When Jason Momoa rose to fame as Khal Drogo in the hit series Game of Thrones, he achieved an impressive net worth of around $14 million.
However, the actor recently reminisced about his early struggles in the industry, recalling a time when financial constraints almost left him homeless, unable to afford a flight back home.
In a heartfelt post on Instagram, the 39-year-old star shared with his followers how he transformed his financial difficulties into a remarkable experience.
During a break from filming Game of Thrones, Momoa opted to live out of a van and embark on a journey through Ireland alongside his friend Brian Andrew Mendoza.
Reflecting on this period of his life, Momoa shared a nostalgic photo taken during their travels, reminiscing, “So homesick.
Looking through my phone I found this.
Off the road some quiet parking lot in Donegal.”
He went on to describe the simplicity and beauty of the moment spent with his closest companion.
While recounting their adventures in Ireland, Momoa revealed, “While filming GOT we had a lil break.
We were too broke to fly home so we rented a panel van aka U-Haul in Belfast and drove around beautiful amazing IRELAND searching for the greatest pint of Guinness.”
He fondly recalled the perfection of Guinness in every location they visited.
Having portrayed the character of Khal Drogo, husband to Daenerys Targaryen, in the first season of Game of Thrones, Momoa expressed his gratitude for the people and memories from that time.
He cherished the simplicity of those moments and expressed longing for his family while acknowledging that his journey in the entertainment industry is just beginning.
Standing tall at 6ft4, Momoa, who gained widespread recognition for his role in Aquaman – a box office success grossing over $1.1 billion, gradually climbed the ladder of success through various projects.
From his early days as Jason Ioane on Baywatch Hawaii to portraying Khal Drogo on Game of Thrones, Momoa’s career trajectory has been marked by dedication and perseverance.
Apart from his superhero roles, Momoa is set to star in an Apple TV+ sci-fi series titled See and a remake of the classic Sylvester Stallone thriller Cliffhanger.
As he continues to captivate audiences with his powerful performances, Jason Momoa’s journey serves as a testament to resilience, hard work, and the pursuit of one’s dreams.
