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Wait, *that's* Cersei?!
From the crazy 'dos to the monochromatic duds, Game of Thrones stars can be hard to recognize outside of Westeros. See how drastically different -- and, on occasion, surprisingly similar -- these actors look when they're in the real world.
On GoT, Christie dons armor.
At the Hollywood premiere of Welcome to Marwen in 2018, the English actress dons a sparkling gown.
As the Mother of Dragons, Clarke sports long, platinum hair.
The in-demand British actress is spunky, spiky and more brunette as an honoree at BAFTA's British Academy Britannia Awards in Los Angeles in 2018.
On GoT, Dany's royal adviser and right-hand woman does about as much as she can with Westeros' gray color scheme.
Emmanuel and her nose ring bring some pizzazz to HBO's post-Emmy party in 2018.
Harington's brooding GoT character is weighted down by winter clothing.
At a publicity event in London for his 2019 movie, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, the mustachioed British actor yucks it up in casual clothes.
As her Westeros alter ego, Williams has had to steel herself -- and her wardrobe -- for a long hard, winter.
The upcoming star of Marvel's The New Mutants is shown here during an appearance at Scotland's St. Andrews University. Unlike the youngest Stark daughter, however, Williams looks happy -- and pink-haired.
On GoT, Hill plays the shadowy Master of Whispers in the service of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke).
At the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in 2018, the cheery-looking Hill has the ear of Daenerys actress Emilia Clarke.
As Queen Cersei, Headey is about as relaxed as the metal crown that sits atop her head of short-cropped, golden hair.
At a promo event for her 2019 wrestling film, Fighting with My Family, the British actress shows off long raven tresses -- and all the funky moves.
Wright's Westeros self is a pensive, forlorn figure.
At a red carpet event in London in 2018, the bespectacled 19-year-old stands in stylish, relaxed contrast to his GoT character.
On the drama series, Turner's red-haired princess gets an education in the brutal games that people play in pursuit of the Iron Throne, before doing some schooling of her own.
In real life, the forthcoming star of Marvel's Dark Phoenix prefers basketball games, blonde hair and the company of Jonas brothers, including Joe, her fiancé, and Nick.
On GoT, Coster-Waldau's Lannister is a troubled, dark soul with the wardrobe to match.
At an event at United Nations headquarters in New York City in 2018, the Danish actor (and UN Development Program goodwill ambassador) looks grayer, but lighter.
As Daenerys Targaryen's dogged Jorah Mormont, Glen looks every bit the rugged adventurer.
At a recent press conference promoting his new PBS miniseries, Mrs. Wilson, the actor looks every bit the urbane Brit.
On Game of Thrones, Dinklage's character likes drinking wine, making wry comments -- and, like everyone else in Westeros, wearing no-nonsense clothes.
Outside of Westeros, and on shows such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Emmy-winning actor likes to show off his casual-cool style.
As Theon Greyjoy, Allen is a vision in (what else?) gray.
As himself, the British actor looks confident in a black duster at a 2018 theater opening in London.
On GoT, Bradley's leather-favoring Samwell seems to take fashion tips from the '70s-era Planet of the Apes movies.
On the red carpet, the British actor seems to take his fashion tips from "How to Dress on the Red Carpet 101."
Cunningham's Onion Knight is buttoned-down and serious.
The Irish actor cuts a carefree, casual figure at a Formula One racing event in Italy in 2018.