Lucy Lawless aka Xena Warrior Princess sports pretty pink dress at premiere

Is that you, Xena? Lucy Lawless is worlds away from her Warrior Princess alter-ego as she sports pretty pink dress at premiere

By J J ANISIOBI

PUBLISHED: 11:04, 23 January 2013 | UPDATED: 13:27, 23 January 2013

It was 17 years ago that she first sliced her way on to television screens around the world as Xena: Warrior Princess.

However, Lucy Lawless looked a million miles away from her on-screen alter-ego as she attended the premiere of Spartacus: War of the Damned.

The petite 44-year-old looked much less fearsome and more ladylike as she graced the red carpet event on Tuesday in Los Angeles, California.

What a difference: Lucy Lawless looked completely different from her famous role as Xena: Warrior Princess, as she attended a premiere in LA on Tuesday

Lucy wore a short sleeved pink dress that was partly trimmed with lace and she teamed it with a pair of silver glittery peep-toe heels.

The mother-of-three also wore her hair down with some gentle curls in it as she posed on the carpet with Spartacus co-star John Hannah.

Lawless, who was born in New Zealand, became a household name after starring in her most famous role as battle-ready Xena.

Spot the difference: Lucy was a lot more muscular and tanned for her role as the supernatural hero, pictured right, 15-years-ago

Pretty woman: Lucy wore a short sleeved pink dress that was partly trimmed with lace and she teamed it with a pair of silver glittery peep-toe heels

With her hair dyed black and her skin tanned for the role she had to keep up a gruelling fitness regime to play the tough-talking heroine.

Xena also helped make Lucy become somewhat of a lesbian icon due to the character's ambiguous relationship with her sidekick Gabrielle.

That reputation became even stronger after she had to perform a graphic lesbian sex scene in Spartacus: Gods Of The Arena.

Nice pair: Lucy joined her co-star John Hannah on the red carpet ahead of the premiere of the latest season Spartacus: War of the Damned

After 134 episodes and six season, Xena finally ended in 2001, but Lucy has gone on to star in many more popular TV shows including Battlestar Galactica and Parks and Recreation.

Spartacus: War of the Damned is the fourth and final season of the gladiator drama and will begin airing in the US on January 25.

Actor Liam McIntyre, who replaced the late Andy Whitman as Spartacus in season two was the main man at the premiere and he was looking suave in a classic black tuxedo.

Simply fearsome: After 134 episodes and six season, Xena finally ended in 2001

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Kate Beckinsale dons racy leather trousers while Total Recall rival Jessica Biel is white hot at Comic Con

Battle of the brunettes: Kate Beckinsale dons racy leather trousers while Total Recall rival Jessica Biel is white hot at Comic Con

By MIKE LARKIN

PUBLISHED: 03:45, 14 July 2012 | UPDATED: 04:41, 14 July 2012

They are hoping to have a big success together when their version of Total Recall is released later this summer.

But it seems Kate Beckinsale and co-star Jessica Biel decided to engage in a friendly battle of the brunettes at Comic Con in San Diego today.

The dazzling pair looked stunning as they posed before a press event for the film at the popular convention.

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Hell for leather: Kate Beckinsale almost outshone Total Recall co-star Jessica Biel thanks to her trousers as they attended the Comic Con film convention in San Diego today

English rose Kate, 38, tried to romp to victory by donning a racy pair of skintight leather trousers, which she boots, blouse and a white blazer.

However her sure fire victory was snatched from under her nose by her younger rival after Jessica, 30, set off her white outfit with the ultimate accessory - the expensive engagement ring she was gifted by her fiance Justin Timberlake.

However no doubt her co-star would be happy to concede an honourable draw, especially as the pair were working together to promote the same product.

Excited: Kate seemed to be lapping up all the attention as she sauntered onto the stage

Enraptured: Kate seemed to be more than a little taken by former line dancing instructor Colin Farrell

Three amigos: They will be hoping their combined star power will allow the movie to be a hit

While the dynamic duo were thrilling the crowd at the main event, their film's leading actor Colin Farrell managed to capture the limelight thanks to a battery of hilarious behind-the-scenes tales.

It was certainly a day that will have had all the geeks in attendance in raptures, as the event was practically bursting at the scenes with beautiful women.

Doubly inviting: Mila Jovovic and Michelle Rodriguez made sure there was plenty of interest in Resident Evil

Dirty dancing: The acting duo put on a show for the cameras as they performed a little jig

Leading the way was Twilight star Nikki Reed, who delivered a smorgasbord of witticisms at Entertainment Weekly's Powerful Women In Pop Culture event.

Old warhorse Lucy Lawless, 44, also got the pulses racing as she took part, reminding her Xena: Warrior Princess fans just what they were missing.

And the sidesplitting anecdotes were flowing like water whenever Smallville actress Kristin Kreuk addressed the crowd.

Legs on show: Twilight actress Nikki Reed showed off her pins in an off-white playsuit

Reed it and weep: The actress delivered a host of clever quips at Entertainment Weekly's Powerful Women In Pop Culture panel

Pretty as a princess: Xena star Lucy Lawless looked as good as ever while Kristin Kreuk also shone

Throne room: Game of Thrones stars Emilia Clarke, Rose Leslie, Michelle Fairley and Richard Madden sprinkled their answers with clever gags

Meanwhile Mila Jovovic and Michelle Rodriguez were also there to promote Resident Evil: Retribution.

It is the fifth installment in the hit survival horror series, and Michelle looked like she was having a great time with her co-star.

Doctor Who star Matt Smith was also spotted attending the event in a Guns 'n' Roses T-shirt, and nerds surely needed to have plenty of Patience if they hoped to land the actor's autograph.

Appetite for construction: Doctor Who's Matt Smith would not look out of place on a building site in this outfit and, right, Jodie Foster attended to promote her new movie Elysium

Egg-celent: This Life star Andrew Lincoln was in ebullient mood as he discussed his latest hit The Walking Dead

See you at the party Richter: Sadly Michael Ironside's character is not making an appearance in the remake

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