What did Emilia Clarke eat a real heart? Dispelling the *Game of Thrones* Myth
                                
                                
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                                In a testament to brilliant special effects, Emilia Clarke did not actually eat a real heart during the infamous Dothraki ritual on *Game of Thrones*. The scene, celebrated for its raw intensity, was achieved with a specially crafted, and genuinely repulsive, prop.