Lena Headey: Photos Of The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Alum

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October 10, 2022 8:41AM EDT

Lena Headey remains a force to be reckoned with after playing Cersei Lannister. See photos of the talented actress in our gallery now.

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Lena Headey

Lena Headey — Lena Headey is an actress best known for playing Cersei Lannister in the hit HBO series ‘Game of Thrones,’ which ran for 8 seasons from 2011 to 2019. For her performance throughout the show’s run, she received 5 Emmy nominations.

Prior to ‘Game of Thrones’ fame, Lena was known for her role as Queen Gorgo in the film ‘300.’ She also starred in the TV series ‘Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.’ Her other notable films include ‘Fighting with my Family,’ ‘Gunpowder Milkshake,’ and ‘DC League of Super-Pets.’ She’s also been a voice actress as well, lending her voice to the video game ‘Risen’ and the Netflix series ‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.’ Lena recently wrapped the HBO limited series ‘The White House Plumbers.’

Lena married ‘Ozark’ actor Marc Menchaca in October 2022. The actress has two children from previous relationships. See more photos of Lena in our gallery now.

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Lena Headey At Sundance

Lena Headey At Sundance — Lena Headey attended the 2019 Sundance Film Festival for ‘Fighting with My Family.’ The movie also co-starred Florence Pugh.

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Maisie Williams & Lena Headey

Maisie Williams & Lena Headey — Arya and Cersei friends at last. Maisie Williams and Lena Headey posed for a photo at the ELLE Weekender event in 2018.

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Lena Headey At 2018 The Golden Globes

Lena Headey At 2018 The Golden Globes — Lena Headey looked gorgeous in a black gown at the 2018 Golden Globes. That year she was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

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Lena Headey & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau In ‘Game Of Thrones’

Lena Headey & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau In ‘Game Of Thrones’ — Lena Headey starred in ‘Game of Thrones’ as Cersei Lannister for all 8 seasons. One of her main co-stars was Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who played her brother and lover Jaime.

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Lena Headey At The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 6 Premiere

Lena Headey At The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Season 6 Premiere — Lena Headey was a vision at the ‘Game of Thrones’ season 6 premiere. She wore a pretty Carolina Herrera dress.

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Lena Headey At The 2015 Emmys

Lena Headey At The 2015 Emmys — Lena Headey stunned in this gorgeous beaded gown at the 2015 Emmys. Over the course of its run, ‘Game of Thrones’ won 59 Emmys.

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Lena Headey At The 2014 SAG Awards

Lena Headey At The 2014 SAG Awards — Lena Headey dazzled in this striped dress at the 2014 SAG Awards. ‘Game of Thrones’ won several SAG Awards over the years.

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