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Happy 70th birthday, Sigourney Weaver: Her life in pictures

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Sigourney Weaver was born Oct. 8, 1949. The sci-fi hero might be best known for her role as Ellen Ripley in the " Alien " franchise. Here she is in the first film, released in 1979.
Sigourney Weaver was born Oct. 8, 1949. The sci-fi hero might be best known for her role as Ellen Ripley in the "Alien" franchise. Here she is in the first film, released in 1979.
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In Los Angeles on Nov. 29, 1983.
In Los Angeles on Nov. 29, 1983.
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She starred opposite Bill Murray in the " Ghostbusters " movies. This is 1989 ' s " Ghostbusters II. "
She starred opposite Bill Murray in the "Ghostbusters" movies. This is 1989's "Ghostbusters II."
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The extraterrestrial got up close and personal in 1992 ' s " Alien 3. "
The extraterrestrial got up close and personal in 1992's "Alien 3."
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Ripley (Weaver) had a rough go in the third " Alien " installment.
Ripley (Weaver) had a rough go in the third "Alien" installment.
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In 1994, Weaver starred in the thriller " Death and the Maiden.
In 1994, Weaver starred in the thriller "Death and the Maiden.
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Weaver starred with (clockwise from center) Tim Allen, Alan Rickman, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell and Tony Shalhoub in " Galaxy Quest " in 1999.
Weaver starred with (clockwise from center) Tim Allen, Alan Rickman, Sam Rockwell, Daryl Mitchell and Tony Shalhoub in "Galaxy Quest" in 1999.
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Unexpectedly drafted into a real space mission by aliens who believe their science fiction series is real life, Gwen DeMarco (Weaver) finds herself on a hostile planet in the wacky " Galaxy Quest.
Unexpectedly drafted into a real space mission by aliens who believe their science fiction series is real life, Gwen DeMarco (Weaver) finds herself on a hostile planet in the wacky "Galaxy Quest.
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Weaver received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Dec. 16, 1999.
Weaver received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Dec. 16, 1999.
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She posed for USA TODAY in 2000.
She posed for USA TODAY in 2000.
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Weaver in a scene from the 2001 rom-com " Heartbreakers.
Weaver in a scene from the 2001 rom-com "Heartbreakers.
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A portrait at the Regency Hotel in New York, June 5, 2006.
A portrait at the Regency Hotel in New York, June 5, 2006.
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She starred in " Infamous, " a film about the life of Truman Capote, in 2006.
She starred in "Infamous," a film about the life of Truman Capote, in 2006.
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In 2007, she was in " Snow Cake.
In 2007, she was in "Snow Cake.
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Weaver posed for USA TODAY in New York City on April 7, 2008, while promoting " Baby Mama.
Weaver posed for USA TODAY in New York City on April 7, 2008, while promoting "Baby Mama.
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The following year, the photo shoot was at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles to promote " Avatar. "
The following year, the photo shoot was at Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles to promote "Avatar."
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She also promoted the fantasy film at Hotel de Rome on Dec. 8, 2009, in Berlin.
She also promoted the fantasy film at Hotel de Rome on Dec. 8, 2009, in Berlin.
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On the red carpet at the 82nd annual Academy Awards on March 7, 2010.
On the red carpet at the 82nd annual Academy Awards on March 7, 2010.
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Weaver and longtime friend Jamie Lee Curtis starred together in " You Again. " Here they are at the LA premiere of the film on Sept. 22, 2010.
Weaver and longtime friend Jamie Lee Curtis starred together in "You Again." Here they are at the LA premiere of the film on Sept. 22, 2010.
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Weaver received the trophy for best actress, international, during the 48th Golden Camera awards in Berlin on Feb. 2, 2013.
Weaver received the trophy for best actress, international, during the 48th Golden Camera awards in Berlin on Feb. 2, 2013.
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At the Dior and I NY Premiere on April 7, 2015.
At the Dior and I NY Premiere on April 7, 2015.
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Weaver attended the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London on June 7, 2016.
Weaver attended the Glamour Women of the Year Awards in London on June 7, 2016.
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She was at " Marvel ' s The Defenders " during San Diego Comic-Con on July 21, 2017.
She was at "Marvel's The Defenders" during San Diego Comic-Con on July 21, 2017.
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In October 2018, she posed with " Ghostbusters " cosplayers on the red carpet at the 13th Rome Film Fest at Auditorium Parco Della Musica.
In October 2018, she posed with "Ghostbusters" cosplayers on the red carpet at the 13th Rome Film Fest at Auditorium Parco Della Musica.
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