Lucy Lawless, who, at 52, is now a full-fledged warrior queen, is just as big a bada** off-screen as on. She's passionate about the environment, and in 2012, lived up to her last name by being arrested while protesting Arctic drilling with other Greenpeace activists (via CNN). Lawless is also — quite literally — a rock star, with the New Zealand Herald reporting on a gig several years back, in which the actress belted out a cover of Kiss' "I Was Made For Loving You Baby" amongst other hits of past and present.

One act of Lawless' that elevates her from queen status to that of goddess, however, is something The Sydney Morning Herald reported as having happened back in 2006. Five years after its cancellation, Xena still had a dedicated fanbase (as it does today), and amongst those fans was a 65-year-old LGBTQ+ Cuban immigrant suffering from cancer. During the last few days of Aleida Santiago's life, Lawless was right there by her side, allowing her to pass from this world accompanied not only by her long-term partner, but also by her favorite actress. Lawless even stayed for the funeral, later writing of the experience: "It struck me that the tables had turned. I was a fan of hers." 

And we, Lucy, will forever be fans of yours — because that's just about the sweetest thing we've seen since Xena and Gabrielle flew off into the sunset together arm in arm.