Sigourney Weaver | Born: 1949

Because of her career that stretches nearly five decades, Sigourney Weaver was able to inspire both young and old. She rose to prominence for playing the iconic role of Ellen Ripley in Alien. While her performance was certainly one for the ages, what made it more impressive is the fact that it was her first major acting credit. In addition, it inspired a new generation of actresses to take up more action-packed heroic roles. Her character eventually became a symbol of female empowerment.

Throughout her career, she starred in many iconic films, including Ghostbusters, Avatar, Galaxy Quest, and Aliens. Even though she is in her 70s, Weaver is still quite active as an actress. Recently, she reprised her role from the original Ghostbusters in Ghostbusters: Afterlife, which is slated to be released in November of 2021. She has received numerous accolades over the years, including two Golden Globes and a BAFTA Award.