Emilia Clarke Reveals Rib Injury During ‘Ponies’ Sex Scene Shoot | Video

Emilia Clarke, known for her roles in high-profile franchises, recently encountered a surprising challenge on the set of her new show “Ponies.” During a shoot that involved multiple intimate scenes, Clarke suffered a rib injury after an intense day of filming.

Details of the Injury

While shooting a number of passionate scenes with three male co-stars, Clarke described the experience as physically demanding. “Just keep bringing it — I’m going to sit on this thing, you’re going to bring them in, we’re going to pretend to have sex. I broke a rib that day,” she recounted to TheWrap.

Her co-star, Haley Lu Richardson, confirmed Clarke’s injury, humorously noting, “She really did. She’s such a tiny little sensitive body.” After the incident, Richardson witnessed the aftermath as Clarke’s male co-stars left the set panting and fatigued.

The Production of “Ponies”

“Ponies,” available for streaming on Peacock, stars Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson as Bea and Twila, two wives of CIA agents during the Cold War. Following the mysterious deaths of their husbands, they return to Russia to uncover the truth, leading them to infiltrate KGB operations.

• Show Title: Ponies
• Streaming Service: Peacock
• Main Cast:
  • Emilia Clarke as Bea
  • Haley Lu Richardson as Twila
• Premise: Wives of CIA agents turn into undercover operatives after their husbands’ deaths.

Clarke’s Recovery

After the accident, Clarke’s doctor inquired about the cause of her rib injury. Clarke candidly stated, “Sex! Times three!” Fortunately, her injury was not severe. She reassured Richardson, “It didn’t like, fully break; it just popped out a little bit.”

Fans can catch Clarke and Richardson’s remarkable performances in “Ponies,” which is now streaming in full on Peacock.