Happy Birthday Sigourney Weaver: When Avatar 2 Star Admitted To Performing Own Stunts Because She Didn’t Want Anyone To Think ‘She’s Old’

As a devoted admirer of the remarkable Sigourney Weaver, I find her unwavering spirit and indomitable willpower truly inspiring. At 75 years old, she defies age, shattering stereotypes and proving that women in Hollywood are not to be underestimated. Her dedication to her craft is nothing short of extraordinary.


Sigourney Weaver proves time and again that there’s no limit to her talents! At 75 years old, this exceptional actress took on performing her own stunts during the filming of the Avatar sequel, demonstrating that she refuses to be held back by age assumptions.

2020 saw Zoe Saldana, in an interview with both IndieWire and the New York Times, expressing her intention to perform her own stunts during filming for Avatar 2, despite being 70 years old at the time. This remarkable actress expressed a hope that whatever fate had in store for her would surpass even her most daring expectations.

The seasoned celebrity also shared with the media, “I generally don’t think, ‘I can’t do this,’ or ‘I can’t do that.’ Instead, I say, ‘Bring it on!’ and then we’ll find out.” She further stated, “I did have some reservations. However, training was meant for such situations. Moreover, I was determined to prove people wrong who might think, ‘She’s too old for this.’

Additionally, she disclosed that her meticulous preparations encompassed scuba diving in the depths of Key West, Florida, and Hawaii. The actress shared experiences of lying on the ocean floor where manta rays gracefully swam above her.

It was disclosed that she honed her skills under the guidance of expert military scuba divers, mastering the art of holding her breath for over six minutes.

It demonstrates that women in Hollywood should not be underestimated based on age, as they consistently put in extraordinary effort to demonstrate their talent is equal to their male counterparts and challenge societal narratives that doubt female ability.

Over the span of several successful decades, Weaver has consistently demonstrated her talent by assuming unusual characters in movies such as Alien, its sequels, Ghostbusters, Avatar, Gorillas in the Mist, Prayers for Bobby, and numerous others.

In terms of her recent acting roles, she appeared in “Avatar: The Way of Water”, “Master Gardener”, “Call Jane”, “The Good House”, and “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”.

Read More

2024-10-08 12:37