She’s bold, she’s beautiful, she’s one grade-A badass… she’s Lena Heady and we’re in LOVE!
Does our culture have a need for violence? I don’t know. I guess it’s a personal thing. – Lena Heady
Ever since being scouted at the green age 17 (and who wouldn’t scout HER… ahem… a year later when she’s 18), Heady has had the fortune of finding steady work as an actress. Although initially only finding small and supporting roles in an assortment of films throughout the 1990s, Heady blossomed in the 2000’s with quite a few head turning lead performances in big-budget films such as the epic graphic novel turned action film “300” (2007). It is apparent that Heady is no stranger to the strong and gutsy female on-screen persona, with a slew of tough as nail leading ladies in her repertoire.
So, FilmFad.com would like to appreciate the lovely Lena’s most butt-kicking on-screen moments and list off Lena Heady’s Top 5 Most Badass Roles!
5. Sarah Connor in “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” (TV Series)
The Mother of All Destiny
Sarah Connor, mother of the savior of mankind from the ruthlessly synthetic SkyNet army, is unequivocally a top tier badass. Heady’s rendition of the militant on-screen mom will live on as one of the most notable Sarah Connor performances. The mid-season release 9 episode run, which aired on Fox in 2008, was the highest-rated new scripted series of 2007–08, giving it the green light for a second season. However, despite a growing fan following, Fox decided to axe the series… perhaps in part due to the box-office abomination that was Christian Bale’s “Terminator Salvation” earlier that year.
Side-note: Both Lena Heady and Emilia Clarke of “Game of Thrones” have played Sarah Connor within the Terminator universe, “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles” and “Terminator Genisys” respectively.
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4. Ma-Ma in “Dredd”
All clan, every level, hunt the Judges down. Everyone else, clear the corridors and stay the fuck out of our way until the shooting stops.
In the fictional and slummy 200-story Peach Trees complex, drug lord Madeline Madrigal (Heady), known on the streets as “Ma-Ma”, executes three rogue drug dealers by having them skinned alive, infused with Slo-Mo (a new highly addictive drug which dramtically slows the users perception of time… aka ‘Matrix Meth’) and thrown down the atrium from her top floor base. Do I need to say more? I will… even the tough as nails Dredd (Keith Urban) and his new psychically gifted trainee Cassandra have their work cut out for them when dealing with the homicidal and sadistic Ma-Ma.
If I hear of anyone helping the Judges, I will kill them and the next generation of their families. As for the Judges… sit tight, or run. It makes no difference, you’re mine.
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3. Elise Moran in “MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday” (TV Movie)
Elise: They’re processing nuclear materials in a facility under the castle.
MacGyver: What?
MacGyver is synonymous with 90’s badassery, so it goes without saying that anyone who aids the resourceful seeker of justice would fall under the same badass blanket (that just gave me a great idea! BadAss Blankets, where I sell throw blankets emblazoned with likenesses of iconic action stars sporting their signature poses…back to Lena). When A close friend of MacGyver is viciously murdered, MacGyver seeks answers and in doing so stumbles upon a secret nuclear weapons plant right in the center of Britain. WHO the h*ll is MacGyver friends with?! Elise (Heady) happens to be a helpless brainy damsel roped into aiding these rapscallion elites in executing their nefarious plan. Of course, no one can resist Mac’s flowing golden locks, and Elise fills in the gaps so hero Mac can save the day… as he tends to do often.
Here is “MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday” just because. You can watch the full movie below!
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2. Queen Gorgo in “300”
This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this. I am not your queen.
When it comes to cinematic Queens, Gorgo (Heady) in the spartan epic “300” is about as tough as they come. Not only is she the bride of the mighty and legendary Leonitis (Gerard Butler), but she is not afraid to speak her mind to her husband and on the floor of a spineless senate. Although she was forced… ahem… into some less favorable situations by one particular slime ball politician (typical), she ultimately attains revenge with a demoralizing whisper of justice.
Don’t take my word for it. Watch the lovely Queen Gorgo achieve revenge with the tip of a stolen blade.
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1. Cersei Lannister in “Game of Thrones” (TV Series)
When you play the game of thrones you win or you die. There is no middle ground.
It should come as no surprise that the mental cunning and beauty of Cersei Lannister from HBO’s “Game of Thrones” is Heady’s top badass role. Whether she is discussing the nuptials and sex-life of her “darling boy” Joffrey Baratheon, or being pelted with rotten fruit and excrement as she is stripped naked and “Shamed” through the streets of her kingdom by an overreaching high-sparrow, Heady’s Cersei is Bold, Beautiful, and BadAss!
All hail your royal tits!
She also loves her some wine… just saying that she loves to roll her eyes and snidely laugh all while heavily sipping on the sauce.
Yes, she’s very beautiful, and young… and if you don’t like her, you only need to see her on formal occasions, and when the time comes, to make little princes and princesses… and if you’d rather f*ck painted whores, you’ll f*ck painted whores.
Just incase you missed it, click here to watch Lena Heady’s Cersei Lannister and her graphically enhanced nude walk of shame. [Warning: This NSFW clip contains both nudity and profane language (duh, it’s “Game of Thrones”) so proceed with caution.]
