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Remember Xena: Warrior Princess? Actress Lucy Lawless is unrecognisable after chopping off her HAIR

She's still a kick-ass action hero

SHE was the raven-haired star of the hit 90s fantasy show Xena: Warrior Princess.

But actress Lucy Lawless, who played the kick-ass action hero, looked unrecognisable as she stepped out in New York on Wednesday with a trendy punk-inspired quiff.

 Lucy Lawless played kick-ass action hero Xena: Warrior Princess in the 90s
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Lucy Lawless played kick-ass action hero Xena: Warrior Princess in the 90sCredit: Online USA

The 48-year-old TV babe, from Auckland, New Zealand, showcased her jaw-dropping new ‘do while attending a promotional event for her new programme, Ash v Evil Dead.

Lucy let her striking new style take centre stage by wearing a plain, figure-hugging grey dress, a mustard-hued leather jacket and leopard print heels.

 Xena spent her time battling monsters - and her inner demons
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Xena spent her time battling monsters - and her inner demonsCredit: Channel 5

The brunette debuted her new coif on Instagram last week with a photograph of herself looking shocked while sitting in a hairdresser’s chair.

Lucy was the pin-up for thousands of teen boys - and girls - thanks to her cleavage-revealing leather top and super-slender golden physique.

 Lucy showcased her new quiffed hairdo at a promotional event in New York on Wednesday
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Lucy showcased her new quiffed hairdo at a promotional event in New York on WednesdayCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

The Amazonian warrior woman spent her time fighting monsters while battling inner demons based on sins from her warlord past.

Xena, which aired in the UK on Channel 5, was a spin-off of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, with both shows sharing similar plot lines and themes.

When it wrapped in 2001, Lucy went to star in range of popular shows including Battlestar Galactica, The X-Files and Agents of Shield.

 Lucy unveiled her daring new 'do on Instagram last week
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Lucy unveiled her daring new 'do on Instagram last weekCredit: Getty Images - WireImage
 Xena, whose show aired on Channel 5, had a penchant for beating up the bad guys
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Xena, whose show aired on Channel 5, had a penchant for beating up the bad guysCredit: Channel 5

She has also had guest roles in Curb Your Enthusiasm, The L Word and Veronica Mars.

Lucy, who has three children and is married to Robert Tapert, an American film producer, is a passionate charity campaigner who works with the likes of Greenpeace and Starship Children’s Health.