Hudson was teased in high school, given the nickname "Junk". She says the boys who teased her helped create her Xena: Warrior Princess character Callisto in a way, because Callisto is the way she is because of how she's hurt inside.
(Hudson on her role as Callisto)Hudson: I love doing Callisto. It's therapy. I mean, wouldn't you love it if you got to scream and yell and you got to fight people and you got a sword and no one yelled at you?!