SmartLess "Sigourney Weaver"
Dec 5, 2022
Join the legendary Sigourney Weaver, known for her iconic roles in Alien and Avatar, as she shares hilarious insights into her career and the film industry. She discusses the preparations for physically demanding stunts, like parkour and underwater filming, while reflecting on the influence of her character Ripley in empowering strong women on screen. The conversation is sprinkled with anecdotes about her experiences and the importance of storytelling, making for an entertaining blend of laughter and nostalgia.
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Father's Legacy
- Sigourney Weaver's father, Sylvester “Pat” Weaver, headed NBC in the 1950s.
- He created shows like The Today Show and The Tonight Show.
Today Show Pitch
- Sylvester Weaver pitched The Today Show despite NBC's initial resistance to morning programming.
- He believed people wanted news and entertainment upon waking.
Underwater Training
- For Avatar 2, Sigourney Weaver trained with a Navy SEALs instructor to hold her breath underwater.
- She achieved a static breath hold of six and a half minutes.