Lena Headey's net worth is estimated at around $15 million, built primarily from her eight-season run as Cersei Lannister on HBO's "Game of Thrones," which earned her five Primetime Emmy nominations, along with a long career in film and television stretching back to the early 1990s.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lena Kay Headey |
| Born | October 3, 1973, Hamilton, Bermuda |
| Known For | Cersei Lannister in "Game of Thrones" (2011-2019) |
| Other Major Roles | Queen Gorgo in "300" (2007); Sarah Connor in "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" (2008-2009); Ma-Ma in "Dredd" (2012) |
| Awards | Five Primetime Emmy nominations for "Game of Thrones" |
| Marriage | Married actor Marc Menchaca in October 2022 |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around $15 million |
Early Life
Headey was born in Hamilton, Bermuda, to Susan Headey and John Headey, a Yorkshire police officer; the family relocated to Somerset, England, when she was five. She took ballet lessons as a child and, at 17, performed in a school production at London's Royal National Theatre, which led directly to her casting in the film "Waterland" (1992).
Early Career and Breakthrough
Headey built a steady film career through the 1990s and 2000s, appearing in "The Remains of the Day" (1993) and "The Jungle Book" (1994), before a wider breakthrough opposite Matt Damon and Heath Ledger in "The Brothers Grimm" (2005). She played Queen Gorgo in "300" (2007), earning a Saturn Award nomination, and reprised the role in "300: Rise of an Empire" (2014). From 2008 to 2009, she starred as Sarah Connor in the television series "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," and in 2012 played the villain Ma-Ma in "Dredd."
Game of Thrones
Headey's defining role came as Cersei Lannister on HBO's "Game of Thrones," which she played from the series' 2011 premiere through its 2019 finale. Her performance earned five Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe nomination, cementing her as one of television's most recognized dramatic actresses of the decade.
Personal Life
Headey married musician Peter Loughran in May 2007; the couple had a son in 2010 and divorced in 2013. She had a daughter in 2015 with filmmaker Dan Cadan. In October 2022, she married actor Marc Menchaca.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lena Headey's net worth?
Estimated at around $15 million, built primarily from her run as Cersei Lannister on "Game of Thrones" and decades of film and television work.
How many Emmy nominations did Lena Headey receive for Game of Thrones?
Five, all for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Is Lena Headey married?
Yes, to actor Marc Menchaca, since October 2022. She was previously married to musician Peter Loughran from 2007 to 2013.
What other major roles has Lena Headey played?
Queen Gorgo in "300" and its sequel, Sarah Connor in "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," and the villain Ma-Ma in "Dredd."