Alien icon Sigourney Weaver reflects on the legacy of iconic sci-fi character Ellen Ripley, and admits to being surprised at how influential it has become over the years. First appearing in 1979's Alien, Ellen Ripley evolved as a fearless hero who could stand against the otherworldly xenomorphs and actually beat them at their own game. It is a characterization that has gone down in history as one of the most beloved in sci-fi and cinema in general.

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