The epic prequel to “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon,” has made even the most complex plots and characters awe-inspiring. But off the screen, fans also want to know about the personal lives of the actors played here. Take a look inside the love lives of the main cast.
Emma D’Arcy (Rhaenyra Targaryen)
Emma D’Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. They have kept their personal life secretive, and there is no information available on them dating anyone.
Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen)
Matt Smith, star of Daemon Targaryen, played the field and has reportedly been dating investment banker Caroline Brady since 2021. Millie Brady has a sibling, Caroline Brady. From 2014 until 2019, Matt was in a relationship with actress Lily James.
Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower)
Olivia Cooke, the actress who plays Alicent Hightower, was dating fellow actor Ben Hardy in 2020. The two met during the filming of Pixie but split later that year. As of this writing, Olivia has not confirmed any new relationships publicly.
Paddy Considine (King Viserys I Targaryen)
Paddy Considine, who plays King Viserys I Targaryen, has been married to Shelley Insley since 2002. The couple, who live in Burton upon Trent, have three children.
Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon
Steve Toussaint, who portrays Lord Corlys Velaryon, is notoriously secretive about his personal life. His relationships are not widely known, and he is likely single.
Eve Best (Princess Rhaenys Targaryen)
Eve Best, who plays Princess Rhaenys Targaryen in the series, dated actor Tom Bateman in 2012. She has maintained a low profile in terms of her personal life since then, and no one knows if she is dating anyone at the moment.
Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole)
As for Fabien Frankel, who portrays Ser Criston Cole, Nothing is known about his personal life. His current relationship status is possibly single as he concentrates on his growing career in acting.
Rhys Ifans (Otto Hightower)
Rhys Ifans, who plays Otto Hightower, has had a history of high-profile romances throughout his life, including that with Kate Moss and Sienna Miller. He dated actress Anna Friel from 2011 to 2014. Rhys did not share further details about his personal life since their split, and there is no report of new partners in the pipeline either.
Graham McTavish (Ser Harrold Westerling
Graham McTavish, who plays Ser Harrold Westerling, was once married to filmmaker Gwen Isaacs. The pair also has two kids together. Graham wed Garance Doré at Borthwick Castle in Scotland in January 2023.
Emily Carey (Young Alicent Hightower
Emily Carey, The actress who plays young Alicent Hightower, dated Kellimarie Willis, a musician in the band RLY. They dated for roughly a year before splitting in August 2023. As of today, Emily does not seem to be in any relationship.
Ryan Corr (Ser Harwin Strong)
Ryan Corr stars as Ser Harwin Strong and has been dating actress and dancer Kyla Bartholomeusz since 2015. The duo also shows up together many times at public events, proving to us that they are inseparable.
Bethany Antonia (Baela Targaryen)
Bethany Antonia, who plays Baela Targaryen, is a lesbian. In April 2024, she issued a public statement about online abuse. Bethany has never gone out and publicly stated whether or not she is still dating anyone.
The depth of casting for “House of the Dragon” was no accident, as each actor provides authenticity to their role from vast personal experiences. The personal lives of the stars, while generally cloistered, offer insight into their world for fans who want to know more about the people behind the roles whom they admire.
