Sigourney Weaver’s filmography is stacked with science fiction gems that not only entertain but also expand the genre’s scope ...

Taking on the main-character role in a series already dominated by a legendary actor can be a daunting task.

It was 1979 when Sigourney Weaver portrayed Ellen Ripley as a young actress in the acclaimed sci-fi film Alien, a role she would reprise three more times in the franchise. With a career spanning ...

Media ‘Alien’ star Sigourney Weaver chokes up over the idea that her acting contributed to Kamala Harris’ rise 'It’s been difficult since 2016, and we’re all very grateful about her ...

Sigourney Weaver gives an iconic performance as Ripley in James Cameron’s Aliens, but she initially had an issue with one major element of the movie. By Brad Curran March 10, 2025, 3:30pm ...

But what helped Spaeny figure out her own space in the “Alien” franchise even more was the fact that Weaver’s role was originally written for either gender, it just happened to go to a female.

Sigourney Weaver is laying Ripley to rest. The “ Alien ” star confirmed that she is looking forward to another “younger” actor taking over the role of Ellen Ripley, which she originated in ...

Sigourney Weaver said she won't return to play Ellen Ripley in another "Alien" movie. She said she wanted to star in a planned Neill Blomkamp movie but they "didn't get to do that." Weaver last ...

Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley in Ridley Scott's 'Alien' 20th Century Fox Film Corp / Everett Collection Sigourney Weaver has put a lot of time in space and says she is done playing Ellen Ripley ...