Lawless' moon
Lawless has also been referenced in astronomy. Astronomer Mike Brown nicknamed the newly discovered dwarf planet Eris - "Xena" - finding this name more convenient to use than the then-official designation, "2003 UB313." When this object was determined to be larger than Pluto, it gained international attention and forced a year-long debate among astronomers as to the definition of a planet.
The planet's nickname "Xena" was widely used in the press. So popular did the name become that, when the New Scientist magazine polled the public on their preferred final name for the tenth planet, "Xena" ranked no. 4. Lawless rang Mike Brown in December 2005 to thank him for his "senseless act of beauty," and claimed that she "never dared hope [the name] would stick."
Although planet "Xena" is now officially known as "Eris," Brown made an indirect tribute to Lawless by naming Eris's moon Dysnomia after the Greek goddess of lawlessness.
More about Lucy Lawless (From Wikipedia)
Early Life
Lawless, the fifth of seven children (five brothers and one sister), was born in Mount Albert, New Zealand. She is the daughter of Julie and Frank Ryan, who was a banker and mayor. read more...
Personal Life
At 19, Lawless became pregnant with Garth's child. In 1988, they married in Kalgoorlie, Australia. They returned to New Zealand and had a daughter, Daisy Lawless (born July 15, 1988). read more...
Acting Career
Lawless had a guest role in New Zealand TV series Shark in the Park (1990), around the same time as future Xena actor Karl Urban.
In 1994, Lawless appeared in "Hercules and read more...
Charity
Lawless is a board member of the board of trustees of the StarShip Foundation, the charity arm of the Starship Children's Health (hospital) which is part of the Auckland District read more...
Lawless' Moon
Lawless has also been referenced in astronomy. Astronomer Mike Brown nicknamed the newly discovered dwarf planet Eris - "Xena" - finding this name more convenient to use than the read more...
Since Her Role As Xena, Lawless Has Pursued A New Career In Singing After Being A Contestant On Celebrity Duets. She Made Her Onstage Debut At The Roxy In Hollywood On January 13, 2007. Lawless Was Welcomed By A Sold Out Crowd For Back-to-back Concert
Since her role as Xena, Lawless has pursued a new career in singing after being a contestant on Celebrity Duets. She made her onstage debut at the Roxy in Hollywood on January 13, read more...
Lucy Lawless (born Lucille Frances Ryan; March 29, 1968) is a New Zealand actress and singer best known for playing the title character of the television series Xena: Warrior Princess read more...