12 Sweet Facts About Peter Dinklage And Lena Headey's Friendship
Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey rose to fame when they appeared on the blockbuster TV show, Game of Thrones.
When he stepped into the iconic character of Tyrion Lannister on the TV series of international acclaim, Peter Dinklage won hearts...as well as four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series!
Lena Kathren Headey, who cast a spell on GoT fans by playing the role of Cersei Lannister, was rewarded with five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, as well as a nomination for a Golden Globe Award.
Though Peter and Lena played the roles of siblings who couldn’t see eye to eye on Game of Thrones, the two are actually great friends in real life. Here are 12 sweet facts about Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey’s friendship that are sure to surprise you:
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- 12 When They First Met
- 11 Headey Was Recommended by Dinklage
- 10 Living Together
- 9 Good Friends, Good Money
- 8 Off-Screen Chemistry
- 7 Appearance In Interviews
- 6 Chilling Out Together
- 5 Social Media Display Of Affection
- 4 Different Personalities
- 3 Lena Respects Peter’s Professional Choices
- 2 Shared Love For Animals
- 1 Favorite Co-Stars
12 When They First Met
Did you know that Peter and Lena knew each other before they were cast on Game of Thrones? They knew each other because they worked together on the indie film, Pete Smalls is Dead. The two hit it off almost instantly on the set of the movie and have been great friends ever since.
11 Headey Was Recommended by Dinklage
It is the friendship between Dinklage and Headey that led to their GoT days. Peter Dinklage recommended Lena Headey for Game of Thrones. Peter convinced the show's producers that Lena had the talent and ability to play the challenging role of Cersei. The rest, as they say, is history.
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10 Living Together
Though Cersei and Tyrion abhorred each other on Game of Thrones, in real life, Peter and Lena, who played these characters, got along like a house on fire. They were so compatible, just like they were while they filmed Peter Smalls is Dead. While Game of Thrones was being shot, the two lived together!
9 Good Friends, Good Money
As of 2017, the cast of Game of Thrones became the highest-paid actors around. This means that Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey were earning a bundle. The two, along with other actors (including the likes of Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington), were paid the whopping amount of $1.1 million per episode!
8 Off-Screen Chemistry
The two actors are known for hanging out together between shots and having a great time. Peter and Lena are always laughing. Aimee Richardson, a cast member from Game of Thrones, said that the camaraderie between the two really helped to lighten the atmosphere on show's many sets.
7 Appearance In Interviews
One cannot help but notice that Peter and Lena have often appeared together in various interviews, and the chemistry between them is as good as it gets. One unforgettable appearance was when they appeared alongside American TV host and comedian, Conan O’Brien. The best friends managed to tickle the funny bones of the host and audience.
6 Chilling Out Together
The Internet is proof of the rock-solid friendship between Peter Dinklage and Lena Headey. The Web is inundated with photos and videos of them hanging out. They've been spotted having a great time at bars and even hula hooping. These two always look happy when they're together and we love it.
5 Social Media Display Of Affection
Lena Headey is grateful for having a friend like Peter in her life. Her gratitude surfaced on social media when she posted on Instagram about her love for her co-star. The heartfelt post was addressed to Peter and read, “I love you” - she showered praise on him, calling him “kind and supportive.”
4 Different Personalities
Birds of a feather flock together, and Peter and Lena are a living example of this saying. The friends are like two peas in a pod and they share passionate views about animal rights. These two never miss an opportunity to contribute in one way or another to the animal rights cause.
3 Lena Respects Peter’s Professional Choices
In an interview, Lena revealed that, while they were shooting Pete Smalls is Dead, Peter suggested that she read for a part in a script he had been sent. Lena said that she thought that if Peter was reading it, it had to be great. She trusted him to find good scripts and did read for a role. Of course, the script was for GoT.
2 Shared Love For Animals
Though Peter and Lena thoroughly enjoy each other’s company in real life, they communicate with a larger group of friends on Whatsapp. In an interesting interview, Isaac Hempstead revealed that there was a Whatsapp group for the cast of Game of Thrones. While Lena used a lot of emojis on it, Peter was often pretty quiet, but he did use the thumb's up symbol once in a while.
1 Favorite Co-Stars
Other than sharing screen space in the 2010 movie, Pete Smalls is Dead, Lena Headey and Peter Dinklage also starred together in a 2014 film called, Low Down. The period drama also featured Elle Fanning and John Hawks in important roles. The movie won critical acclaim for its music and direction.
