Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1973 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Hamilton, Bermuda |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Lena Headey
Headey used social media to post an Eid message that also expressed solidarity with Palestine and several other humanitarian causes, including the Rohingya community. The post drew attention because it continued her pattern of using her platform for political and humanitarian advocacy.
The BBC published a video interview in which Headey spoke publicly about her experience with postnatal depression. The segment focused on her personal recovery and helped bring attention to maternal mental health.
A BBC Radio 4 audio drama written, directed, and starring Lena Headey was announced for broadcast in late July 2026. The project, titled Intimacy, added a new writing and starring credit to her career and was promoted as an eight-part comedy drama.
Headey discussed her experience filming a nude scene for Game of Thrones and said she had used a body double for the sequence. The interview also revisited her criticism of Hollywood’s tendency to protect abusive or exploitative men, which drew renewed attention in 2026.
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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) |
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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). |
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