It's difficult to look at Lena Headey now without seeing her as the devious, scheming Cersei Lannister in HBO's hit series Game of Thrones, but her career has actually spanned over two decades, and was steeped with praise long before her most prestigious role. The 41-year-old actress may be recognised for her performances as Cersei, but she has starred in over 60 film and TV productions including Hollywood blockbusters such as The Brother's Grimm, Dredd and both films in the 300 series, while her voice has also featured in three video games: Risen, Dishonoured and Game of Thrones. Headey's experience as a tough, intense actress led to the Cersei role, and she will soon reprise her role as the incestuous Queen Regent with the show's eagerly-anticipated fifth season ready to be unleashed on the world in April. But behind the devilish plotting, and often gritty character portrayals, Headey claims that she is a shy actress, and is becoming more uncomfortable with her ever-growing fame, much like Jack Gleeson who played her widely-despised on-screen son, Joffrey. While she tries to keep herself away from the paparazzi, there are plenty of hidden facts about TV's most deceptive Queen, so here are 10 things you didn't know about Lena Headey.
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