Aimee Richardson, born on December 29, 1997, is a talented Irish actress, renowned for her captivating portrayal of Myrcella Baratheon in the initial two seasons of the acclaimed television series Game of Thrones, which aired from 2011 to 2012.
Richardson's acting career began to take shape with her debut role as Georgina in the 2008 romantic comedy Miss Conception, marking a significant milestone in her professional journey.
In 2011, Richardson landed the coveted role of princess Myrcella Baratheon in Game of Thrones, a character she would go on to play for two seasons. However, her character's in-universe exile led to her absence from the show's subsequent seasons. The announcement of her character's return for the fifth season at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con was met with excitement, only to be replaced by English actress Nell Tiger Free, a decision that sparked curiosity among fans.
The unexpected recasting led Richardson to respond with a humorous video on Vine, featuring herself sitting on a pavement, adorned with a princess crown and a sign that read "PRINCESS FOR HIRE". The lighthearted reaction garnered widespread praise from media outlets, with The Daily Dot and The Radio Times describing it as "hilarious", while others shared similar sentiments.
Free would later praise Richardson's handling of the situation, describing it as "brilliant" and "humble". Following her stint on Game of Thrones, Richardson has gone on to secure roles on various television shows, including The Sparticle Mystery (2015),Storyland (2016),and My Mother and Other Strangers (2016). In 2023, she took on the lead role in the movie Haunted Ulster Live, further solidifying her status as a talented and versatile actress.
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