Lena Headey

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Actress (1973)
Tue Apr 04 2023
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Relationship Timeline Of Lena Headey

Ex-husband
Ex-husband : Dan Cadan
Lena Headey married to Dan Cadan on 2018 and divorce on 2019.
Ex-husband
Ex-husband : Peter Paul Loughran
Lena Headey and Peter Paul Loughran married on 2007 and divorce on 2013.

If you ever watched the HBO fantasy drama series Game of Thrones? Then you must be familiar with the actress, Lena Headey who portrayed the character of Cersei Lannister in 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons from April 17, 2011, to May 19, 2019.

Well, she is an English actress who made her film debut with the supporting role in mystery film Waterland in 1992. However, she found much recognition after acting in Terry Gilliam's adventure fantasy film The Brothers Grimm in 2005.

First Marriage With Peter Loughran

Well, 46, Kathren Headey who is now the single lady has already tied the knot twice. She met her first husband, Peter Paul Loughran, aged 51, at their close friend's wedding party. They even had a dance together. 

The actress later stated that it was a love a first sight as she was very serious from the starting. 

Actress, Lena Headey Was Married To Peter Loughran From 2007 to 2013
Photo: Actress, Lena Headey Was Married To Peter Loughran From 2007 to 2013
Source: Daily Mail

After dating for a while, the lovebirds exchanged the wedding vows on May 19, 2007, in a hush-hush ceremony among their loved ones. After three years of mating, they gave birth together to their son Wylie Elliot Loughran, on March 31, 2010.

But, Headey filed a divorce petition on 20 July 2012 in the Los Angeles County Superior Court citing irreconcilable differences. And they ended their five years of conjugality on 26 December 2013, following their nasty custody battle of a son.

Who is Paul Loughran?

He is a musician, photographer, and hairstylist from Ballycastle, the United Kingdom. Since February 2015, he began writing and recording with a various talented team.

The 178 cm tall, Loughran is CEO and founder of Peter Paul Inc. where he distributes an exclusive magazine for no-bodies. Also, he has opened Peter Paul Hair in Los Angeles in 2011.

Lena's Second Husband Is Dan Cadan

Her second marriage was with English filmmaker, Dan Cadan, born on January 2, 1975. They have known each other from their early days as they were reportedly childhood friends. 

But they started dating in around 2015 after working together on Cadan's directed short film The Devil's Wedding. During that dating period, the film actor Dan remained fully supported her when he was sinking into trouble following her divorce from the first husband.

Lena Headey and Her Second Husband, Dan Cadan Announced Their Separation In 2019
Photo: Lena Headey and Her Second Husband, Dan Cadan Announced Their Separation In 2019
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However, the romance between them ended up changing their mind. Dan finally popped the question in spring of 2017 after dating for two years. And the lovebirds wed in 2018 almost a year later as per some sources. 

Most interestingly, before tying the knot, the couple had already one daughter Teddy Cadan, born on 10 July 2015. Unfortunately, they ended their union in June 2019 after being together for over four years.

Who is Dan Cadan?

He is an English filmmaker who is best known for directing several films including The Devil's Wedding (2009), Walk Like a Panther (2018), and Snatch (2000). 

His short film The Devil's Wedding even received the five international awards at more than 15 film festivals.

Got Tattooed in Thai script For Ex, Jason Flemyng

Yes, you have read that correctly. She first started dating to Lock, Stock' actor, Jason Flemyng. In fact, he was her first boyfriend.

Lena Headey And Her Former Boyfriend, Jason Flemyng Were Together For 9 Years
Picture: Lena Headey And Her Former Boyfriend, Jason Flemyng
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The pair first met on the set of film Rudyard Kipling in 1994. They were together for almost nine years from 1994 to 2003.

During this lengthy relationship, she even made a tattoo of his first name on her right arm that is, “Jason” in Thai.

Her Multiple Past Relationships

The Jungle Book's star had enjoyed a various romantic love relationship with many guys in her teenager age. She met 48 years old actor, Johnny Cicco in 2004 on the set of the film The Brothers Grimm.

Lena Headey and Pedro Pascal In 2014
Image: Lena Headey and Pedro Pascal In 2014
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During that time, the couple were rumoured to be engaged for a short time. But they did break up in 2007. Then in 2014, she had a short-lived affair with Chilean-born American actor Pedro Pascal

Moreover, Headey was rumoured to be dating her Game Of Thrones' co-star Jerome Flynn in 2014.

What is Lena Headey's Net Worth?

The 166 cm tall Lena Headey who is an American actress has an impressive net worth $12 Million as of early 2020. She built her wealth from acting career by working in various hits televisions series and films.

For her main role in Game of Thrones in final two seasons, she reportedly earned the salary of $1.1 million in 14 episodes aired between July 2017 and May 2019. That works out to $14.3 million. Similarly, she made $500,000 per episode for seasons 5 and 6 in 20 episodes.

Photo: Lena Headey as Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones
Source: Insider

Therefore, her total compensation from the entire run of Game of Thrones expected to $30 million. Her next TV show is the science fiction series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. In the series, she played the character of Sarah Connor from 2008 until 2009.

Movies Box Office Collection

As a popular actress, Lena portrayed her role in various box-offices hit movies since beginning her career in 1992. Her most famous film role was in 2007 when she played Queen Gorgo in Zack Snyder's epic war film 300. It has grossed over $456 million against the budget of $65 million.

The 2014 released film 300: Rise of an Empire became a major commercial success, making over $337 million worldwide. In the movie, she starred as Queen Gorgo. Her depicted 2015's adventure fantasy film The Brothers Grimm grossed $105.3 million at the box office.

Bio and Qualification

Actress, Lena was born on 3 October 1973 in Hamilton, Bermuda as Lena Kathren Headey. She is the daughter of Yorkshire police officer, John Headey and Sue Headey. Moreover, she is the big sister of Tim Headey.

Headey moved to England at 5 along with her family but again they moved to Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The first of two children learned ballet classes as a kid. She initially studied acting at Shelley College at the age of 17. During that time, she performed in a school production at the Royal National Theatre.

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