This has to stop.

Baela is the daughter of King Daemon Targaryen and Lady Laena Velaryon.

She also has a twin sister Rhaena Targaryen and two half-brothers, Aegon and Viserys.

Closeup of Bethany Antonia standing on the red carpet holding a castle-shaped purse

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Baela is the oldest of her siblings.

Baela is a dragon rider, and her dragon is named Moondancer.

That includes sharing stills from upcoming scenes…

…as well as the official new trailer.

Screenshot from "House of the Dragon" with an arrow pointing to Baela Targaryen

But as the excitement grew within the fanbase, so did the disdain from others.

It was extremely beautiful to see.

forever thankful to you for bringing our princess baela to live.

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Baela in "House of the Dragon"

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Closeup of Bethany Antonia smiling on the red carpet

Image of Bethany Antonia smiling with text overlay: "Y’all won’t ruin this first glimmer of dragon joy for us negroes ?"

User pollyatkinss said, "hi coming on here to counteract the hate you're getting in your dms!! hope you're well + you're the prettiest

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Sorry about the racist despicable comments girl just here to tell you the asoiaf fandom absolutely LOVES you and you're the perfect Baela Targaryen

Comment on social media supporting Bethany, condemning received DMs, and labeling the sender as pathetic

Tweet showing support for Bethany Antonia with a fan calling her a 'cutie pie' and rejecting negativity

Tweet expressing support for Bethany Antonia as Baela Targaryen, hoping critics are proved wrong by her character's survival

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