Sigourney Weaver is opening up in a new interview for the Daily Telegraph‘s Stellar magazine, discussing why she’s considered a feminist icon.
“I never feel like an inspiring figure,” Weaver admitted. “But I know I have that connection with people, especially with young women. And I’m very grateful for that. I’ve played the kind of roles that say women are strong, because this is something I believe very much.”
At 71, Weaver remains as in-demand as ever. “Working in this business makes me stay fit,” she explained. “Stamina is probably one of the most important things to have.”
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Another reason for her health and vigour is her vegetarian-striving-for-vegan diet.
“We try,” she responded when asked if she’s still vegan. “[‘Avatar’ director] Jim Cameron is also a vegan, so we have vegan caterers on the ‘Avatar’ films. My husband, daughter and I really try very hard to be at least vegetarian.”
She also shared a bit about reprising one of her most iconic screen roles in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” — or at least as much as she could given that she’s “not allowed to say anything about” the upcoming sequel.
Admitting it “was fun to reunite with the people who made it before,” she added: “One thing I’m conscious of: I’ve been around so long, on a set, I know I’m probably the oldest person there. But I wanted the different generations to feel connected by this sort of brotherhood/sisterhood of what we do.”
