There werent any preconceptions… She was just a character, an everyman, a young person whos put in this extraordinary situation.
Since then, Ripleys been referenced again and again by actresses who take similar leading roles.
While speaking about playing Katniss inThe Hunger Games,Jennifer Lawrence cited Ripleyas a modelfor her performance.
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Kate Beckinsale, who helms theUnderworldfranchise, adores Weavers work as the heroine so muchshe nicknamed herselfafter her.
For her part, Weaver credits theAlienfilms writers consistency with depicting Ripley.
Im very flattered when actresses talk about Ripley, she says.
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I feel very fortunate that I got to play her, but I have to certainly acknowledge the writers….
So many people in the business would have said, Well now we have to make her more sympathetic.
Ripley doesnt have time to venture to be sympathetic, you know?
You know, who are we?
What does it mean to be human?
What does the future hold for us?
Now weve sort of found a balance.
Weaver spoke with EW for a feature inthis years Comic-Con issue.
