- Practices kali-eskrima-silat, a martial art involving sticks and knives.
- Liu won't be following Hollywood trends and planning a lavish wedding when she ties the knot with boyfriend Zach Helm because she doesn't like the idea of a big ceremony. (September 4, 2003)
- Liu has joined the voice cast of UPN's upcoming CG-animated series GAME OVER, providing the voice of the mother of the family at the center of the show. (August 21, 2003)
- Liu has been spotted on a date with CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE playwright Zach Helm just days after bemoaning her lack of male attention -- The good-looking two were spotted out at a Norah Jones concert at New York's Beacon Theater on Wednesday, and seemed to be enjoying each other's company. (July 11, 2003)
- Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu have had enough of co-star Demi Moore's tireless self-promotion - The threesome reportedly became annoyed by beauty Demi's antics at the Los Angeles premiere of the hit flick, and reckon her behavior has had a negative effect at the box office. (July 10, 2003)
- Liu is warning sensitive fans to avoid her new movie KILL BILL because the dramatic violence will make them physically ill - The actress predicts audiences will either flee from the cinema or vomit in their seats when they watch the extreme action even if she thinks the violence is artistic. (June 5, 2003)
- Liu loves being able to flex her muscles in action films because it gives her the chance to show off martial arts skills she learned as a kid.
- Liu insists she's not responsible for Bill Murray's decision to pull out of CHARLIE'S ANGELS' sequel HALO -- The couple reportedly failed to get along on the set of the 2000 action movie, and Murray has now said no to a sequel. (September 2002)
- Was chosen by Entertainment Weekly as one of the sexiest women on television.
- Her television credits include ER ( in the heartfelt story of a young mother whose baby son dies of AIDS), HIGH INCIDENT, NYPD BLUE, L.A. LAW, THE X-FILES, PEARL, on which she was a series regular, and ALLY McBEAL.
- She initially auditioned for the role of Nelle Porter, which went to Australian actress Portia de Rossi. But ALLY McBEAL producer David Kelley liked Liu so much he created a character for her.
- Claims she once had sex with a mysterious spirit that continues to follow her everywhere she goes.
- Replaced Thandie Newton in CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2000)
- An argument between Bill Murray and Liu shut down filming CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2000) for a day.
- In CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2000) she was originally cast as a villain; she was later promoted to Angel.
- Nominated for Best Dance Sequence at MTV Movie Awards for CHARLIE'S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE (2004)
- Nominated for Best Villain at MTV Movie Awards for KILL BILL: VOL. 1 (2004)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at Screen Actors Guild Awards for Ally McBeal (2001)
- Nominated for Best Dressed at MTV Movie Awards for CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2001)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series at Screen Actors Guild Awards for Ally McBeal (2000)
- Nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series at Screen Actors Guild Awards for Ally McBeal (2000)
- Nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for Ally McBeal (1999)
Quotes- "I can't keep up with the madness. I need some madness pills to cope with it." - Lucy on her Ally McBeal success
- "One's uniqueness and personal story can be revealed by one's hands. No pair of hands are the same, and each palm reveals a different story."
- "I always admired Wonde rWoman and the Incredible Hulk - but I don't know if I'd be a very convincing hulk." - Entertainment Weekly. 11.10.00
- "Everything I buy is vintage and smells funny. Maybe that's why I don't have a boyfriend."
Awards- MTV Movie Awards: Best Villain, KILL BILL: VOL. 1 (2004)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture, CHICAGO (2003)
- Young Hollywood Awards: Adrenaline Rush (2003)
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Best Acting Ensemble, CHICAGO (2003)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Action Team (Internet Only), CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2001)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Supporting Actress - Action, SHANGHAI NOON (2001)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best On-Screen Team, CHARLIE'S ANGELS (2001) - shared with Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Ally McBeal (1999)
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