If there was a female-led TV franchise during the 1990s that was capable of rivaling "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", it was "Xena: Warrior Princess", and Lucy was in the title role. A stunningly beautiful but powerfully built woman, Lucy Lawless had already played Amazonian women on screen before accepting the part as Xena, and also appeared in "Hercules" in a similar role during her time as Xena.
Lucy's time on the show made her a lesbian icon, and she accepted that role gladly, appearing at PRIDE events and speaking out in favor of gay marriage. She's a talented singer, having released several albums, and her success has never slowed down from the moment she first took on the Xena role. She has appeared in prominent roles in major franchises like "Parks & Recreation" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D". Having recently turned 50, she still looks like she could beat you up and break your heart at the same time.