Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Hamilton, Bermuda |
Latest News about Lena Headey
Ballistic was reported as a 2025 thriller featuring Lena Headey, with publicity and release-related coverage continuing into 2026. The film centers on a violent revenge story and remains one of her recent screen projects. It is distinct from her earlier TV work and continues to be cited among her active credits.
Normal was reported as a 2025 thriller featuring Lena Headey, with coverage noting her involvement alongside Bob Odenkirk and Henry Winkler. The project was described as an action-oriented film and one of her newer releases or near-release titles.
The Abandons was reported as a Netflix Western series that included Lena Headey and was cancelled after one season. The cancellation was covered in the context of the show’s early end despite its notable cast.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Lena Kathren Headey |
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| Nickname | Leana |
| Famous role | Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 5" |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Measurements | 33-24-33 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Shelley College |
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| Acting at Shelley College | Studied acting at Shelley College where she performed in school productions at the Royal National Theatre |
Personal Life
| School | Not known |
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| Religion | Buddhist |
| Ethnicity | White |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Relationship Status | Dating Pedro Pascal (Since 2013) |
| Husband | Peter Loughran (Divorced) |
Family
| Father | John Headey (Police Cadet) |
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| Mother | Sue Headey |
| Siblings | Tim Headey (Younger) |
| Children | 1 |
Career
| Portrayed Sarah Connor in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008-2009) | |
| Portrayed Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones (2011-2019) | |
| Voiced in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019) | |
| Voiced in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia (2020) | |
| Voiced in Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021) | |
| Appeared in White House Plumbers (2023) | |
| Film debut in Waterland (1992) | |
| Portrayed Kitty Brydon in The Jungle Book (1994) | |
| Portrayed Ma-Ma in Dredd (2012) | |
| Portrayed Mary Sandin in The Purge (2013) | |
| Voiced Morgana in Wizards: Tales of Arcadia (2020) | |
| Appeared in 9 Bullets (2022) | |
| Starring in Ballistic (upcoming thriller) | |
| Starring in Normal (thriller, releasing April 17, 2026) | |
| Appeared in The Abandans (Netflix Western series, cancelled after one season) |
Favourites
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/iamlenaheadey/ | |
| https://twitter.com/IAMLenaHeadey |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lena Headey has earned two consecutive Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. | |
| 2. In 2001, she won the Silver Iris Award for Best Actress at the Brussels European Film Festival for her role in the movie Aberdeen. | |
| 3. She was placed at number 64 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list in 2007. | |
| 4. Lena Headey is a supporter of the LGBT community. | |
| 5. She is an advocate against animal cruelty and actively supports PETA. | |
| 6. Peter Dinklage recommended Lena Headey for the role of Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones. | |
| 7. She has a fondness for tattoos and finds them calming. | |
| 8. Once a vegetarian, Lena Headey later incorporated meat into her diet. | |
| 9. Lena Headey portrayed Sarah Connor in the TV adaptation of 'Terminator – The Sarah Connor Chronicles'. | |
| 10. While performing in a one-time show, she was scouted by an agent who later requested an audition. | |
| 11. Lena Headey has earned five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. | |
| 12. She made her film debut as Young Mary in Waterland (1992). |