Sigourney Weaver in Bikini

Sigourney was born October 8, 1949 in Manhattan, New York as a daughter of television executive and actress. That certainly had an impact on her career choices. When it comes to college education, Weaver attended Sarah Lawrence College and Stanford University. She’s married to Jim Simpson since 1984. They have one kid. Sigourney played in Ghostbusters, Aliens, The Cabin in the Woods and countless other movies.

Career Highlights

Career: Weaver’s career began with a non-speaking role in Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall,” which was released in 1977. That being said, her real breakthrough came two years later when she appeared in Ridley Scott’s “Alien” in 1979. Although Veronica Cartwright was originally slated to appear in the role, a last-minute change gave Sigourney the opportunity she had been waiting for. “Alien” proved to be a massive blockbuster hit, grossing over $203 million on a budget of around $10 million. Critics singled Weaver out for praise, celebrating her strong yet sympathetic performance. Later, Weaver would appear in three more “Alien” films.

Family and Personal Life

She married Jim Simpson in 1984, and the couple welcomed a daughter named Charlotte in 1990.

She played her first minor role in Woody Allen’s comedy Annie Hall.