British actress Lena Headey had barely begun a career in UK television when she was wooed by American feature directors who were captivated by her emotional realism and timeless beauty. A big fan of British films, Headey maintained a demanding international schedule in more lucrative American fare to finance her love of homegrown period pieces and art house dramas. With each role, Headey reinforced her unique screen presence and ability to embody china doll delicacy, fierce independence, and all shades in between. Following her overwhelming accolades for the ancient battle epic “300” (2007),
