Is Lucy Lawless A-List?
NoB
No — Lucy Lawless is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1997
Global Recognition as Xena
Lost A-list status in 2004
Dropped to B tier — Battlestar Galactica Role
Ranking Timeline
1995B$0.5M
'Xena: Warrior Princess' Launch
Breakthrough role as Xena.
1997A▲$2M+$1.5M
Global Recognition as Xena
Gains global fame and recognition for her role.
2004B▼$5M+$3M
Battlestar Galactica Role
Starred as D'Anna Biers in Battlestar Galactica.
2010B$8M+$3M
Spartacus Series Role
Starred as Lucretia in Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
2019B$12M+$4M
'My Life is Murder' Series
Starred in 'My Life is Murder'.
2023B$18M+$6M
Continues Acting Career
Directs in My Life is Murder.
2026B$18M
Successful Actress
Continues to work successfully in television.
Last updated: February 25, 2026