Lena Headey, famous for her role as Cersei Lannister in the hit series Game of Thrones, has opened up about how refusing s**ual advances from Harvey Weinstein may have impacted her career.

In an interview with Sunday Times Culture section, Headey shared that after rejecting Weinstein’s advances, she was no longer offered any jobs with Miramax – the movie mogul’s highly influential production company.

Headey stated, “After he was discovered to be a slime ball, on a grander scale than me just knowing it, I did start thinking, ‘Fuck, maybe because I didn’t sh*g him, that’s impacted a decade of my working life’, because I did two jobs for Miramax before those incidents, and after that there was nothing.”

Weinstein made two unwanted advances towards Headey, both of which she recounted on Twitter back in 2017.

The first incident occurred at The Brothers Grimm premiere at the Venice Film Festival in 2005, a film which was distributed by Miramax.

She explained, “At one point, Harvey asked me to take a walk down to the water, I walked down with him and he stopped and made some suggestive comment, a gesture, I just laughed it off, I was genuinely shocked.

‘I remember thinking, it’s got to be a joke, I said something like.. oh come on mate!

It’d be like kissing my dad’.”

Following these events, Headey was never cast in another Miramax film again.

Headey’s experience with Weinstein is not uncommon in the entertainment industry, where many women have had to face the harsh reality of being subjected to s**ual harassment and abuse in order to further their careers.

However, it is refreshing to see more and more women speaking out against these powerful men who have long been able to abuse their positions of influence.

This is not the first time Headey has spoken out about this incident.

In 2017, she tweeted, “I had a ‘make-out’ session with Harvey Weinstein in Soho House.

He asked me to go to the bathroom.

I was walking with him and I said no.

I’m not interested in that.

We walked back to the bar and my manager was there.”

It is disappointing to see how long these men have been able to continue their inappropriate behavior without fear of repercussions, but Headey’s bravery in speaking out against Weinstein is commendable.

Headey’s experience with Weinstein is just one example of the many women who have been subjected to s**ual harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry and beyond.

It is important for these women to speak out and share their stories in order to create a safer and more equitable workplace for all.

Despite the negative impact that Weinstein’s advances may have had on her career, Headey has continued to thrive in the entertainment industry.

She has won critical acclaim for her role in Game of Thrones, and has also starred in movies such as The Purge and Fighting with My Family.

At present, Headey is looking forward to the final season of Game of Thrones, which is set to air in April this year.

Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the conclusion of this epic series, which has captivated audiences for almost a decade.

In conclusion, Lena Headey’s story serves as a reminder of the pervasive nature of s**ual harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry.

Her courage in speaking out against Weinstein is inspiring, and it is essential that we continue to support women who choose to share their stories.

While Headey’s career may have been impacted by Weinstein’s actions, she has continued to succeed in her field, proving that talent and hard work can ultimately triumph over adversity.