Funny, in the books I never felt sympathy or understanding of Cersei, but the most recent episode of the tv show has given me perspective to the sad life she lives. I feel for her deep inside now. True fact, there is no such thing as evil.
Quick fact on the actress. She played the Queen character in 300, guess she just pulls off Royal well.
I really like Cerseis costumes in game of thrones. They are medieval meets Japanese and highly Amidala-ish