Sigourney Weaver is one of the most consequential and important figures in Hollywood. Her breakout role as Ellen Ripley in the movie “Alien” (1979) and sequels “Aliens” (1986), “Alien 3” (1992), and “Alien: Resurrection” (1997) not only earned her an Academy Award nomination but also laid the groundwork for future female protagonists in action movies. Weaver has also starred in other major franchises, such as the Ghostbusters movies, including “Ghostbusters” (1984), “Ghostbusters II” (1989), “Ghostbusters” (2016), and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” (2021). Weaver is also known for her extensive work in the Avatar film series, beginning with “Avatar” (2009) and the sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022). She notably won two Golden Globes for two different standout performances in the same year: the drama “Gorillas in the Mist” (1988) and the Mike Nichols movie “Working Girl” (1988). Her other major performances include “The Ice Storm” (1997), “Galaxy Quest” (1999), “The Village” (2004), “WALL-E” (2008), “A Monster Calls” (2016), “Call Jane” (2022), and “Dust Bunny” (2025).