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Lucy Lawless: 25 Years Since Xena's Fame
12 Jun
Summary
- Lucy Lawless starred as Xena, becoming a global icon.
- She met her second husband, Robert Tapert, on Xena's set.
- Lawless continues an active career in film and TV.
Lucy Lawless, the New Zealand actress who achieved global stardom as Xena: Warrior Princess, has maintained a prolific career since the show ended in 2001. Born in Auckland, Lawless discovered her passion for performing early on and gained initial acting experience in New Zealand before studying drama in Canada.
Her breakout role came in 1995 as Xena on "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," leading to her own spin-off series which captivated audiences worldwide. During this time, she met executive producer Robert Tapert, whom she married in 1998. They share two sons, Julius and Judah, in addition to Lawless's daughter Daisy from her first marriage.
Post-Xena, Lawless has starred in notable roles such as Lucretia in "Spartacus" and Ruby in "Ash vs Evil Dead." She also had a recurring role on "Battlestar Galactica" and has since focused on films and the Australian-New Zealand mystery-comedy series "My Life Is Murder," which she has starred in since 2019.
Lawless also appeared in "Spartacus: House of Ashur" in 2025 and recently starred in the 2025 drama "Pike River." Her film credits include "EuroTrip" and "Boogeyman."
