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Lena Headey Height, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography

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Husband: Marc Menchaca

Height: 5' 5"

Age: 51 Years

Bio/Wiki
Full Name Lena Kathren Headey
Nickname Leana
Profession Actor
Famous Role 'Cersei Lannister' in the television series 'Game of Thrones' (2011)
Physical Stats
Height (approx.) 5' 5" (165 cm)
Eye Colour Moss Green
Hair Colour Light Brown
Career
Debut Film: Waterland (1992) as 'Mary' (young)
Awards, Achievements 2001: Silver Iris Award for Best Actress for the film 'Aberdeen' at the Brussels European Film Festival
2007: Ranked 64 in the Maxim's Hot 100 list
2012: Best Supporting Actress - Drama award for the television series 'Game of Thrones' at the EWwy Awards
2012: Best Actress on Television award for 'Game of Thrones' at the Portal Awards
2014: Best Actress - Drama Series award for 'Game of Thrones' at Women's Image Network Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth 3 October 1973 (Wednesday)
Age (as of 2024) 51 Years
Birthplace Hamilton, Bermuda
Zodiac sign Libra
Signature
Nationality British
Hometown Shelley, West Yorkshire
College/University Shelley College
Educational Qualification A degree in acting
Religion Buddhist
Ethnicity Scottish-Irish
Food Habit Non-vegetarian
Tattoo(s) On the right upper arm: Lord Ganesha with Lotus


On the left ring finger: A heart


On back: A red bird with cherry blossoms scattered around it on the right side and a lotus in the centre


On the right upper arm: A pair of butterflies with swirls and leaves


On the left wrist: 'Wiley Loughran' (originally inked as 'Loughran,' ex-husband's surname)


On the left forearm: Birds


On the right forearm: A birdcage (upside down with an open door)


On the left foot: A dragonfly


Below both elbow pits: A star


On the right arm: Goddess Durga


On the right hand: A scarab beetle with its wings spread


Near the right elbow: Equilibrio (three triangles in a row)


On all fingers of both hands: One dot each


On the left arm: A quote

Note: She has many more tattoos inked on her body.
Controversies Sued Over Unpaid Commissions Fees: In July 2022, Lena was sued for $1.5 million by her former agency Troika (now YMU) over unpaid commission fees for projects including 'Thor: Love and Thunder,' '9 Bullets,' and the Showtime series 'Rita.' Troika claimed that she owes at least $500,000 for Thor, $300,000 for 9 Bullets, and $650,000 for Rita. Lena, however, later refuted these claims. She said she never signed a contract with Torika, and the mentioned projects were not negotiated by them. check sources
Variety


Post About the Israel-Hamas Conflict: In October 2023, Lena shared a statement by Annie Lennox, a singer, songwriter, and political activist, on Instagram, asking for an end to the Israel-Hamas conflict. In her post, she expressed her sympathy for both Israel and Hamas' civilians, which soon sparked backlash online. check sources
Newsweek
Social Media • Instagram

• Twitter
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Affairs/Boyfriends • Jason Flemyng (actor) (2001)


• Jerome Flynn (actor, singer) (2002-2003)


• Johnny Cicco (actor) (2004-2007)


• Peter Paul Loughran (musician) (2007-2013)


• Pedro Pascal (actor) (2014)


• Dan Cadan (director) (2014-2018)


• Marc Menchaca (actor, writer) (2020-2022)


• Marcos Domina (model)
Marriage Date First Marriage: 19 May 2007


Second Marriage: Year, 2018
Third Marriage: 6 October 2022
Marriage Place Third Marriage: Italy
Family
Husband/Spouse First Husband: Peter Paul Loughran (musician) (m. 2007; div. 2013)


Second Husband: Dan Cadan (director) (m. 2018; div. 2020)


Third Husband: Marc Menchaca (actor, writer) (m. 2022 - Present)
Children Son- Wylie (born on 31 March 2010) (from first marriage)
Daughter- Teddy (born on 10 July 2015) (from second marriage)
Parents Father- John Headey (police officer)
Mother- Sue Headey
Siblings Brother- Tim Headey (younger)
Sister- None
Style Quotient
Bike Collection Super73
Money Factor
Net Worth (approx.) $12 million (as of 2024)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Lena Headey

  • Lena Headey spent her early years in different countries including Bermuda, India, and England. At five, she moved from Bermuda to Somerset, England, along with her family.

  • As a child, Lena studied ballet for several years but was asked to stop. She once even considered pursuing a career in dance.

  • Lena was a tomboy during her childhood. She enjoyed engaging in activities like climbing trees and playing sports.

  • Lena has a noticeable scar on her face that she got from a childhood accident.

  • Lena owned two hamsters and some goldfish when she was a child. She once thought her goldfish deserved a warm jacuzzi experience. Without much planning, she added hot water and a bubble bath and ended up boiling one of the fish alive.

  • Lena had several encounters with ghosts in childhood. She once saw a ghost girl asking for help in a French hotel. Later, in Nantucket, she saw a ghost mother with a baby and another woman who could walk through walls.

  • Headey was bullied for her “posh” accent when she was young. Her mother had made her take elocution classes so she could ‘speak like a lady.’ However, it did not help her fit in with her mostly working-class peers. The bullying turned physical once when she asked a boy about the playing field, and he hit her on the head with his cricket bat.

    Lena Headey in the 1980s

  • Lena actively participated in plays during her school days. While at Sheley College, She once performed in a play at the Royal National Theatre. She performed so well that she was selected for a role in the film ‘Waterland’ (1992); Lena was 17 at that time.
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  • She has appeared in many other films including ‘Mrs Dalloway’ (1997), ‘The Brothers Grimm’ (2005), ‘300’ (2006), ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’ (2016), ‘Fighting with My Family’ (2019), and ‘9 Bullets’ (2022).

