“To have the luxury of getting older and your perspective changing, there are many more things I have time to notice and be grateful for.” Sigourney Weaver has delivered some of Hollywood’s most iconic performances, from Lt. Ellen Ripley in “Alien” to Dr. Grace Augustine in “Avatar.” The iconic actress reflects how roles for women have changed in Hollywood and how her decades of experience have become an asset in the industry. | AARP Michigan | Facebook

Happy Birthday, Sigourney Weaver! This Sci-Fi queen has so many amazing roles, but our favorites are 'Alien,' 'Galaxy Quest,' and 'Death and the Maiden.' What's yours? https://imdb.to/3lm2Lws | IMDb

When Sigourney Weaver was younger, she noticed that roles for older women in Hollywood were often little more than caricatures. The actress, who is nominated for AARP Movies for Grownups Best Supporting Actress award, shares how things are different today. Read the full interview with the AARP The Magazine cover star at the link in the comments. | AARP