That’s right. No joke, no rumor, and no false misleading article, Lucy Lawless, Xena herself, is finally naked on film. Xena has a huge cult following and Lawless herself has a legion of devoted fans. Now Lucy is starring in the new Starz television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Spartacus has been getting a lot of notoriety due to its copious amounts of nudity and sex. It has been described as a cross between Rome and 300 with a little bit of Caligula thrown in for good measure. Normally in a series like the the nudity is mostly left to the extras, but not so for Lucy Lawless. Though Lawless now 46, has shied away from nudity in the past, the Xena star has dropped her top for Spartacus. Even when Lawless is clothed, her costumes are very revealing and she is simply beautiful. It’s too early to tell how Lucy’s loyal legion of fans will react. It is safe to say that many men, and women, have been eagerly awaiting a look at the warrior twins.

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Lawless first gained fame in the fantasy sword and sorceryseries created and co produced by her future husband Rob Tapert. As Xena, Lucy fought alongside her gal pal Gabrielle, played by Renee O’Connor. The two of them set many men’s heart a flutter and as the series went on, it appeared the two were more than just friends. The presumed sexual relationship between Lawless and O’Connor gained the series a large gay and lesbian following, which continues today. Still although the two paraded around in skimpy outfits and frequently bathed, showered and swam, the goods remained fully and frustratingly out of sight.

The first appearance of Xena actually occurred on the series Hercules, the Legendary Journeys with Kevin Sorbo in 1994. Originally a villain, Lawless appeared as Xena in two other episodes. In the last episode the Xena was changed to a heroic character and a spin-off, starring Lawless was created and premiered in 1995. Xena: Warrior Princess propelled Lawless into super stardom in its six season run. In 1997 Lucy Lawless was named one of the “50 most beautiful people in the world” by People magazine. Also in 1997 she gave a first peek at the peaks accidentally. During a performance of the national anthem, Lucy inadvertently popped out of her top. She was mortified. Most of her fans felt bad about her embarrassing accident. Anyone putting themselves in her shoes, or bustier as it were, would surely know how she felt. Still men everywhere had only had their appetite whetted, not satisfied.

After the Xena series came to an end in 2001, Lawless made many appearances on television and stage. Her highest profile role came in 2005 when she joined the cast of Battlestar Galactia on the Sci Fi network. Lucy took the role of D’Anna Biers, a reporter who is eventually revealed to be a cylon. Sporting blond hair she was barely recognizable as the former leather clad, brunette Xena. If anything Lawless was more beautiful than in her Xena days. Her role in Galactica was recurring but sporadic and the series came to an end in 2009. Once again Lucy had become part of a television show with a large following that seems destined for cult status. Still since this was a basic cable channel she remained fully clothed to many of her fans despair.

Now in 2010, Lucy Lawless has taken her most daring role to date. She stars as Lucretia on the controversial Starz series Spartacus: Blood and Sand. Sporting a flaming red wig and little more, Lawless is a vision of beauty. She alternates between red and blond tresses on the show, but fans hope she will one day sport a black wig as a nod toward Xena. Likewise many fans hope Lucy will continue to shed her clothes as the series continues. Male and female nudity is rampant in Spartacus. There is full frontal male and female nudity although some may be simulated. Lawless has not gone so far as to reveal that much, but she has appeared in a very see through gown and a extremely steamy topless love scene. Lucy’s appears topless in the love scene but it is filmed so as not to be to extremely revealing, however this is just the second episode of the season. We can only wonder if and when Xena will reveal more of herself to the camera.

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Spartacus is an entertaining show even without the nudity and sex. It is filled with great fight scenes, CGI effects and imaginative camera work. With the nudity, especially from Lucy Lawless, it becomes a must see. Unlike her accidental reveal back in 1997, Lawless fans can enjoy this guilt free. Now that Xena has finally dropped her top only one thing is left to say. Gabrielle, it’s time to whip them out.

Lucy Lawless exclusive nude update

Friendly update!!  Lucy Lawless has not disappointed fans.  Xena, err Lucy I mean, has fully bared her breasts in the tub. Appeared in several scenes in a completely see through gown that would shame Xena.  The lovely Ms. Lawless has also been in many love scenes, some very loud and kinky.  The season is still not over and we can only hope for more, a hope that I am sure Lucy lawless will not deny us.

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Update Lucy’s character was killed off in the final episode of the season.  Hopefully we will have loads of naked flashbacks or a twin for season 2

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Temuera Morrison

The Shortland Street then heart throb Temuera Morrison made his big screen debut in 1994 in Alan Duff’s Once Were Warriors, where he played Jake Heke in the tale of life growing up in a Maori family in South Auckland. He is perhaps most well known for his blockbuster role as Jango Fett, the head of the Clone Troopers in the Star Wars prequels. As well as Star Wars he has had roles in vampire flick, From Dusk Till Dawn 3, Speed 2 and Vertical Limit.

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Rotorua born Cliff Curtis has gained a great reputation in Hollywood circles for being able to play all sorts of ethnicities thanks to his Maori ancestry coupled with some excellent acting skills. He acted alongside Temuera Morrison in Once Were Warriors played Jakes brother Uncle Bully in a controversial role. His big break came in Hollywood film The Piano directed by Jane Campion and then in Witi Ihimaera’s The Whale Rider. He has also featured in cinema money makers such as drug tale Blow, Training Day and 10,000 BC.

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Anna Paquin

Paquin was sprung from obscurity to win an Oscar for best supporting actress as an 11 year old for her role in The Piano. Although Canadian born, Paquin has lived in New Zealand since 1991 and claims to be a New Zealander. Paquins mother is Wellington born and bred. Most recently Anna Paquin can be seen in the X-Men movies playing the character known as Rogue.

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Rhys Darby

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Melanie Lynskey

Lynskey started her career acting alongside Kate Winslet in Peter Jackson’s low budget film Heavenly Creatures in 1994. She then moved on to play roles in big budget films including Coyote Ugly and opposite Reese Witherspoon in Sweet Home Alabama. She is perhaps most well known for playing the part of Rose in television sitcom Two and a Half Men with Charlie Sheen.

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Karl Urban

Urban, born and raised in Wellington, can be seen playing Eomer in The Lord of the Rings and in horror flick Ghost Ship. Perhaps his best roles were as Kirill in blockbuster The Bourne Supremacy starring Matt Damon and in the comic book adaptation The Chronicles of Riddick. Look out for him in the movie version of Star Trek in 2009.

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Lucy Lawless

Xena: Warrior Princess star Lawless, first burst on to the scene in the Hercules television sitcom as Xena before getting her own show. She then had a cameo in the X-Files television sitcom before Hollywood flops including Boogymen in 2005 and Vampire Bats the same year. She also played a role in the movie Curb Your Enthusiasm. She was recently a participant in singing competition Celebrity Duets where she was runner up.

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