{"id":104925,"date":"2024-06-15T13:00:44","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T13:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/15\/xena-warrior-princess-lucy-lawless-on-directorial-debut\/"},"modified":"2024-06-15T13:00:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T13:00:44","slug":"xena-warrior-princess-lucy-lawless-on-directorial-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/15\/xena-warrior-princess-lucy-lawless-on-directorial-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Xena: Warrior Princess\u2019 Lucy Lawless on Directorial Debut"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Lucy Lawless<\/strong><\/a> has done it all \u2014 fantasy television, reality singing competitions and even Broadway \u2014 but the success of her directorial debut is something the actress never anticipated.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy proudest moment was having my directorial debut, Never Look Away<\/em>, selected for Sundance and SXSW,\u201d Lawless, 56, reveals exclusively in the latest edition of Us Weekly<\/em><\/a>, on newsstands now. \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to the theatrical release this year. I did not see this twist in my career coming.\u201d<\/p>\n

The film is a documentary about photojournalist Margaret Moth<\/strong>, who covered war zones around the world for CNN for two decades. Moth survived a sniper shot in 1992 but continued reporting until her death from cancer in 2010. Just like Lawless, Moth was a New Zealand native.<\/p>\n

Keep scrolling to learn more about Lawless\u2019 background in entertainment and beyond:<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Zach Braff! Olivia Wilde! Ben Affleck! Hollywood Actors Turned Directors<\/span><\/a>
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\n\t\t\tLights, camera, action! From Denzel Washington to Ben Affleck, many actors seamlessly made the switch from being in front of the camera to behind it \u2014 but it wasn\u2019t always as easy as it looked. While making her 2019 directorial debut, Booksmart, Olivia Wilde remembered getting really \u201cterrible advice\u201d from a fellow actor turned director [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Season 4 of My Life Is Murder<\/em> debuts June 17 on Acorn TV.<\/p>\n

1. Boston is my favorite American city. The blossoms in May are outrageous, the architecture is splendid and the people have tough accents but warm hearts.<\/p>\n

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2. My guilty pleasure is watching murder cases. It\u2019s a fascinating way to study psychology and to have your preconceptions busted.<\/p>\n

3. My proudest moment was having my directorial debut, Never Look Away<\/em>, selected for Sundance and SXSW. I\u2019m looking forward to the theatrical release this year. I did not see this twist in my career coming.<\/p>\n

4. The best year of my life was 55. After your kids leave, you get a new lease [on] life, energy and focus.<\/p>\n

5. [Rodolphe Le Meunier\u2019s] Comt\u00e9 36-month-aged cheese is my weakness.<\/p>\n

6. I [enjoy] painting my furniture like folk art. It\u2019s meditative and rewards me when I look at it.<\/p>\n

7. My dream is to live in a place where no English is spoken for a full year.<\/p>\n

8. I hate [when] people talk loud in restaurants. If you\u2019re going to be loud, it\u2019s imperative you be interesting. Trouble is, most bores always think they are!<\/p>\n

9. The rewarding part of My Life Is Murder<\/em> is working with young or anxious actors. I love seeing them flourish in a role. Relaxation is the key to creativity!<\/p>\n

10. I only drink decaf.<\/p>\n

11. I love cats but am currently owned by a German Shepherd.<\/p>\n

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12. My pet peeve is litter, especially in beautiful places.<\/p>\n

13. My optimal state of being is walking to a foreign train station on a new adventure.<\/p>\n

14. My favorite item in my closet are my Golden Goose sneakers. The designer painted a little red tractor on the side.<\/p>\n

15. I love fairy lights. They make life magical.<\/p>\n

16. I used to swim through the winter in New Zealand. Now a cold shower is OK by me.<\/p>\n

17. My favorite possession is my Antonio Carraro Tigre tractor.<\/p>\n

18. The good habit I rediscovered is sculpting classes, which involve cardio and weights.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tFriendship and fitness! Celebs are just like\u00a0Us \u2014 they\u2019d rather stay in shape with the help of their friends or significant others. Whether it\u2019s assuming the downward dog position, hitting the pavement or lifting weights, stars enjoy shedding pounds with their famous acquaintances by their side. Reese Witherspoon, for example, goes on hikes with her [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

19. My favorite meal is my husband\u2019s Mexican dishes. He grows all the ingredients and they are delectable.<\/p>\n

20. The best thing I learned about parenting is to respect the individuality of each child. That\u2019s how you raise kids who have no need to rebel.<\/p>\n

21. My favorite films are by the Coppolas. I admire Sofia Coppola<\/strong> for striking out in her father\u2019s field and doing it her way.<\/p>\n

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22. I can\u2019t stand oysters and would never eat a frog or a snail.<\/p>\n

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