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Lena Headey

Not sure if anyone has started a thread about her yet. Word cannot express how much I want to see "Imagine Me and You". She is just so beautiful but I hardly know anything about her.
Anyone can help?


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Hot new Lena-photos out!

Hot new Lena-photos out! Here's one:

 

*thud*

 

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lena heady

i'm basically fall in love with her when i watched "GOSSIP". she absolutely is an attractive lady, very very cool.
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Red Baron

I had seen her in Mrs. Dalloway, The man with rain in his shoes, Gossip, The parole officer, and Possession. But I'd never noticed her tats - until "Imagine me & you". Hot chica - with nice tats :)

I guess everybody knows by knows Lena stars in "300". There's another movie she stars in (I think it's currently in post production): check out http://www.redbaron-themovie.com/

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." (Dr. Seuss)

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the jungle book

For me it was The Jungle Book...i was 10 when it came out...
Jordache1994's picture

Lena Headey

You have good taste. :) Lena has been a favourite of mine since I saw her play a character in a lesbian relationship on the show "Band of gold" which I think was made by "Yorkshire television" and shown on ITV in Britain in the mid 90's.

I think Lena, Anna Friel, and Laura Frazer(all of whom have played lesbians, and who are all stunningly gorgeous) are the three best but most under-rated actresses to come out of Britain in the 90's.

Lee Loop's picture

Lena Headey

Lena has also said she believes her character Angelica,in the Brothers Grimm feature is gay.So do I. :P

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Lena Headey

I believe Piper and Lena should get married, become UN ambassadors, and adopt thousands of orphaned babies all over the world.

God what am I talking about? I'm a straight man. What I SHOULD want is a threesome.

Maybe after they're married. :wink:

h3llb1tch's picture

Lena Headey

[quote:acb83fcae0="MataHari24"]Actually, I believe she's played gay on film 4 times.

8O :lol:

We all know it only takes once to become a lesbian icon. Twice and we can convince ourselves it's true. Three times and we build shrines. Four... I can't think of anyone else with four!

She really is stunning. And very dynamic.

So correct me if I'm wrong. I've got:

Imagine Me & You
Mrs. Dalloway
Band of Gold
Possession

Did any one else read the interview with Piper and Lena together? They talk about making "The Cave"... both knock it pretty hard. "We were injected and woke up in the cave." and when asked if they had to prepare for the make-out scenes by hanging out they said something like, "That's what the Cave was for."

:wink:

Very cute. I buy it. In my head it's all real.[/quote:acb83fcae0]

Finally !
Someone who thinks the way I do. I'm just not buying it as coincidence that they're in the Cave together and then their very next film sees them together as lesbian lovers. Bah.

Coincidence is for cynics. FATE is for true believers !

bobbydeacon's picture

Lena Headey

Precisely why they should get married and adopt babies.

In the very least, though, it's easy to see they're very good friends.

With benefits.

One can dream.

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Lena Headey

[quote:fc4bc178e4="h3llb1tch"]Finally !
Someone who thinks the way I do. I'm just not buying it as coincidence that they're in the Cave together and then their very next film sees them together as lesbian lovers. Bah.

Coincidence is for cynics. FATE is for true believers ![/quote:fc4bc178e4]

That's what I'm sayin'. Though IMDB lists previous boyfriends for Lena, in their interviews (especially piper's though) they don't do something most straight girls make SURE to do when discussing their gay roles: Bring up something to let you know they don't swing that way. Some go with the "my boyfriend" line, but most pick a family member or friend who's gay to distinguish them. Or they pull the Jennifer Beals manuver by mentioning the research they did. "I asked [soandso who you all know is gay] if I was doing this right." They are always supportive of the LGBT or they wouldn't have taken the role, but they are sure to either not take another gaymo role (Hilary Swank) or keep their boyfriends very prominently displayed when we start to rumor (Mariska, I'm talking about you honey.) :)

But 4 times. 4TIMES. And Piper's a solid 2. And that character she played in "The Cave" was a little on the tough and butch side.

I guess it's better to not know. I'd be heartbroken. But I'm definitely analytical. I definitely add up the tiniest reasons and build a case for the gay.

And in this case: GAY. gay and adorable. If it's not true, don't tell me. As h3llb1tch said, "Coincidence is for cynics. FATE is for true believers!"

