SmartLess "Sigourney Weaver"
Dec 5, 2022
Join the legendary Sigourney Weaver, known for her iconic roles in Alien and Avatar, as she shares hilarious insights into her career and the film industry. She discusses the preparations for physically demanding stunts, like parkour and underwater filming, while reflecting on the influence of her character Ripley in empowering strong women on screen. The conversation is sprinkled with anecdotes about her experiences and the importance of storytelling, making for an entertaining blend of laughter and nostalgia.
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Recording Locations
- Will Arnett records from his dad's study, Jason Bateman from a room above his garage, and Sean Hayes from his billiard room-turned-office.
- The hosts engage in banter about their recording locations.
Haunted Hayride
- Sean Hayes recounts a recent experience on a haunted hayride in Griffith Park.
- This sparks a humorous discussion about the park's reputation for illicit activities.
Name Change
- Sigourney Weaver, born Susan, changed her name at 13 after finding it too diminutive.
- She was inspired by a character's aunt's name in The Great Gatsby.