Photos That Reveal Sigourney Weaver‘s Other Side of Her

Sigourney Weaver stands as a towering icon in Hollywood, blending fierce strength with graceful vulnerability. Her role as Ellen Ripley redefined action heroines, inspiring generations of fans worldwide. With a career spanning decades, she captivates audiences with diverse and powerful performances. Weaver’s blend of intelligence and charisma makes her a beloved figure in cinema.

Biography of Sigourney Weaver

Full Name: Susan Alexandra Weaver

Date of Birth: October 8, 1949

Sigourney Weaver Age: 76 years

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, NY, USA

Nationality & Ethnicity: American with English, Scottish, and Dutch roots

Nicknames: Fans call he Sci-fi Queen

Family

Father Name: Sylvester Pat Weaver

Mother Name: Elizabeth Inglis

Brother Name: Trajan Weaver

Sigourney Weaver Height in Meters: 1.82

Sigourney Weaver Husband:
Jim Simpson Stage director since 1984.

Daughter Name

Sigourney weaver daughter name is Charlotte Simpson

Pets:
• Cat name Jones
• Italian Greyhound Cosí-fan-tutte

Physical Traits

Sigourney Weaver Height: 5′

Height in Centimeters: 182 cm

Measurements: 34 – 26 – 36

Sigourney Weaver Weight: 66 kg

Weight in Pounds: 146 pounds

Eye Color: Light brown hue

Hair Color: Naturally dark brown

Education or Acting Training

• Stanford University, BA in English, graduated in 1972.
• Yale School of Drama, MFA in Acting, completed in 1974.
1• 975–76 Apprenticed at the Yale Repertory Theatre.

Hobbies and Interests

• Gorilla trekking and conservation hikes
• Scuba diving near Goat Cay, her private island retreat
• Shakespeare reading circles with fellow Yale alums
• Vintage typewriter collecting—she owns 40+ machines
• Gardening heirloom tomatoes at her upstate New York home

Sigourney Weaver Movies

• Alien 1979.
• Aliens 1986.
• Ghostbusters 1984.
• Gorillas in the Mist 1988.
• Working Girl 1988.
• Alien 3, 1992.
• Death and the Maiden, 1994.
• Alien Resurrection, 1997.
• The Ice Storm, 1997.
• Galaxy Quest 1999.
• Holes 2003.
• The Village 2004.
• Avatar 2009.
• Avatar: The Way of Water, 2022.

Sigourney Weaver TV Shows and OTT

• Somerset 1976.
• Snow White: A Tale of Terror, 1997.
• Futurama voice 2002.
• Political Animals 2012.
• Doc Martin 2015 and 2017.
• The Defenders 2017.
• The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart 2023.

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Two Golden Globe Awards in 1988
• BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in The Ice Storm in 1997.
• Grammy Award for her narration work.
• Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in 1999.
I• nternational Goya Award in 2024.
• Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in 2024.

Business Ventures

• Co-founded The Flea Theater in Manhattan with husband Jim Simpson in 1996.

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• She chairs the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
• Weaver spoke at the UN on ocean habitat threats in 2006.
• She hosts galas for Trickle Up, aiding women in poverty.
• Weaver champions women’s rights and gender equality

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• She chose “Sigourney” at 14 after a minor character in The Great Gatsby.
• Sigourney Weaver’s young photos reveal she was already 5′ 10″ in 8th grade.
• Holds an honorary doctorate from Stanford in Fine Arts.
• Once voiced the ship’s computer in WALL-E (uncredited cameo).
• Can recite Alien dialogue backwards—party trick confirmed by James Cameron.
• Changed her name from Susan after reading The Great Gatsby at fourteen.
• Made a backward basketball shot on first take in Alien Resurrection.
• Felt like a giant spider growing up due to early height.
• Has a fear of traveling in elevators.
• Volunteered on an Israeli kibbutz in her youth.

Sigourney Weaver Net worth

$60 million as of 2025

Social Media Accounts

Not Known official accounts but many fans has made the account in the name of the actress.