The Allure Of Film Sets: A Reflection On Lena Headey's Experiences In The Industry

Lena Headey, best known for her role as Cersei Lannister on Game of Thrones, has recently spoken candidly about the benefits she experienced early in her career. During a recent interview with Collider, Heady shared some poignant thoughts on how her breakout film 'Body Heat' allowed her to avoid many common pitfalls faced by young actresses entering the industry.

'I feel incredibly fortunate that Body Heat was my first major role,' Lena began thoughtfully. 'It provided me with an opportunity to bypass much of what I've seen other women in our line of work go through, particularly when they're starting out.'

Headey went on to explain how her experience playing a leading lady right from the beginning meant she escaped some of the more unsavoury aspects often associated with Hollywood's male-dominated landscape. 'I think it really helped me avoid a lot of that predatory behaviour,' she continued matter-of-factly.

For many young actresses entering this cutthroat industry, Headey stressed that such fortunate circumstances are anything but guaranteed. Unfortunately for them, they must instead confront the harsh realities of an unforgiving environment head-on.

'It's just not something I think anyone should have to deal with,' Lena lamented softly as she recalled her own formative years in show business. 'Especially when you're still trying to find your feet and figure out who you are.'

However, Headey has remained remarkably resilient throughout her illustrious career thus far – a testament perhaps to the strong foundation that 'Body Heat' provided for her early professional journey.

'It's not something that frustrates me anymore,' she concluded matter-of-factly before changing tack entirely. 'But I do think it highlights just how lucky we are sometimes.'

Speaking of luck, Lena went on to share another intriguing anecdote from her time on the set of Game Of Thrones – this one concerning a particularly infamous scene featuring none other than herself.

'You know that famous walk of atonement in season five?' she asked with an enigmatic smile. 'Well, I'll let you into a little secret: it wasn't actually me walking bare-chested through the streets of Essos!'

As it turns out, Lena was expecting at the time and wanted to focus all her attention on conveying the necessary emotion for what proved to be one truly unforgettable moment in television history.

So who did end up donning Cersei's signature corset instead? Enter Rebecca Van Cleave – a relatively unknown actress until that fateful day when she became overnight famous simply by walking Lena Headey's walk of shame.

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