:D

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Lena Headey

Here's a question: If you could only choose either Piper or Lena to be gay, who would you pick?

Oh, and here's a cute Lena interview (new) on "Imagine Me & You." She talks about Piper in it a bit:

[url]http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_02.02.06/film/meet.html[/url]

*sigh* They should get together.

MataHari24's picture

Lena Headey

[quote:ee117a6e9b="bobbydeacon"]Here's a question: If you could only choose either Piper or Lena to be gay, who would you pick?[/quote:ee117a6e9b]

Isn't that like asking me choose between cutting off my right arm or left? Or to kill my mom or my sister?

heh.

but since I'm playing roulette anyway... Lena. Because I secretly believe they both have gaymo tendencies anyway, so I don't feel bad about choosing. If I can choose one I'm pretty sure I can out the other.

Besides, its Lena all cute even when she's sad and with her mid-riff always showing a little that is stuck in my mind.

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Lena Headey

Lena is my new obsession, gay or not (but of course, I would prefer her to be a sister!). And if she isn't, well, I can always ignore her male counterpart and fantasize about her, I'm good with self-delusion, :D . She is so gorgeous, I need to move to London, oh yes....

bobbydeacon's picture

Lena Headey

One of my female friends and I sort of had a discussion about this, and she opted for Lena as the woman she'd want to be best friends with, and Piper as the woman she'd shag the brains out of. I wonder if that's the general consensus here?

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Lena Headey

Opposite for me. Actually, I'd like to have both with Lena. The shagging and the friendship. :wink:

h3llb1tch's picture

Lena Headey

I remember Band of Gold but it was so long ago I had no idea that Lena was one of the lesbian characters. I am so going to have to rent this now... :wink: :twisted:

Helix's picture

Band of gold

I'm very lucky. In Sweden the showed Band of Gold two times. So I have it on VHS.

Lee Loop's picture

Lena Headey

Great interview with Lena in the site.The woman is truly very cool. 8)

bobbydeacon's picture

Lena Headey

I've developed the biggest crush on Lena ever since reading the article on this site. She's got such a great sense of humor, and that sarcasm is divine. Not to mention she's such a talented and beautiful actress.

ysma's picture

Lena Headey

is it me or does she looks like keira knightley? 8O

Jordache1994's picture

Lena Headey

Good news for all Lena fans(there seems to more each day) :wink: The show she plays a lesbian in is now out on DVD "Band of gold"(complete) http://www.play.com/play247.asp?pa=srmr&page=title&r=R2&title=848473

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Lena Headey

[quote:88d4c0f86a]is it me or does she looks like keira knightley? [/quote:88d4c0f86a]

I see what you mean, but Lena is a LOT more beautiful and feminine. She doesn't have the angular features, square jaw, flat profile, or beanpole figure. She's also slighter in figure (she says she's 5'5.5" but often looks closer to 5'4"), making her more delicate. Plus she's got a great personality.

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Lena Headey

Apparently, Lena's been cast as the lead character in "Ultra," a new CBS pilot about a superhero femme with a not-so-super love life. It's based on the comic book series by the Luna brothers, and will be produced by Barbara Hall (who developed "Judging Amy" and created "Joan of Arcadia" - both of which were successfuly CBS shows). Hopefully, this show will go through and they will keep Lena as lead.

homocidal_pumpkin's picture

Lena Headey

With her role in ULTRA and in the upcoming adaptation of Frank Miller's 300, Lena is really getting some attention in Hollywood.

I just hope that she won't change into the type of actor who thinks that, "ok, since I am getting famous now, I don't need to take any more controversial roles."
I hope that she will manage to remain independent and experimental in the movie business.

But then again, a little girl like me can be too cynical

Tn Jane's picture

BAND OF GOLD and Lena Headey

If you get the mini series 'Band of Gold', there are 3 series and 6 discs. Lena is only in series 2. They are sold together and separately.

bobbydeacon's picture

Lena Headey

[quote:09cb672751]I just hope that she won't change into the type of actor who thinks that, "ok, since I am getting famous now, I don't need to take any more controversial roles."
I hope that she will manage to remain independent and experimental in the movie business.

