House of the Dragon Star Emily Carey in Two-Piece Workout Gear Shows Off Red Hair

Emily Carey is showing off her new ‘do. In a new social media post the House of the Dragon star reveals her fiery red hair for her new series, Geek Girl. She shared the clip via her Instagram Stories. How does the 20-year-old approach diet, exercise, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Reading

Emily loves books. She recently revealed that she “grew up” reading the Geek Girl series. One Harvard study published in Social Science & Medicine found that people who read books regularly had a 20% lower risk of dying over the next 12 years compared with people who weren't readers or who read periodicals.

2. Beach Walks

Emily goes on lots of walks. Here she is taking her dog for a walk on the beach. Going for a daily walk can be a game changer in terms of exercise, especially at a brisk speed. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that walking at a brisk pace for about 30 minutes a day led to a reduced risk of heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, compared with walking a similar number of steps but at a slower pace.

3. Social Media Cleanses

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Emily takes breaks from social media when she needs to. "I love social media. I'm 19, so I'm all on social media, and I've been on social media since I was a kid because I've worked since I was a kid so I'm very conscious of things … Any hate that comes in, it's just … It's a person behind a screen. You just have to move on from it," she told Grazia. "But I will say I did delete Twitter [after Comic-Con] because it's just so loud. Even when it's good, there's so many and it's so loud. I love the buzz, don't get me wrong, but sometimes it can be overwhelming, and that's me being completely transparent."

4. Dancing

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Carey is all about TikTok and making up fun dances, like in this video of herself and her mom doing a dance together. "Mum walked in on me,” she captioned it. Dancing is a great workout for many reasons. Not only does it build strength and promote flexibility, but helps you lose weight and even promotes cardiovascular function. A 2016 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine determined that people who engaged in moderate-intensity dancing were 46 percent less likely to develop heart disease or die from it than non-dancers. In comparison, moderate-intensity walkers were just 25 percent less likely to suffer heart health issues.

5. Walking Through Her Fe4ars

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Carey revealed to Newsweek that House of the Dragon’s intimate scenes “scared” her. However, she walked through her fear with the help of an intimacy coordinator on set. “Still being 17 [when cast], the first scene that I read from the show was my sex scene and my intimacy scenes, that includes the scene where I’m bathing the king. … In the rehearsal room, [the coordinator] was a massive help and on-set she was a massive help. Yeah, it was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be,” she said.

Emily Carey has had a dream acting career so far, already starring in two major franchises, despite being only 19 years old. Carey played the younger version of Diana in Wonder Woman. Currently, she’s starring on the Game Of Thrones spinoff, House of The Dragon, as young Alicent Hightower. Carey posted a behind the scenes shot on Instagram this week. She captioned the post, “Episode 3.”” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Emily Carey stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Goes Outside

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Carey loves to spend time outside. She posts a lot of photos on Instagram of herself outside. Carey posted this set of photos and videos of herself walking on the beach. She captioned the post, “Got me some seaside sunset chips.”

2. She Walks With Her Dog

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Carey has a dog, who is prominently featured on her Instagram. She loves to take her dog on walks on the beach with her. Carey posted this photo of her dog’s footprints in the wet sand. She captioned the photo, “Happy place.”

3. She Once Deleted Her Twitter

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“I love social media. I’m 19, so I’m all on social media, and I’ve been on social media since I was a kid because I’ve worked since I was a kid so I’m very conscious of things … Any hate that comes in, it’s just … It’s a person behind a screen. You just have to move on from it,” she told Grazia. “But I will say I did delete Twitter [after Comic-Con] because it’s just so loud. Even when it’s good, there’s so many and it’s so loud. I love the buzz, don’t get me wrong, but sometimes it can be overwhelming, and that’s me being completely transparent.”

4. She Dances

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Carey has an active presence on TikTok. Naturally, she loves to do TikTok dances and challenges. Carey posted this video of herself and her mom doing a dance together. She captioned it, “Mum walked in on me.”