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    Lena Headey as ‘Gorgo, the Queen of Sparta’ in the film ‘300’ (2006)

  • Lena met Peter Paul Loughran, a musician, during the shoot of the television series ‘Ballykissangel’ in 1997. Some reports claim that they dated in the late 1990s after soon developing a romantic connection during shooting, while others claim that their relationship began in 2007 after they hooked up.

  • Lena has worked in some television series like NBC’s ‘Merlin’ (1998) and television films like BBC–HBO’s ‘The Gathering Storm’ (2002).

    Lena Headey as ‘Queen Guinevere’ in a still from the television series ‘Merlin’ (1998)

  • She has appeared in some short films like ‘Inside-Out’ (1999), ‘No Verbal Response’ (2003), and ‘Vacancy’ (2006).

    Lena Headey as ‘Dr. Megan Pillay’ in a still from the short film ‘No Verbal Response’ (2003)

  • In 2001, Lena briefly dated actor Jason Flemyng whom she had known each other since the 1990s. They worked together in the film ‘Anazapta’ (2002) during the shoot of which they fell in love. Their relationship, however, ended after a few months.

  • In 2002, Lena began dating Jerome Flynn, an actor and singer. They reportedly fell in love while working on the television series ‘Soldier Soldier.’ They, however, broke up in 2003 amidst rumours that they avoided shooting scenes together for the Game of Thrones series.

  • Lena got married to Peter Paul Loughran in 2007. She, however, filed for divorce in 2012 after she realised that the issues they had could not be resolved. Their divorce was finalised on 26 December 2013.

  • She played the role of ‘Sarah Connor’ in Fox’s television series ‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles’ from 2008 to 2009.
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  • Headey has worked as both an actor and executive producer for projects like ‘The Devil’s Wedding’ (2009) (short film), ‘The Flood’ (2019) (film), and ‘Beacon 23’ (2023) (television series).

    Lena Headey as the devil’s bride in the short film ‘The Devil’s Wedding’ (2009)

  • She gained recognition through her role as ‘Cersei Lannister’ in HBO’s series ‘Game of Thrones’ (2011-2019).

  • Lena Headey knew actor Peter Dinklage even before they started working on Game of Thrones. Dinklage was the one who suggested her name for the role of ‘Cersei Lannister’ in the series.

    Lena Headey and Peter Dinklage

  • Headey earned up to $144,000 per episode for a season of Game of Thrones, making $1.2 million per episode. She previously earned $300,000 per episode but later negotiated it to $500,000 to match her male co-stars.

  • She was initially vegetarian, but she later adopted a non-vegetarian diet. In 2011, she admitted that she occasionally eats meat.

  • In 2014, Lena was rumoured to be dating actor Pedro Pascal after they were spotted getting cosy at events. They frequently posted pictures together on social media but never confirmed their relationship.
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  • In 2014, Lena began dating director Dan Cadan, whom she met in the early 2000s while he was working as an assistant director for the film ‘The Brothers Grimm.’ The duo got married in 2018 but decided to part ways in 2019. After their divorce in 2020, they continued co-parenting their daughter, Teddy.

  • In 2016, Lena met Marc Menchaca, an actor and writer, while working on the film ‘The Flood,’ where Marc worked as a director and Lena was a lead actor. The rumours about their relationship emerged while she was still married to Dan Cadan.

  • In 2016, she joined the International Rescue Committee to raise global awareness about the daily challenges of refugees, especially regarding mental health.

    Lena Headey with a Syrian refugee family in Germany

  • In 2017, Lena accused Harvey Weinstein, a former film producer and convicted sex offender, of sexual harassment. She said that he often tried to talk about her personal life instead of work. When she joked to avoid his advances, she was never cast in another Miramax film. Lena also claimed that Weinstein once pressurised her to visit his hotel room. When she refused, she was led out and told to stay quiet.

    Lena Headey along with Harvey Weinstein (first from the left) and others at an event

  • Lena has often discussed her struggles with depression and anxiety to reduce negative perceptions and societal disapproval. In 2017, she experienced postpartum depression after her son Wylie was born.

  • Lena has lent her to various characters in series like Nickelodeon’s ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (2018-2020), Cartoon Network and HBO Max’s ‘Infinity Train’ (2019-2021), and Netflix’s ‘Masters of the Universe: Revelation’ (2021).

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    A gif of the character ‘Big Mama’ from the television series ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ voiced by Lena Headey

  • Lena has worked as a director for projects like ‘The Trap’ (2019) (short film) and ‘You Mean the World to Me’ (2019) (music video).

    A poster of the short film ‘The Trap’ (2019)

  • Heady is a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and often uses her platform to raise awareness and promote equal rights. She has collaborated with the NOH8 Campaign, which supports the LGBTQ+ community.

To ALL members of the LGBT community .. I am so happy to be in the world with you… I celebrate, honor and support all of you… daily…

— lena headey (@IAMLenaHeadey) October 8, 2015

  • Lena strongly opposes animal cruelty and supports People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals’ (PETA) efforts. She endorsed PETA’s 2015 t-shirts that featured her image and helped the organisation raise funds through sales on represent.com.

Say what you will about Cersei Lannister… but @IAMLenaHeadey is an angel for animals 👼

Throwback to when she teamed up with PETA to speak out against animals being abused in the circus ❌🎪 https://t.co/VZeaDp8uPi #GOT #GameOfThrones

— PETA (@peta) May 19, 2019

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