Who Is Lena Headey? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Lena Headey was born on October 3, 1973, which makes her 51 years old in 2025. She grew up in Hamilton, Bermuda, and later moved to England, where she began her acting career. Headey became a household name for her role as Cersei Lannister in HBO’s monumental series "Game of Thrones," alongside various notable performances in films like "300" and "The Brothers Grimm". As a versatile actress, her body of work crosses numerous genres, making her one of the most respected figures in the entertainment industry.
| Occupation | Voice Actress |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | October 3, 1973 |
| Age | 51 Years |
| Birth Place | Hamilton, Bermuda |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | Bermuda |
Popularity
Lena Headey's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Lena Headey stands at approximately 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall, with a weight of around 130 pounds (59 kg). She maintains a slender physique, which is often highlighted in her various roles. Her distinctive features and striking presence have allowed her to excel in both dramatic and action-oriented performances.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
As of 2025, Lena Headey remains relatively private about her personal life. She was previously married to musician Peter Loughran from 2007 to 2013, and they have one son together. Headey also has a daughter from a relationship with actor Dan Cadan, with whom she has maintained a cordial relationship. While she has been linked to various partners, she seems to be focusing more on her career and family life rather than entering into another serious relationship. Therefore, her current relationship status is single, focusing on personal growth and her children.
Her father, a police officer from Yorkshire, was stationed in Hamilton at the time in the Bermuda Police Service. Headey has one younger brother named Tim. She is of English and Irish descent. When she was five, her family returned to England, initially settling in Somerset. She took ballet lessons as a child.
She had her first acting experience when as a pupil at Shelley College; she was noticed at age 17, when performing in a school production at the Royal National Theatre, and was picked for a role in the 1992 film Waterland.
Net Worth and Salary
Lena Headey’s net worth is estimated to be around $12 million as of 2025. Her earnings come from her successful acting career, endorsements, and various ventures in the entertainment industry. Headey reportedly earns between $100,000 to $1 million per episode for her roles in series, owing to her prominence and experience.
Career, Business, and Investments
Lena Headey's career took off in the late 1990s and has since flourished significantly. After gaining popularity with "Game of Thrones," she expanded her portfolio to include voice work in animated series and films, producing roles, and even directing projects. Apart from acting, she has invested in various charity organizations, often focusing on mental health and children’s welfare. Her business acumen is evident as she continues to explore producing her own projects.
At age 17, Headey performed in a one-off show and afterwards a casting agent took her photo and asked her to audition. She eventually obtained a supporting role in the drama Waterland (1992), in which she had the opportunity to work with more experienced actors.
This was followed by a major role in The Clothes in the Wardrobe (1993), again with several acclaimed actors, including Julie Walters, Jeanne Moreau, and Joan Plowright. She also had a small role in the critically acclaimed 1993 drama film The Remains of the Day, which received eight Academy Awards nominations.
She appeared in series three of BBC One drama Spender, starring Jimmy Nail, as a teenage tearaway and hit ITV show Soldier Soldier with Robson Green and Jerome Flynn. Her career continued to grow in England through the decade, and she got larger parts in bigger motion pictures.
In 1996, she was featured as Collette in Kay Mellor's Band of Gold TV series, before starring in Kavanagh QC (1997) as Natasha Jackson.
Social Network
In 2025, Lena Headey remains active on social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Twitter, where she engages with her fans and shares insights into her daily life and career. With over 4 million followers on Instagram, she uses the platform to showcase her work, advocate for causes she believes in, and communicate with her fan base, making her a relatable and down-to-earth public figure.
Headey starred as Sarah Connor in Fox's Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, a television spin-off of James Cameron's popular Terminator franchise. The show ran for 31 episodes in two seasons, from January 2008 to April 2009.
Variety praised "Headey's gritty performance as Sarah —managing to be smart, resourceful and tough, yet melancholy and vulnerable as well". For her performance, she was nominated twice for the Saturn Award for Best Actress on Television.
In 2008, she starred alongside Matthias Schweighöfer and Joseph Fiennes in The Red Baron, a biographical film of the legendary World War I fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, appeared in Ridley Scott-produced sci-fi drama Tell-Tale, a film based on the short story by Edgar Allan Poe, and played a radiologist in the horror film The Broken, which
premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
While the three aforementioned films went largely unnoticed by audiences, some critics praised Headey's performance in The Broken, including Kim Koynar, of Cinematical, who wrote that Headey "largely carries the film, and does so quite ably".
Education
Lena Headey attended the Shelley College and later trained at the London Drama School. Her education played a pivotal role in honing her acting skills, and she credits much of her success to her foundational training in the performing arts.
In 2000, Headey played a newly promoted lawyer with no apparent emotional attachments in the romantic comedy Aberdeen, receiving the Silver Iris Award for Best Actress at the 2001 Brussels European Film Festival, and also starred as a troubled college student in the psychological drama Gossip, with Kate Hudson.
In 2001's comedy The Parole Officer, Headey took on the role of a police officer, alongside Steve Coogan in his first film role.
While the film was warmly received, ViewLondon remarked: "The only disappointment is Lena Headey, who, despite being fantastically sexy (she's given both a nude scene and a 'dressed as a prostitute' scene), smirks her way through the entire film, even at the most inappropriate moments".