But then again, a little girl like me can be too cynical[/quote:09cb672751]

Nah, I don't have any fears about that. Lena's been in the business long enough to stay grounded, and she's always had such a fantastic sense of humility (and humor) about all her roles, good and bad. The plus-side to finding success in your late twenties is the level of maturity and experience already attained through those many years spent warming the bench. If success is indeed coming Lena's way, then I am all for it; this gorgeous gal deserves all the success the world has to offer.

Jordache1994's picture

Lena Headey

"Band of gold" is sort of a forgotten classic now I think. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111890/

Lena was the girlfriend of Samatha Morton on the show. :)

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Re: BAND OF GOLD and Lena Headey

[quote:01500539fe="Tn Jane"]If you get the mini series 'Band of Gold', there are 3 series and 6 discs. Lena is only in series 2. They are sold together and separately.[/quote:01500539fe]

I am so glad you posted this information, I was just about to post asking which series it was she was in. I've just rented series one, which was brilliant but Lena-less... Series two discs are in the post and arrive tomorrow !!!!!!!!!! Yipee. I was worried it might be series 3 she was in and I would have to wait a bit longer. But no such worries. Ah gotta love online rental... :wink:

Tn Jane's picture

Lena Headey

h3llbitch:
Who is your rental agency? I use Netflix and Blockbuster in USA and neither have it so I bought series 1 and I want series 2 now!!

h3llb1tch's picture

Lena Headey

[quote:5eb6526566="Tn Jane"]h3llbitch:
Who is your rental agency? I use Netflix and Blockbuster in USA and neither have it so I bought series 1 and I want series 2 now!![/quote:5eb6526566]

I'm currently with Blockbuster. But I'm in the UK, which probably explains why it's quite easy to get all 3 series.

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Lena Headey

Lena or Piper? Tough choice, but Lena edges Piper out by a tattoo. And I gotta say, she has this look that she does - with her lips and eyebrows that is so... well, you know.

Here some info and pics from the comic ULTRA: http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24339

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Lena Headey

[quote:18b0a6f0de="lumpia"]Lena or Piper? Tough choice, but Lena edges Piper out by a tattoo. And I gotta say, she has this look that she does - with her lips and eyebrows that is so... well, you know.

Here some info and pics from the comic ULTRA: http://newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24339[/quote:18b0a6f0de]

I totally know what you're talking about lumpia (speaking of which, I haven't had in a couple of years. No meat for me, haha). Isn't Barbara Hall suppose to write the pilot? Hm.. she's a client of ours at work. I'll see if I can dig up more info. I cannot wait to see Lena on my TV every week!

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Lena Headey

[quote:f6d6ac81c9="damemoderne"]
I totally know what you're talking about lumpia (speaking of which, I haven't had in a couple of years. No meat for me, haha). Isn't Barbara Hall suppose to write the pilot? Hm.. she's a client of ours at work. I'll see if I can dig up more info. I cannot wait to see Lena on my TV every week![/quote:f6d6ac81c9]

I'm such a butthead sometimes. At first I didn't understand what you were saying. You haven't had a tattoo in years? And what did that have to do with meat? Heh. There's always veggie lumpias. Or wait, was that a joke too?:roll:

Anyway, [b:f6d6ac81c9]damemoderne[/b:f6d6ac81c9] I will personally supply you with meatless lumpias if you dig up that dirt ;) BTW, is your name a play off of the Tate?

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Lena Headey

[quote:07f3a0483f="lumpia"][quote:07f3a0483f="damemoderne"]
I totally know what you're talking about lumpia (speaking of which, I haven't had in a couple of years. No meat for me, haha). Isn't Barbara Hall suppose to write the pilot? Hm.. she's a client of ours at work. I'll see if I can dig up more info. I cannot wait to see Lena on my TV every week![/quote:07f3a0483f]

I'm such a butthead sometimes. At first I didn't understand what you were saying. You haven't had a tattoo in years? And what did that have to do with meat? Heh. There's always veggie lumpias. Or wait, was that a joke too?:roll:

Anyway, [b:07f3a0483f]damemoderne[/b:07f3a0483f] I will personally supply you with meatless lumpias if you dig up that dirt ;) BTW, is your name a play off of the Tate?[/quote:07f3a0483f]

Ha, no I'm the butthead for not making myself clear as to what I was agreeing with you. I meant that I know exactly what you mean when Lena's eyebrows arch up and she purses her lips. Heh, but I loved your response.

