Sigourney Weaver tears up when Ripley from ‘Alien’ linked to Kamala Harris: ‘Makes me happy’

Sigourney Weaver got emotional while talking about Kamala Harris during her press conference at the Venice Film Festival ahead of receiving a Golden Lion for lifetime achievement. Asked about the impact of her acting in empowering women — specifically her iconic role as the Ripley from the "Alien" films — and how it could help make it possible for Harris to become U.S. president, Weaver said she was “so excited about Kamala.” She then appeared to tear up at the thought of her having any influence. “To think for one...