Kit Haringtonmade his return to spotlight at the2019 Emmy Awards.
On Sunday, theGame of Thronesstar walked the red carpet at the annual awards show in Los Angeles, marking his first public appearance sinceseeking treatmentat a wellness facility in Connecticut earlier this year.
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His wife and former costarRose Lesliedid not attend due to work commitments.
Harington, 32, isnominatedfor outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role as Jon Snow on the mega hit HBO series.
His rep confirmed to PEOPLE on May 28 that ahead ofThrones‘ May 19series finale, the actor decided to “utilize this break in his schedule as an opportunity to spend some time at a wellness retreat to work on some personal issues.”
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A source told PEOPLE at the time that Haringtonstruggled with his status as an A-list staraftershooting to fameon the show.
“For 10 years, Kit was almost interchangeable with Jon Snow, and fully inhabited this intense character,” the source said. “The role and especially the level of fame he was thrust into was a lot for someone so young and just out of drama school.”
A second source told PEOPLE that Harington had“the right attitude on self-improvement”as he sought help.
“There is no stigma in going to rehab, and he will come out in much better shape,” the source said. “With the proper help, he [will] stay in good mental condition, and can get a grip on what’s next.”
It’s unclear exactly when Harington checked out of treatment; He wasspotted out and about in North Londonin June. Later that month, a source told PEOPLE the actor had beenspending quality time with Leslie, 32.
“The two are enjoying the summer, spending time with family and friends,” said the source. “Kit seems well. And Rose seems happy that he is back in London. While he was in Connecticut, she waslaying low. It seemed their focus was just getting Kit feeling better. And he does look better. Kit and Rose seem happy.”
The source noted that the couple, who have been married for over a year, “were together in England for theirwedding anniversary” on June 23.
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed last month that Haringtonwill appear in the upcoming Marvel filmThe Eternalsas Dane Whitman, a.k.a. Black Knight.
The 71st PrimetimeEmmy Awardsare airing live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.
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source: people.com
