These 17 Action stars are synonymous with their franchises

6. Sigourney Weaver, Alien

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Sigourney Weaver broke stereotypes when she became one of the first few women to lead a sci-fi franchise. Her portrayal of Ellen Ripley, who is resilient, tactful, and intelligent, made her character into a pop culture staple. The franchise’s pulse-pounding horror and action are inimitable, and the progressive visual effects used to portray its otherworldly creatures can still fill a sense of dread.

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