7 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey says she's lost roles for not flirting with casting directors in auditions

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lena Headey, the actress behind Game of Thrones character Cersei Lannister, has said she lost out on roles for not flirting in her auditions The actress was speaking to co-star Maisie Williams in a new interview for Net-A-Porter's magazine The Edit when she described her experience of Hollywood sexism early on in her career. “I’ve never played the game of going in and flirting; I’ve never done it.” Heady went on to reveal she is glad to be a working actress in her 40s, saying: “I'm happier now I'm older, playing women who aren't expected to be beautiful. “I was talking about this with another actress, and I said, 'Do you find that you have to say the same things seven times, whereas a man says it once and everyone listens?' You can find the episode titles and plot details for Game of Thrones season seven's first three episodes here.

Thrones Game Of Thrones Indyarts headey say star newsletter roles lena game sign free flirting actress shes indyarts im directors thrones lost women

History of this topic

1 year, 10 months ago

Lena Headey says Game of Thrones made her career feel ‘harder’

The Independent

2 years, 7 months ago

Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon star reveals strange way cast were made to audition for spinoff

The Independent

5 years, 6 months ago

Lena Headey keeps things casual as she lands back in the UK after Emmy Awards

Daily Mail

On Sunday she was busy celebrating her hit fantasy series Game of Thrones winning Outstanding Drama Series at the Emmy Awards. Comfy: Lena Headey kept things casual in a quirky grey dress and black jeans as she landed back in the UK on Tuesday after Game Of Thrones won big at the Emmy Awards Adding to her eccentric sense of …

5 years, 9 months ago

Lena Headey says "Game of Thrones" cut "traumatizing" scene of Cersei’s miscarriage

Salon

One of the biggest complaints made about the final season of “Game of Thrones” was that the writers completely wasted series MVP Lena Headey. “It never made it in, and I kind of loved doing that because I thought it would have served her differently.” Headey filmed the scene for the show’s controversial penultimate episode, “The Bells,” the same installment …

5 years, 9 months ago

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey reveals major Cersei scene scrapped from season 8

The Independent

5 years, 9 months ago

Lena Headey admits she 'wanted a better death' for Cersei on Game of Thrones

The Independent

5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones cast is as disappointed with season 8 as you are and they are saying it openly

Hindustan Times

Like clockwork, a Game of Thrones cast member has publicly expressed their frustration with the final season immediately after a major turning point for their character. Conleth Hill, who played Lord Varys in the hit HBO show, has said that ‘the last couple seasons weren’t my favourite’. Hill joins the likes of Lena Headey, Gwendoline Christie and several other actors …

5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey shares her thoughts on Missandei — 'Didn’t like that day up there'

Firstpost

Game of Thrones actor Nathalie Emmanuel who plays Missandei replied to Headey’s post saying, “Thank you Lena! But recently, Headey shared an image with Nathalie Emmanuel, who played Missandei in Game of Thrones, confessing how difficult it was for her to kill off Emmanuel’s character. In an Instagram post, Headey wrote of Emmanuel’s portrayal of Missandei, “You represented hope and …

5 years, 10 months ago

Possible Game of Thrones episodes 5 and 6 plot details leak online, reveal major deaths, shocking twists, champion of Iron Throne

Hindustan Times

Detailed plot outlines for the upcoming final two episodes of HBO’s Game of Thrones have reportedly been leaked on Reddit. What adds to the post’s credibility is that it nailed specific plot details from the fourth episode, such as Missandei’s beheading and the death of Rhaegal at the hands of Euron Greyjoy. WATCH: Game of Thrones stars reveal their favorite …

5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8 episode 4: Arya’s decision is a callback to season one

The Independent

5 years, 10 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: Lena Headey praises Arya after episode 3 Night King moment

The Independent

5 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones actor Lena Headey says she was against Cersei-Euron sex scene: ‘She wouldn’t, she would keep fighting’

Hindustan Times

Game of Thrones actor Lena Headey has expressed misgivings about the sex scene that took place between her character, Cersei Lannister, and Euron Greyjoy in the season eight opener, Winterfell. Game of Thrones season 8 premiere had a sex scene between Lena Headey’s Cersei Lannister and Piloe Asbaek’s Euron Greyjoy. “I kept saying, ‘She wouldn’t, she wouldn’t, that she would …

5 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey aka Cersei reacts to the backlash on her nude scene

India Today

Actor Lena Headey, who portrays the character of Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones is being trolled, following her nude scene in the HBO hit. "Some people thought I was less of an actress as I used a body double," Headey recalled. Expressing sadness over the end of the much-awaited series, Headey said she will miss the show, but would …

5 years, 11 months ago

Lena Headey originally disagreed with Cersei and Euron’s major "Game of Thrones" premiere moment

Salon

Cersei Lannister isn’t one to be bossed around, but the diabolical Queen surprised many “Game of Thrones” fans when she decided to give in to someone else’s demands for once during the show’s Season 8 premiere. “But obviously know what they’re doing and were adamant Cersei would do what she had to do.” In keeping with Cersei’s mission to survive …