5. She’s An Activist

Carey makes her voice heard. She posts a lot of photos supporting different causes on Instagram. In June 2020, Carey posted a lot of photos supporting the Blacks Lives Matter Movement. She captioned this post, “I understand that I will never understand, but I stand with you. It's a privilege to learn about racism instead of experiencing it.”

1. Working Out For Serotonin

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Cooke doesn’t always work out diligently, but feels so much better when she does. “I wish it wasn’t the case, but exercise feels like I’m shoveling serotonin and dopamine directly into my brain,” she says. “It’s just a pain to force myself to do it. I can be slobbish and put it off for a few days or a week if I’m working, but then I really start to feel the effects of that mentally. Sometimes I'll do a half-hour to 45-minute blast, either following a video from Madfit on YouTube or a guided yoga class on Glo. Or, if I’m not in the mood to be told what to do, I’ll make it up as I go along listening to the radio.”

2. Skincare Self-Love

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Cooke’s full skincare routine is a true ritual of self-love. “I start off putting rosehip oil all over my face and neck and giving myself a nice massage,” she says. “I use hands at first, and then I have that Sarah Chapman device that you roll across your face. I bought it two years ago and completely forgot I had it until I found it in the back of my drawer the other day. I then cleanse with CeraVe, the normal to oily one. Then I either apply the 111Skin Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Booster ($135) if I’m feeling a bit dry or just go straight to CeraVe’s facial moisturizer with SPF25—the only SPF I’ve found to date to not make me break out. Then before bed, I’ll double cleanse with CeraVe, apply Votary’s Clarifying Facial Oil ($102) by patting it onto the hot spots, then slather myself with rosehip oil or a heavier moisturizer if I’m feeling a bit dryer in the winter.”

3. Training For Role

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Celebrity trainers Ryan and Eric Johnson trained Cooke for her role in Ready Player One. "The big thing that we tried to incorporate was a lot of movement flow, a lot of jump training, a lot of absorbing impacts," they said. "After our first couple sessions, she would come back and joke around and laugh about how she would have to hold on to the railing walking down the subway stairs, and then by the end of the six weeks, subway legs were no longer a thing, and Olivia was running up and down the stairs after a crushing 75-minute workout with ease."

4. Reading For Pleasure

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Cooke loves to read for pleasure. “I think when you're reading for you, a lot of times it’s like, ‘Would I as Olivia Cooke be able to fit into this world, or would I be able to execute this well, or does it need another actor to play it entirely?’ You are thinking in a way where it's all coming from the prism of you,” she says. “When I read for fun, it's a whole plethora of different worlds. I’m partway through Girl Woman Other, the Bernadine Evaristo book, which is beautiful and so well-written.”

5. Intense Fanbase

Cooke finds the Game of Thrones fandom challenging at times. “The Game of Thrones fans have been quite noisy, and having to block your ears and eyes from that has been a challenge,” she says. “It’s like the school playground – you want to know what everyone is saying about you and what’s been said… I was self-flagellating. It’s mad because what they’re talking about is this fantasy version of me that doesn’t exist whatsoever. People talk about you like they know you and it’s just so odd. All you can do is be as authentic as possible.”

In the captivating world of "House of the Dragon," the stars behind the characters bring their unique talents, challenges, and passions to the forefront. From Emma D’Arcy's transformation with a blond wig to Matt Smith's quest for decisiveness, each actor offers a glimpse into their off-screen lives. Eve Best advocates for more diverse roles for older women, while Olivia Cooke shares her exercise routine for mental well-being. Bethany Antonia enjoys seaside walks, and Sonoya Mizuno leans on her supportive family. Steve Toussaint confronts backlash and historical misperceptions, and Tom Glynn-Carney prioritizes audience enjoyment over stardom.

