Sigourney Weaver, the 74-year-old American actress, showed her excitement for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris during a recent event in Venice. With a hint of relief in her voice, she expressed, "We're all so hyped about Kamala." It's been a rough ride since 2016, but we're grateful for her."
When asked if she believed films could help someone like Harris ascend to the presidency, Weaver, famous for her role as Ripley in "Alien," didn't hesitate to share her thoughts. Emotions ran high as she spoke about the impact of strong female roles on women, saying, "So many women approach me and express their gratitude..." before her voice cracked and her eyes welled up.
Her support for Harris is significant, given Weaver's trailblazing work in advocating for women in the public sphere, offering women-centric roles that steer clear of stereotypes. She lightened the mood with a joke, "Gotta have my vodka," before taking a sip from a water bottle.
Weaver is no stranger to playing strong women. She explained her reasoning, "That's such an odd question. I simply play women. And women are strong, and women never back down. Why? Because we can't. We must."
Tonight, Weaver is set to receive the Golden Lion in recognition of her outstanding career achievement at the festival's opening ceremony.
At the press conference, the world watched as Weaver shared her support for Harris. People were curious about the impact of films on politicians like Harris, and Weaver's words resonated with many.
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