Gemma Whelan Bio, Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Married & Dating

If you are a fan of HBO fantasy drama series, Game of Thrones, you’ll certainly know Gemma Whelan. The actress has played the role of Yara Greyjoy in the series. Further, she has excelled as a comedian, a dancer, an actor, and a singer.

Besides, Whelan has well maintained her personal life as well as her professional life. Is she married? Who is her husband? To know more about the actress, read the article below.

Gemma Whelan’s Bio, Wiki

Gemma Whelan was born on 23 April 1981 in Leeds, United Kingdom. She holds British nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. Further, the actress has not disclosed the information about her parents, siblings and early life as she likes to keep her personal life under the wraps.

Regarding her educational background. Whelan attended The King’s High School for Girls in Warwick. In addition to being an actor and comedian, Gemma is also a professional dancer specializing in the tap and jazz dance styles. She is also the member of the dance troupe the Beaux Belles, based in London. Whelan also trained in musical theatre and has a mezzo-soprano singing voice.

Is Gemma Whelan’s Married? Her Relationship

No, Gemma Whelan is not married. She has always been very keen on her acting career, but she was never so open about her personal life. But going through her Instagram, we can see that she’s been posting a picture and sharing a good time with a boy named Gerry Howell, whom she mentions as her boyfriend.

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Looking at their Instagram picture, it seems like the couple is enjoying each other’s company.

Moreover, through her blissful relationship, Gemma and Gerry share a daughter in 2017. She announced her pregnancy in July 2017 and went on to debut her bump at the Game of Thrones LA premiere. Despite their busy schedule, Wheelan and her boyfriend manage to take the proper care of their children.

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Further, the couple might be married but has kept the details under the curtain. As of now, the family of three lives in London.

Gemma Whelan’s Career (Movies & TV Series)

Throughout her successful career, Gemma has played in short movie, Madness of the Dance and also in the TV series, The Enforcers. In 2010, the actress has played in the TV series, The Persuasionists and the same year, she played in 2010 American horror film, The Wolfman. Later, she played in the American fantasy adventure comedy film, Gulliver’s Travels alongside Jack Black, Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, and Amanda Peet. 

In 2016, Whelan performed in the British comedy slasher film written, directed and starred by Alice Lowe, Prevenge. In addition, her other TV series credits are Siblings, Badults, Mapp and Lucia, Not Safe for Work and Hetty Feather. Currently, the actress has played in the Gentleman Jack and Star vs. the Forces of Evil. 

Game of Thrones

The famous actress, Gemma has played in the HBO fantasy drama TV series, Game of Thrones. In the series, she has played a character of Yara Greyjoy as a bisexual warrior woman. She also appeared as a recurring cast member from the second season onward.

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In the series, Whelan played along with famous actress/actor including Maisie Williams, Sophie Turner, Lena Headey, Peter Dinklage, and many others.

Gemma Whelan’s Net Worth

Gemma Whelan’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 Million as of 2019. The Game of Thrones actress has spent nearly a decade in the acting sector. She has also played in several movies and TV series as well as Theatres from where she earned a huge fortune. The average salary of an actor/actress is around $159 Thousand to 1 Million, the salary is based on their role.

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Further, she has played in the 2010 movie, Gulliver’s Travels which collected the box office amount of $237.4 Million which was made under the budget $112 Million. Moreover, she has also played in the American fantasy drama television series, Game of Thrones. The highest paid actors, Emilia Clarke, and Kit Harington earn $599,082 per episode in the series.

Apart from these, the actress is also involved in charity works. She participated in a fundraising program for diabetes in the UK.