Lena Headey then and now (1992 - 2025)

Lena Headey began her acting career in the early 1990s after being spotted in a school production and landing a role in the 1992 film Waterland*. Throughout the '90s and early 2000s, she appeared in various British films and television series, including *The Remains of the Day (1993), Onegin (1999), and Aberdeen (2000), establishing herself as a talented and versatile actress.

Her breakout international role came with 300 (2006), in which she played Queen Gorgo, gaining recognition in Hollywood. She reprised the role in 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). Around this time, she also took on roles in fantasy and action films like The Brothers Grimm (2005), The Red Baron (2008), and Dredd (2012).

Headey achieved global fame with her portrayal of Cersei Lannister in HBO's Game of Thrones (2011–2019), a role that brought her critical acclaim and several award nominations. Her performance as the cunning and complex queen became one of the most iconic in modern television.

After Game of Thrones*, she continued working in both film and television, including voice work in animated series like *Infinity Train and Masters of the Universe: Revelation*, as well as starring roles in films such as *Gunpowder Milkshake (2021) and 9 Bullets (2022). She also appeared in the series The White House Plumbers (2023) and made her directorial debut with the film *The Trap*.

As of 2025, Lena Headey remains an active presence in the entertainment industry, known for her range, intensity, and memorable performances across genres.