Despite starring in one of HBO’s biggest shows and spending years playing the heir to the Iron Throne, Harry Collett hasn’t rushed to embrace the Hollywood lifestyle.
In fact, the House of the Dragon star still lives at home with his parents in Essex. And according to Collett, that’s exactly where he wants to be.
Speaking to GQ, the actor explained that staying with his family helps keep him grounded amid the whirlwind of fame, press tours, and red carpets that have come with playing Jacaerys Velaryon.
Quick read:
- Harry Collett still lives with his parents.
- He says it helps keep him grounded.
- The actor has also launched a DJ career.
Collett says home keeps him connected to reality
While many young actors move out as soon as success arrives, Collett has taken a different approach.
The actor told GQ that throughout his entire run on House of the Dragon, he has continued living with his family. His mother works in retail, while his father works in construction and health and safety.
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For Collett, returning home provides a healthy reminder that life isn’t all premieres and luxury hotels.
“Sometimes we might get caught up in our industry a little bit, going on press tours and staying in five-star hotels.”
Then reality quickly returns.
“Coming back and your mum sends you to clean your room is quite a reality check. I need it sometimes.”
It’s a refreshingly down-to-earth attitude from an actor whose popularity has exploded over the past few seasons.
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The House of the Dragon star has found a second passion
Collett also revealed that acting isn’t his only focus these days.
With long gaps between filming seasons of House of the Dragon, he began looking for another creative outlet.
“What else am I passionate about?” he recalled asking himself.
The answer turned out to be music.
“I like house music. I like going to raves and festivals.”
That interest has since evolved into a DJ career, giving him something to focus on when he’s away from Westeros.
Between acting and music, Collett has managed to build a busy schedule. Yet despite his growing fame, he still values returning home, where he’s treated less like a dragon-riding prince and more like someone who still needs to tidy their room when asked.
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