The Top 100 Rich and Powerful List

Lucy Lawless' role as Xena: Warrior Princess made her famous and wealthy. [This oversized newspaper insert has short write-ups about New Zealand's wealthiest in various field such as corporate, sport, Maori, IT wealth, etc. Although Lucy isn't one of the 100 wealthiest, she is included in the "Wealthiest Entertainers" section which has a full page photo and the following relevant excerpt.] ...While Rachel Hunter's most famous for marrying - and then divorcing - goodtime rocker Rod Stewart the Glenfield golden girl made her money herself to get to the top of the Rich List equal with screen star Lucy Lawless... This year Lawless finished the role which made her famous but the kiwi actress has made enough from her butt-kicking Xena: Warrior Princess role to live on for the rest of her life should she choose. Through the combination of acting, merchandising, endorsements and licensing rights Lawless' personal fortune is an estimated $20m.