The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Sigourney Weaver's Colbert Questionert
Jan 20, 2026
Join acclaimed actress Sigourney Weaver as she shares delightful insights and personal anecdotes, from her favorite cheddar-and-tomato sandwich linked to her Alien audition to her unforgettable first concert, the Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl. Hear her amusing thoughts on scariest animals and fruit preferences, alongside a heartfelt reflection on death and a friend's vision of heaven. With laughter and honesty, Sigourney reveals her favorite things and what defines her life in five words, highlighting the beautiful complexity of her journey.
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Sandwich Sealed Her Alien Break
- Sigourney Weaver loved a simple cheddar-and-tomato sandwich after her Alien screen test and called it the most delicious thing she'd ever had.
- That meal became tied to the emotional high of landing the role and hearing Ridley Scott call three days later.
Beatles At The Hollywood Bowl
- Sigourney Weaver's first concert was The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl when she was about 12 and she later appeared in Ron Howard's documentary footage.
- She remembers huge hair, screaming girls, and being visible in archival footage decades later.
Purple Ink Letter To John Lennon
- Young Sigourney wrote a long, purple-ink letter to John Lennon and tried to deliver it to a restaurant he frequented but never met him.
- After the concert she and a friend nearly touched the Beatles' limo and then went home overwhelmed with excitement.