Sigourney Weaver Gossip

Sigourney Weaver was shocked when she saw herself as a blue alien in 'Avatar'.

The Hollywood actress - who plays a scientist called Grace Augustine in the groundbreaking science fiction movie - was surprised by how lifelike her 3-D alien self looked in the special effects-laden film.

Sigourney - who is most famous for her role as Ellen Ripley in the 'Alien' films - told BANG Showbiz: "I think every science fiction film is so unique, I'd never done performance capture and the who ... Like this? Continue reading...

Sigourney Weaver has never been "babe material".

The 59-year-old actress - who achieved cult sex symbol status with her performances in the 'Alien' movies - is convinced she has landed more interesting film roles because of her unconventional looks.

She said: "I think I was lucky because I have always played these odd women who didn't fit in. I think if you are used to playing a babe, it's much tougher to make the transition to other roles. I guess I was lucky that I wasn't babe ... Like this? Continue reading...

Sigourney Weaver's mother used to call her "plain".

The actress tried to seek reassurance from her mother about her unconventional looks when she was growing up, but was always left unhappy by the response.

She said: "I had an English mother who was always trying to make sure I wouldn't be conceited, to the point where I had a real inferiority complex.

"I would say, 'Mummy am I pretty?' and she would say, 'Well no, you're plain dear, but never mind.' I thought, 'Gosh, if ... Like this? Continue reading...