Jason Momoa wasn’t yet a global celebrity when he landed the role of Khal Drogo in the Game of Thrones series. But it wasn’t his first time appearing on screen. He had already played a lifeguard in Baywatch and the warrior Ronon Dex in Stargate Atlantis. However, it was his role as Daenerys’ imposing husband that propelled him into the hearts of the public, before his character disappeared after the first season.
What few people know is what followed. Jason Momoa revealed to InStyle magazine that he went through three particularly difficult years after Game of Thrones: without a role, without income, burdened with debts. “It’s very hard when you have children and you are completely in debt. After Game of Thrones, we were literally starving,” he confessed. But everything turned in his favor when he portrayed Aquaman. This global success allowed him to get by and stay grounded. Projects then began to flow: the series Frontier, then See, and finally Dune.
A celebrity with a big heart
Despite these box office hits, Jason Momoa is not one to get a big head. Like many personalities, he participates in paid events allowing fans to meet him. And there is one fan who shared their exchange and the star’s gesture.
In a wheelchair, Elizabeth wanted to take a photo with him. Jason Momoa offered to carry her. To this, the young woman replied, “I’m a bit heavy.” “It doesn’t matter, I’m pretty strong,” he retorted. A simple yet commendable gesture for his humanity.
The actor and his loved ones narrowly escaped the worst
More recently, it was in a completely different context that his name resurfaced. Residing much of the year in Hawaii with his partner, actress Adria Arjona, Jason Momoa was faced with a violent storm on the island of Oahu. Faced with landslides, uprooted trees, and rapidly rising waters, the couple had to evacuate urgently.
On Instagram, the actor shared a video documenting the situation, saying, “We are safe now, but many people are not.” While there were no casualties reported, several injuries were noted. This message reassured fans. Aquaman is unstoppable.
