| Key Information | Details |
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| Full Name | Lena Kathren Headey |
| Profession | Actress, voice actress, and producer |
| Height | Approximately 5 feet 5 inches (166 cm) |
| Net Worth | Estimated $12 million |
| Date of Birth | October 3, 1973 |
| Age in 2026 | 53 years old |
| Nickname | Lena |
| Birthplace | Hamilton, Bermuda |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | English heritage |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Famous For | Playing Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones |
| Husband | Marc Menchaca, an American actor |
| Marriage Date | October 2022 |
| Previous Husband | Peter Loughran, an Irish musician |
| Previous Marriage | Married Peter Loughran in 2007; their divorce was finalised in 2013 |
| Children | Two children |
| Son | Wylie Elliot Loughran, born in 2010 |
| Daughter | Teddy, born in 2015 |
| Father | John Headey, a police officer |
| Mother | Sue Headey |
| Siblings | One younger brother, Tim Headey |
| Family Background | Born in Bermuda to British parents while her father was working there; moved to England during childhood |
| Childhood | Spent her early years in Bermuda before growing up in Somerset and Huddersfield, England |
| Education | Attended Shelley College in West Yorkshire |
| Acting Training | No widely documented formal professional acting degree |
| Career Start | Began acting professionally as a teenager |
| Acting Debut | Waterland (1992) |
| Breakthrough Role | Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones |
| Most Famous TV Series | Game of Thrones (2011–2019) |
| Character in Game of Thrones | Cersei Lannister, the ambitious Queen of the Seven Kingdoms |
| Other Popular TV Shows | Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, The White House Plumbers, and Beacon 23 |
| Notable Films | The Remains of the Day, The Brothers Grimm, 300, The Purge, Dredd, and Fighting with My Family |
| Action Film Fame | Played Queen Gorgo in 300 and its sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire |
| Voice Acting | Provided the voice of Queen Maeve in Masters of the Universe: Revelation and starred in animated productions |
| Acting Genres | Fantasy, drama, action, thriller, historical drama, and animation |
| Awards and Nominations | Received Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her work in Game of Thrones |
| Emmy Recognition | Earned multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series |
| Screen Actors Guild Recognition | Shared ensemble nominations and recognition with the cast of Game of Thrones |
| Career Achievement | Became internationally recognised for portraying one of television’s most memorable antagonists |
| Hair Color | Naturally brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Weight | Not reliably verified |
| Body Measurements | Not consistently verified through reliable public information |
| Religion | Personal religious beliefs are not clearly established in public information |
| Hobbies and Interests | Acting, creative projects, and environmental and humanitarian causes |
| Activism | Has supported charitable and humanitarian initiatives |
| Main Source of Wealth | Acting salaries, television contracts, film roles, voice acting, and related entertainment work |
| Game of Thrones Earnings | Her salary for the series has been widely reported as substantial, particularly in its later seasons; exact contract details are not fully public |
| Production Work | Has worked on projects beyond acting, including creative and production-related ventures |
| Social Media | Instagram presence associated with the name @iamlenaheadey |
| Public Image | Known for intense performances, expressive acting, and strong portrayals of complex female characters |
| Career Reputation | Recognised as a versatile British actress with success in both television and film |
| Personal Life | Generally maintains boundaries between her public career and her children’s private lives |
| Current Career | Continues to be associated with film, television, and voice-acting projects |
| Legacy | Best known for bringing Cersei Lannister to life and establishing a lasting place in modern television history |
