Is Lena Headey A-List?
YesA
Yes — Lena Headey is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2011
Game of Thrones Debut
Ranking Timeline
1993C$0.1M
Remains of the Day Role
Early role in a critically acclaimed film.
2005C$0.5M+$0.4M
The Brothers Grimm
Appears in the fantasy film.
2006B▲$1M+$0.5M
300 breakthrough
Her role as the queen of Sparta.
2011A▲$3M+$2M
Game of Thrones Debut
Stars as Cersei Lannister in hit HBO show.
2019A$8M+$5M
Game of Thrones Ends
Series ends but career thrives.
2026A$9M+$1M
Continued Acting Success
continues to pursue acting roles.
Last updated: February 25, 2026