Weaver’s first performance as Ripley in Alien launched her career, but Aliens is often regarded by many as the definitive portrayal of Ripley in the entire Alien franchise, with Weaver even ...

Iconic image number two features a bald-headed Ripley turning away, but not backing down, from a xenomorph who gets its drooling mouth right next to her face. The first of the two images comes from ...

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