1. Emma D’Arcy

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Emma D’Arcy plays the lead role of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryan. Before the show came out, D’Arcy was worried about losing their anonymity. They told The Hollywood Reporter that the blond wig they wear in the show has helped them not be recognized as much. "I'm also very lucky. That wig is a blessing; people don’t recognize me, so my day-to-day is broadly unchanged, which I feel very grateful for. I get asked if I’m me because I look quite different in real life, which actually presents a possible out because there’s a temptation to say, 'No, but I get that all the time.'"

2. Matt Smith

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Matt Smith plays Daemon Targaryan on the show. In a piece for Esquire, he revealed that he can be indecisive, and would like to work on that. “I’d like to try to cut away the bullshit. Become more acute. My dad used to tell me, ‘There’s no such thing as a bad decision. The only bad decision is no decision.’ And that’s true, I think.”

3. Eve Best

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Eve Best plays Rhaenys Targaryan on the show. She told The Guardian that she would like more options for roles of older women. “The speed of change needs to be snappier. I’m longing to see more women of around my age taking leads in romances, adventures or dramas in which they’re not being mothers, sidekicks or detectives. Sexy, interesting women who are over 40 – there are a lot of us out there and I’d like to see much more of us on screen.”

4. Olivia Cooke

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Olivia Cooke plays the main role of Alicent Hightower. She tells Byrdie that she has to push herself to include exercise in her routine, and shared her favorites. “I wish it wasn’t the case, but exercise feels like I’m shoveling serotonin and dopamine directly into my brain. It’s just a pain in the arse to force myself to do it. I can be slobbish and put it off for a few days or a week if I’m working, but then I really start to feel the effects of that mentally. Sometimes I'll do a half-hour to 45-minute blast, either following a video from Madfit on YouTube or a guided yoga class on Glo. Or, if I’m not in the mood to be told what to do, I’ll make it up as I go along listening to the radio.”

5. Bethany Antonia

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Bethany Antonia plays the role of Lady Baela Targaryan. She likes to walk to stay in shape. Antonia also has a dog, so she does a lot of walking. She shared this photo and video on Instagram of herself and her dog walking by the beach in Wales. Antonia captioned the post, “Early morning beaches and a little singing pooch = the reset weekend of dreams.”

6. Sonoya Mizuno

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Sonoya Mizuno plays the character Mysaria. She has a very supportive family, and they helped her when she was struggling on set. “There were days that I personally found very difficult,” she says to Glamour. “But because the girls were there, my sisters were there, those days were much easier to handle.

7. Steve Toussaint

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Steve Toussaint plays Lord Corlys Velaryon. Unfortunately, he received a lot of backlash for being cast, and hit back in an interview with Men’s Health. "So many people are basing their idea of the history of this country on a few films and stuff that were made in the '50s, '60s and '70s, which don't bear any resemblance to the truth," Toussaint said. "Historically, people of my hue and your hue, we didn't just turn up here in the '70s or the '60s. There was a point when the ruler of his country, 'the Caesar,' was an African man."

8. Tom Glynn-Carney

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Tom Glynn-Carney plays Aegon Targaryan on the show. He talked about being on the show to Schon Magazine. “I’m not interested in stardom or fame. As long as people enjoy the show, form relationships with the characters and manage to escape for an hour on a Sunday/Monday night, I’m happy and that’s my job done.”

9. Paddy Considine

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Paddy Considine played Viserys Targaryan on the show’s first season. He also starred in the film Journeyman, which is about boxing. Considine made sure to get in shape for the role, and trained at a gym. “We got him on a healthy diet with someone cooking his food,” Considine’s trainer, Dominic Ingle, told The Star. “It set him off to keep that healthy lifestyle.”

10. Ryan Corr

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Ryan Corr played Harwin Strong on the first season. He is a supporter of gay marriage, and talked about this to The Guardian. “Who someone chooses to love is their right and it should be acknowledged in the society we live in. I think we are backwards as a country if we don’t start to do something about that now. Look how long it took to do something about Indigenous rights and the apology. The rest of the world is moving past us in a number of ways, both racially and within gender and sexual equality and I think we need to work on it.”