Sigourney Weaver tears up linking Ripley from ‘Alien’ to Kamala Harris: ‘Makes me happy’
Sigourney Weaver got emotional talking about her iconic role as Ripley from the "Alien" films and Kamala Harris during her press conference at the Venice Film Festival.
Sigourney Weaver got emotional while talking about Kamala Harris during her press conference at the Venice Film Festival ahead of receiving a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement.
Asked about the impact of her acting in empowering women — specifically her iconic role as the Ripley from the "Alien" films — and how it could help make it possible for Harris to become U.S. president, Weaver said she was “so excited about Kamala.”
She then appeared to tear up at the thought of her having any influence. “To think for one moment that my work would have anything to do with her rise makes me very happy, actually, because it’s true,” she said. “I have so many women who come and thank me.”
As she choked up, Weaver reached for her water, joking: “Sorry, I need my vodka.”
Of Harris, she added, “It’s been difficult since 2016, and we’re all very grateful about her.”
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