LGBTQ Community Applauds House Of The Dragon’s Matt Smith for Correcting Interviewer’s Mistake with Emma D’Arcy’s Pronouns
House of Dragon actor Matt Smith’s gentle correction of a presenter who misgendered his House of the Dragon co-star Emma D’Arcy has received an overwhelmingly positive response from the LGBTQ+ community online. Sue Perkins, former host of The Great British Bake Off, spoke with Smith at the London premiere of House of the Dragon’s second season on June 12 in Leicester Square. During the conversation, Perkins mistakenly referred to D’Arcy as she/her, which Smith politely corrected.
Matt Smith gently corrects the host on Emma D’Arcy’s pronouns
The incident occurred when discussing House of the Dragon Season 1’s final scene where Daemon informs Rhaenyra Targaryen about Lucerys, her son’s death. Recalling an earlier conversation with D’Arcy, Perkins said, “I was talking to Emma and she was saying. She was talking about how amazing that end scene was and she gave you all the credit.”
The Crown star subtly corrected D’Arcy, who prefers they/them pronouns. He praised, “I can’t take the credit, but I have to say, aren’t they brilliant? They are absolutely brilliant and you’re in for a real treat with Emma this year, I think Emma’s put in a really great performance.”
In an interview with Highsnobiety, Emma had already shared their fashion choices and identity. They mentioned how clothes play a significant role in expressing one’s identity, especially for those who are gender fluid or transgender.
The House of the Dragon star shared, “I’m trans-masc presenting person, and broadly, my instinct is to wear rigid shapes softly. I used to be more into texture, but now I’m gradually getting more into bright colors.”
LGBTQ+ community shower House of the Dragon star Matt Smith with praises online
An enthusiast expressed their thoughts on X stating, “the sexiest thing a man can do is quietly correct someone’s pronouns mid conversation.”
Another fan wrote, “I keep rewatching this clip. Matt has always fought for Emma since day one and I’ve never heard him misgender them once. It’s second nature to him. It’s the bare minimum but it goes such a long way.”
While some criticized interviewer Sue Perkins for repeatedly misgendering Emma D’Arcy, others focused on praising the House of the Dragon stars, writing, “Thank you Matt Smith for being the absolute best as always. While we’re here, Emma D’Arcy was brilliant in Bluets. Absolutely hypnotic. They’re definitely now one of my must-see actors.”
HBO will premiere House of the Dragon on June 16. It is based on George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, a prequel set two centuries ago to Game of Thrones telling the story behind House Targaryen. The cast includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, and more.
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