Xena Had a Second Star Nobody Talks About Anymore

Xena Had a Second Star Nobody Talks About Anymore For six seasons, Renee O'Connor stood beside Lucy Lawless as Gabrielle — the naive village girl who transformed into one of television's most beloved warriors. But when Xena: Warrior Princess ended in 2001, something unexpected happened. While her co-star remained a household name, Renee O'Connor seemed to vanish from mainstream Hollywood. Except she didn't disappear. She made a decision almost nobody watching that finale saw coming — one that changed the entire direction of her career, and quietly built a second life most fans have no idea about. This is the real story of what happened to Xena's other star, in her own words and career choices — from Potidaea's talkative farm girl to a director building her own productions. 🔔 Subscribe for more untold stories behind the shows and stars you grew up with. #XenaWarriorPrincess #ReneeOConnor #Gabrielle