Lena Headey Refused to Film Nude in Game of Thrones and Faced Fan Backlash

Lena Headey chose not to film Cersei's nude "Walk of Shame" scene in Game of Thrones season five, with a body double and CGI used instead. After the episode aired, she faced online hate from some viewers who claimed her refusal made her a lesser actress. Speaking to The Telegraph, Headey said the scale of the anger genuinely shocked her.