Sigourney Weaver Drops in on High School Production of 'Alien' : This Is 'So Cool' The actress first played Ellen Ripley in Alien in 1979. By Alexia Fernández. Published on April 27, 2019 04:50PM ...

Sigourney Weaver surprised the emotional young cast of “Alien: The Play” at North Bergen High School Friday night after an encore performance of their sold-out show.

That was proven a few years ago when a high school turned Alien into a play. It was so well-received that Sigourney Weaver attended, and Ridley Scott funded an encore performance.

Sigourney Weaver, who played badass-Lieutenant Ellen Ripley, took to social media and applauded the students at North Bergen High School. “It looked incredible.

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Sigourney Weaver, who is best known for her role in the Alien franchise, says she didn't have a close friend until she was in high school as she moved around a lot as a child ...

In the movies, Sigourney Weaver is in charge: She’s Ripley kicking xenomorph butt (“Alien” films); presaging the apocalypse via possession (“Ghostbusters”) or making abortions possible ...

Sigourney Weaver was born on October 8, 1949, in New York, as Susan Alexandra Weaver. Her mother was a film and theater actress. Her father had many roles, one being a producer.