Sigourney Weaver Gets Emotional While Talking About Kamala Harris at Venice Film Festival 2024
justjared.comSigourney Weaver is getting emotional while talking about Vice President Kamala Harris. The 74-year-old Alien icon sat for a press conference ahead of receiving the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 2024 Venice Film Festival.
During the discussion, she was asked about her acting and empowering women, specifically her character of Ripley in Alien, and how it could help make it possible for Kamala Harris to become the next President of the United States.
She then said she was “so excited about Kamala” before apparently tearing up, via Variety. Keep reading to find out more… “To think for one moment that my work would have anything to do with her rise makes me very happy, actually, because it’s true,” she said. “I have so many women who come and thank me.” As she choked up, she reached for her water, joking: “Sorry, I need my vodka.” She added of the Vice President: “It’s been difficult since 2016, and we’re all very grateful about her.” Sigourney was joined at the event by her child Shar Simpson and their partner Nemo Allen.
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