5 years, 11 months ago

'Game of Thrones' star Lena Headey 'heartbroken'

The Quint

New York, April 4 Actress Lena Headey has admitted she was "heartbroken" as she couldn't attend the New York premiere of "Game of Thrones" because of illness. The actress, 45, took to Instagram on Wednesday to explain to fans why she wasn't going to be on the red carpet at the event at Radio City Music Hall with her co-stars, …

5 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones season 8: 'Overwhelmed' cast attend New York premiere for series finale

The Independent

5 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones: Actor admits she would have 'loved' to stay on show after being killed off

The Independent

6 years ago

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey confesses she broke down during the last day of filming HBO series

Firstpost

Lena Headey shared the last memories of her Game of Thrones shoot, stating that she was ‘devastated’ once she wrapped up her schedule. As the HBO series Game of Thrones draws to an end with its eighth and final season this year, Lena Headey aka Cersei Lannister confessed that she had broken down after her last day of filming. Headey …

6 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones season 8 will 'surprise at every turn' says Lena Heady

The Independent

6 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones season 8 theory hints Cersei could save Westeros from the Night King

The Independent

7 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones: Lena Headey on why she used a body double instead of going naked

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cersei Lannister's Walk of Shame: …

7 years, 6 months ago

Review: In ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 finale, women now have a road map to power

LA Times

Will Bran’s ability to skip around in time prove more useful in the coming war? 3 / 25 Isaac Hempstead Wright and Liam Cunningham of “Game of Thrones,” photographed in The Times San Diego photo studio at Comic-Con 2016. 6 / 25 Liam Cunningham of “Game of Thrones,” photographed in The Times’ San Diego photo studio at Comic-Con 2016. 9 …

7 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones cast: What the actors look like out of character

The Independent

7 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7: Actor confirms return after showing up at Los Angeles premiere

The Independent

7 years, 9 months ago

‘Game of Thrones’ has become an unlikely tale of female empowerment

LA Times

“Game of Thrones” started as a classic male-dominated adventure. 1 / 1 Aidan Gillen’s run as Petyr “Littlefinger” Baelish in the “Game of Thrones’” ends in the season seven finale episode “The Dragon and the Wolf.” Based on author George R.R. Martin’s book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” “Game of Thrones” has since outpaced the fantasy novels. It’s …

7 years, 11 months ago

Game of Thrones: The cast is earning huge amount in Seasons 7 & 8

India TV News

Game of Thrones actors Emilia Clarke, Kit Harington and Lena Headey and American Peter Dinklage, along with Danish co-star Nikolaj Coster-Waldau are set to earn up to 2 million pounds for per episode of the fantasy drama. Their wages increased thanks to inclusion of complex bonus clauses based on shared percentages of syndication payments received from more than 170 countries …

8 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones season 7 release date: When will the next episodes air on Sky Atlantic and HBO?

The Independent

8 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones season 7: HBO officially release 2017 trailer featuring first footage from new episodes

The Independent

8 years, 3 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7: Lena Headey on whether Cersei can redeem herself

The Independent

8 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7 spoilers: New photographs show two fan favourites to be getting along very well

The Independent

8 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7 spoilers: Two major characters set to meet for the first time

The Independent

8 years, 6 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7: Sophie Turner teases lots of death

The Independent

8 years, 6 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7 spoilers: Emilia Clarke confirms another big battle

The Independent

8 years, 6 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7 spoilers: Extras call hints at another big battle

The Independent

8 years, 6 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7 has finally started production

The Independent

8 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 6 blooper reel proves laughs can be had in Westeros

The Independent

8 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7 release date: HBO reveals premiere will air in summer 2017 and confirms episode count

The Independent

8 years, 8 months ago

Game of Thrones season 7: Lena Headey reveals how she wants Cersei to die

The Independent

8 years, 11 months ago

Review: In Season 6 ‘Game of Thrones’ goes off-book but, as always, keeps us guessing

LA Times

Los Angeles Times Television Critic Days before Sunday’s Season 6 premiere of “Game of Thrones,” HBO announced that the show had been renewed for a seventh season. 1 / 20 Actress Emilia Clarke 2 / 20 Actress Lena Headey attends the premiere of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” Season 6 at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. 8 / 20 Actor Michiel …

9 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones' Lena Headey reads The Bachelor insults in the style of Cersei Lannister

The Independent

9 years, 5 months ago

Game of Thrones season 6 spoilers: First look at Cersei Lannister following her infamous walk of shame

The Independent

10 years ago

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey shares her struggle with grief following divorce

Daily Mail

She's known for portraying formidable queen regent Cersei Lannister on HBO smash hit Game of Thrones. Scroll down for video Sharing her story: Game of Thrones star Lena Headey discussed struggling with 'massive grief' following her divorce and suffering with depression in the April 2015 issue of More Magazine The way it was: Lena finalized her divorce from ex-husband Peter …

10 years, 1 month ago

Game of Thrones season 5: First look pictures show Arya Stark, Jon Snow and co getting serious in Westeros

The Independent

Discover Related

1 month ago