Biography of Milly Alcock
The fierce and determined Rhaenyra Targaryen from "House of the Dragon" could have been written specifically for actress Milly Alcock. She, too, is accustomed to breaking rules and achieving her goals. Her theater dreams started at age six, and twelve years later, she dropped out of school without hesitation for a role in the TV series "Upright", which brought her Australian success and a prestigious film award.Despite her early success, Milly was still living in an attic and didn't believe in a bright future until 2020, when she sent audition tapes to the producers of "House of the Dragon". Alcock landed a unique opportunity to join the "Game of Thrones" universe—not in a minor role, but as the main character.

Childhood
Milly was born on April 11, 2000, in Sydney. She grew up with two brothers, raised by their single mother who worked in e-commerce.Milly was a tomboy who never backed down from her brothers or their friends. She started playing rugby to keep up with the boys, but the sport didn't really interest her. "In my family, everyone was obsessed with rugby, and it just seemed pointless to me," Milly later recalled.


Film Career
In 2013, Alcock landed a small role in the popular Australian television series "Wonderland." This was followed by a few more minor roles in television series such as "A Place to Call Home" and "Janet King." She also appeared in commercials for KFC and Cadbury chocolate.





Personal life of Milly Alcock
Milly is quite active on social media, but she prefers to keep her personal life private. Before "House of the Dragon," she lived with her mother and brothers, keeping her dating life completely private. In 2021, she settled in London.
Milly Alcock now
Following her "House of the Dragon" breakout, Milly's been compared to Emilia Clarke, the "Game of Thrones" star. Critics think the series could be a similar career launchpad for Alcock. She says she drew inspiration not from Daenerys, but from Cate Blanchett in "The Lord of the Rings" and the iconic Audrey Hepburn in "Roman Holiday."
Interesting facts
- Milly has one bad habit - she's a heavy smoker. During "House of the Dragon" filming, her nerves had her constantly sneaking smoke breaks.
- Milly is interested in photography. She got into photography during lockdown. She regularly shares photos of cityscapes and candid street shots with her followers on social media. Milly admits that she enjoys evoking certain emotions through images.