As for my name, I have no idea what the Tate is (should I?), but it's just an attempt to display how much French I know (which is close to zilch). And meatless lumpia?! So it is basically a vegetable spring roll? Or does one add faux meat? Now I'm all curious :)

Oh and off the topic of this post, but on the topic of this thread, I rented The Cave this week. Gah, such a terrible movie, but I'm glad Lena made it out of the caves. I wanted more Perabo/Headey interaction though.

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Lena Headey

[b:41657e8ca2]damemoderne[/b:41657e8ca2],
The Tate is a museum in London, as in The Tate Modern, I believe. I can make lumpia with shrimp. But I guess you might as well do a spring roll :) To be honest, lumpias aren't the same without the meat. It's just the Filipino way :)

Enough about food...

What about the dirt on Ultra?

And yeah, the pursing of the lips... it's something. And I think it's just one of those personal ticks - she doesn't even do it on purpose.

As far as the Cave, blech. What a waste of a bunch of gorgeus people. And I can't believe she and Piper only had the one scene. But the hoyay was there :D It's funny how the both of them have played characters that were originally written as male in the two films they worked on together.

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Lena Headey

Did any of you see the Pipes and Lena inteview on the Independent
channel?....Of coarse,I put on my gaydar and watch it over and over
to examine it for those little signs..I must say my dial immediately.
went up to HIGH!!!! They were takin about their characters not
needing to deal with wondering if they were gay because they
just FELL IN LOVE.....what set my gaydar off was when Pipes
said that she turned her body and her hands towardz Lena and Lena sort of shyly blushed...whooooo!!...It's all in the body language,baby!

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Lena Headey

^ :o where can we find a clip of that? 8O

h3llb1tch's picture

Lena Headey

You see, I did watch this show.
And I remember it being brilliant.
But I have absolutely no recollection whatsoever of those two being together.
How could I forget something like that.
Damn ! I must be getting old. :twisted: It's embarassing. :(

homocidal_pumpkin's picture

Lena Headey

I just read that Lena is engaged to some less famous actor. :cry:

Oh well, I guess we'll still have IMAGINE ME AND YOU

punkpixie's picture

Lena Headey

[quote:5083568bc7="jude"]^ :o where can we find a clip of that? 8O[/quote:5083568bc7]

I second this motion.

Tn Jane's picture

Lena Headey

Here's the article that mentions her engagement:
http://www.tribute.ca/bio.asp?id=4078.
His name is Johnny Cicco and checking him out on www.imdb.com, it lists her as engaged to him.

h3llb1tch's picture

Lena Headey

That website doesn't work for me but with regard to IMDB, I may be entering into the realm of wishful thinking here but I wouldn't read too much into the fact that it has her listed as engaged to Johnny Cicco...

On IMDb, Saffron Burrows was still listed as dating Mike Figgis long after she had dumped his sorry ass and shacked up with Fiona Shaw. :twisted:

lumpia's picture

Lena Headey

Check out this pic. She looks beautiful. [url]http://www.lenaheadey.net/photos/displayimage.php?album=lastup&cat=0&pos=20[/url]

InSatiable_DTN's picture

Lena Headey

well m not going to be suprise if Lena dump him for Piper ahahahahaha a girl can dream right :lol:

HI M NEW HERE!!!!!!!!!! :D

ysma's picture

Lena Headey

[quote:94d462de46="InSatiable_DTN"]well m not going to be suprise if Lena dump him for Piper ahahahahaha a girl can dream right :lol:

HI M NEW HERE!!!!!!!!!! :D[/quote:94d462de46]

me too.. we wish!! their are so effing cute together.. btw, welcome here :wink:

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Lena Headey

Here's a clip that I found on youtube. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyVxANYh1mc&search=lena%20headey

I just love the chemistry between these two ladies!

ysma's picture

Lena Headey

tnx 4 d clip.. they have a really amazing chemistry on and off screen...

InSatiable_DTN's picture

Lena Headey

wow Lena look totally hot from the interview 8O

homocidal_pumpkin's picture

Lena Headey

Thanks for all the info!!!

I try to find Band of Gold on Netflix but it seems like they don't have it :cry:
Samantha Morton + Lena Headey........ :thumbsup:

What else is she in that is worth notice?

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Lena Headey

They both look incredible in the clip, but I couldn't stop staring at Lena. I love how when she laughs she sticks her tongue out, so yummy. They definitely have incredible chemistry, even in real life.