The Short Version
Following a past romantic relationship in the early 2000s, persistent media reports claimed that Game of Thrones stars Jerome Flynn and Lena Headey refused to share scenes or speak on set due to a bad breakup. In 2019, Flynn publicly dismissed the feud rumors, stating they were on speaking terms and praising Headey.
Latest Development
Jerome Flynn publicly denies feud at Con of Thrones
Speaking at the Con of Thrones convention in Nashville, Flynn rejected claims of a rift, stating he and Headey had appeared in a scene together, spoke recently, and praised her as a wonderful person and actress.
July 15, 2019 · Public statement
The Beef
Chronological, newest first. Every entry cites a source.
Beef timeline
July 15, 2019
Jerome Flynn publicly denies feud at Con of Thrones
Public statementSpeaking at the Con of Thrones convention in Nashville, Flynn rejected claims of a rift, stating he and Headey had appeared in a scene together, spoke recently, and praised her as a wonderful person and actress.
Source ↗May 20, 2019
Tabloids allege strict filming separation during final season
AllegationTabloid reports claimed Headey refused to film scenes alongside Flynn due to lingering bad blood from their split.
Source ↗2014
Media outlets report on-set avoidance on Game of Thrones
AllegationPress reports alleged that Flynn and Headey were no longer on speaking terms following a difficult breakup and were kept apart while filming Game of Thrones.
Source ↗2002
Flynn and Headey briefly date following 'Soldier Soldier'
ReportedJerome Flynn and Lena Headey dated briefly around 2002, having previously worked together on the UK television series Soldier Soldier in 1993.
Source ↗
Where It Stands
Resolved. The alleged feud was publicly denied by Jerome Flynn in July 2019, who clarified that the media exaggerated their relationship status and that he held Headey in high regard.
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Sources
- 1.SourceJerome Flynn publicly denies feud at Con of Thrones · Jul 15, 2019
- 2.SourceTabloids allege strict filming separation during final season · May 20, 2019
- 3.SourceMedia outlets report on-set avoidance on Game of Thrones ·
- 4.SourceFlynn and Headey briefly date following 'Soldier Soldier' ·
Allegations are attributed to the party that made them and are not statements of fact.