By Michael Arbeiter, Hollywood.com Staff

Game of Thrones star Lena Headey has reportedly filed for divorce. People reveals that the actress who plays the villainous Cersei Lannister on the hit HBO series began the proceedings on a divorce from her husband Peter Paul Loughran, filing in L.A. Superior County Court on Friday, July 20.

Headey, 38, has been married to musician Loughran since 2007, but separated in 2011. The actress accredits her decision to irreconcilable differences. Reports are that Headey seeks to share custody of son Wylie Elliot Loughran, 2, with her husband.

Hollywood.com has reached out to Headey's representation for comment.

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