At the Venice Film Festival, where she received a lifetime achievement award, Sigourney Weaver was moved to tears when a reporter suggested her empowering film roles, particularly as Ellen Ripley in the ‘Alien’ series, might have paved the way for Kamala Harris to become a presidential contender. Weaver expressed deep emotion at the idea, acknowledging the impact her portrayals have had on women, and celebrating how older female characters have evolved from stereotypes to more authentic and respected roles in Hollywood.