Interview #21: Paris Jefferson! Athena 💛🦉🧵Goddess of Warfare, Wisdom, and Weaving

This week, Lou and Shell climb the steps to Mount Olympus and enter the throne room with Paris Jefferson AKA Athena! 🦉⚔️👑 Paris joins us to look back on her unforgettable turn as Athena, the Goddess of Warfare, Wisdom, and don't forget Weaving! ⚔️🦉🧵 She shares what it was like arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand to join *Xena: Warrior Princess* for Season 5, stepping into one of Greek mythology's most iconic roles at the height of the series. We also dive into Athena as a canonically queer character in '90s television 🌈💜. Paris talks about how clear it was to her that Athena loved Ilainus, and why embracing that relationship felt completely natural in her performance.⚡ Paris shares what it was like wearing the breathtaking costumes created by the brilliant Jane Holland ✨💛, bringing Athena's regal presence to life with every shimmering detail. Plus, she reflects on working alongside the late Kevin Smith ❤️, Lucy Lawless ⚔️, and Renée O'Connor 🥰, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about the warmth, talent, and camaraderie that made *Xena* the phenomenon we Xenites know and love. Whether you've loved *Xena* for decades or are discovering it for the first time, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughter, behind-the-scenes stories, as well as, the usual plots lost Nutball foolishness from Lou and Shell as they fangirl out over one of the greats, ATHENA! 🏛️✨⚡   💛 Follow Paris Jefferson 🌐 Website: https://www.parisjefferson.co.uk/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parisjeffersonofficial/ ⚔️ Follow Xena: Warrior Nutballs 🌐 Website: https://xenawarriornutballs.com/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578930248317 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xenawarriornutballs/