You might remember Lucy Lawless from three decades ago when the actress first debuted in the show “Xena: Warrior Princess.” This show was spawned as a spin-off after the public first met her character in the show “Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.” Little did the creators know that the show would become a cult classic and a cultural phenomenon, remaining popular even after it concluded in 2001.
Prior to this show, Lawless maintained a relatively low profile as an actress. Despite the show’s demise decades ago, Lawless continues to deeply connect with the character. In 2017, she told Vice, “I do very few conventions and things mostly because I’m busy working, but it still exists and I’ve never run from the legacy of Xena and all of that. I’m really grateful for what it gave me, and the work was fun and created this amazing fan base.”
Lawless was responsible for fleshing out a fierce, complex, and resilient female character that didn’t just break stereotypes—it inspired viewers globally. Xena was an emblem of empowerment and strength. By its second season, the show became the highest-rated drama series to air on American television, and it lasted six seasons before coming to an end. Today, the character survives through video games, fan conventions, and comic books. While Lawless might be most popular for her breakout role as Xena, she’s also a dedicated activist surrounding environmental and social issues, with her multiple talents giving way to a unique career that surpasses the boundaries of Hollywood.
What is Lucy Lawless doing after “Xena: Warrior Princess”?
Even after playing Xena, Lucy Lawless kept on captivating audiences with her talent and versatile abilities by showing up in diverse roles. She appeared as Lucretia in “Spartacus: Blood and Sand” in 2010, “Battlestar Galactica,” and “Ash vs. Evil Dead.” She brought an authentic energy to all of her roles but explored a musical career as well, appearing in the TV show “Celebrity Duets” in 2006.
