Henrik — The Danish Girl Character Profile

About Henrik

A man Lili meets at a Copenhagen artist ball. He kisses Lili but rejects her when she fully embraces her female identity, calling her Einar. This rejection devastates Lili and highlights her internal struggle.

Character Facts

Played by

Ben Whishaw

Appears in

The Danish Girl (2015)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Henrik — Romantic Interest — Lili (Eddie Redmayne)

  Lili and Henrik share a brief romantic connection at the artist ball.

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