- Sigourney Weaver is the rare actress to win two Golden Globe Awards in the same year (1988).
- She won Best Actress for Gorillas In The Mist and Best Supporting Actress for Working Girl.
- Weaver cemented her legacy as a trailblazing action hero with her iconic role as Ellen Ripley in the Alien series.
- While known for blockbusters, her career is defined by critically-acclaimed, award-winning dramatic performances.
A Tribute to a Hollywood Trailblazer
On her birthday, we celebrate Sigourney Weaver, a towering talent who has dominated both blockbusters and independent dramas for decades. While younger audiences may know her as Grace from the Avatar films, Weaver’s groundbreaking career has left an indelible mark on cinematic history, proving her versatility and power time and again.
The Iconic Ellen Ripley
Weaver’s career soared to stratospheric heights as Ellen Ripley in the Alien Series (1979-1997). Starting with Ridley Scott’s tense 1979 original, she established one of film’s greatest heroes. Her performance in James Cameron’s action-packed sequel, Aliens (1986), was so powerful it earned her a rare Academy Award nomination for Best Actress—a feat for the sci-fi horror genre. She continued to explore Ripley’s depth in David Fincher’s introspective Alien 3 (1992) and the futuristic Alien: Resurrection (1997).
The Unforgettable Double Win of 1988
Weaver achieved a historic milestone in 1988, winning two Golden Globe awards in a single night.
Gorillas In The Mist
In this powerful biographical drama, she delivered a passionate and determined performance as primatologist Dian Fossey. Her portrayal of Fossey’s dedication to protecting endangered mountain gorillas from poachers earned her the Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Working Girl
In the same year, she showcased her comedic and dramatic range as the ruthless, idea-stealing boss Katherine Parker. The sharp, witty performance won her the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and another Oscar nomination, solidifying her status as one of the most versatile actresses of her generation.
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