Here are 10 lesser-known facts about Sigourney Weaver:

Here are 10 lesser-known facts about Sigourney Weaver:

1. Sigourney Weaver became famous for her role as the protagonist "Ellen Ripley" in Alien (1979), which established her as one of the most influential actresses in the history of science fiction cinema.

2. She starred in Avatar (2009), one of the highest-grossing films of all time, with a global box office exceeding $2.8 billion.

3. Sigourney Weaver has been nominated for an Academy Award three times, twice in 1988: Best Supporting Actress for Working Girl and Best Actress for Gorillas in the Mist.

4. Weaver starred in all four Alien films: Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), and Alien: Resurrection (1997).

5. In 1997, she earned $11 million for her role in Alien: Resurrection, making her one of the highest-paid actresses at the time.

6. In 1988, Weaver won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for Gorillas in the Mist and Best Supporting Actress for Working Girl.

7. Sigourney Weaver's father was Pat Weaver, former president of NBC, and her mother, Elizabeth Inglis, was a British actress.

8. Weaver holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in Drama from Yale University, which played a crucial role in her acting success.

9. Weaver appeared in the Ghostbusters series in 1984 and 1989, with the films grossing over $500 million worldwide.

10. Weaver's films have grossed over $4 billion, making her one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood history.