Lena Headey’s Net Worth
| Net Worth | Salary | Birthdate | Birthplace | Gender | Height | Profession | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12 million | $1.1 million per episode for the final two seasons of “Game of Thrones” | October 3rd, 1973 | Hamilton, Bermuda | Female | N/A | Actress | Bermudan-English |
Highlights
Lena Headey is most known for her portrayal of Cersei Lannister in the critically acclaimed HBO series “Game of Thrones.” She appeared in 62 out of 73 episodes of the show between 2011 and 2019. Headey has earned five Primetime Emmy Award nominations and a Golden Globe nomination for her work on the series.
Early Life
Lena Headey was born on October 3rd, 1973, in Hamilton, Bermuda. Her parents are of Anglican and Irish heritage. She moved to England with her family when she was five years old and grew up in Somerset and West Yorkshire. As a teenager, she took ballet lessons and performed in school plays.
Career
Headey began her acting career in 1992 with a role in the film “Waterland.” She went on to appear in various films and television shows throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. Her breakthrough role came in 2006 when she played Queen Gorgo in the film “300.” In 2011, she was cast as Cersei Lannister in “Game of Thrones,” which brought her widespread recognition and acclaim.
Personal Life
Lena Headey married musician Peter Loughran in 2007, and they have one child together. They divorced in 2013. She then dated director Dan Cadan and had a child with him in 2015 before separating in 2019. In 2013, Headey made headlines when she announced that she was almost bankrupt after a bitter divorce battle, despite her high earnings from “Game of Thrones.”
Net Worth Over Time
Lena Headey’s net worth is currently estimated to be $12 million. Her net worth has grown significantly throughout her career, largely due to her success on “Game of Thrones.” For the final two seasons of the show, she earned $1.1 million per episode. Her total earnings from the entire run of “Game of Thrones” likely exceed $30 million before taxes.
Components of Net Worth
Lena Headey’s net worth consists of various assets and income sources. In addition to her earnings from acting, she may have investments, real estate properties, and endorsement deals. However, specific details about the components of her net worth are not publicly available.