Sigourney Weaver Spent Over 6 Minutes Underwater for Avatar: The Way of Water | The Tonight Show

Sigourney Weaver talks about being called "The Legend" on the cover of Elle magazine, her dad Pat Weaver's joy from working in show business and learning how to hold her breath under water for Avatar: The Way of Water.
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[@wishingonthemoon1]

She, trained to hold her breath for SIX and a half minutes?!?! She’s right, not a legend, but THE legend.

[@lexkanyima2195]

At her age was so tough

[@N7Sound]

And we should be impressed? She used to kill Aliens in the past..

[@dustinnickolas1583]

@@N7Sound Yea but now she has powers

[@erttttt]

Much better, a ninja.

[@Fortune_of_fantasy]

It’s so impressive and her husband did it with her like that’s so crazy

[@alexlazzerly3677]

Sigourney Weaver and Susan Sarandon, both women in their 70s who have aged amazingly.

[@byron7649]

Yasss

[@dennyjones6921]

Swear to god I always thought they were the same person 😂😂

[@chaxologist2961]

Like fine wine, that is.

[@nealsmall9316]

@@chaxologist2961 I had a dream that I slept in Sigourney's room and she woke me up by taking her socks off and she put her left foot on my face and my eyes opened wide and I farted and she bended down and flipped me over and putted a needle up my anal and I woke up an hour later and I was in the bathtub with her I was like 😳😬

[@danico3070]

and both have great names!

[@librarysong8617]

Okay but how can Sigourney be 73 years old and stil look gorgeous

[@lillymsf5946]

Yo srsly she's 73???? NO FRIGGIN WAY :D

[@alioxinfree]

She's vegan, doesn't smoke or drink alcohol: the 3 things that age people fastest.

[@Cleon851]

@@alioxinfree vegan isn’t beneficial

[@leont7956]

@@Cleon851 vegans actually do often have health benefits but not because of the fact that they avoid meat, but because they avoid PROCESSED food

[@erixon_music]

@@leont7956 yes. And also if you don't eat meat at all it is much less likely that you get some serious disease like cancer.

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's a legend. She's aged well. Can't wait to see Avatar sequel. Hard to believe it's been 13 years since the last movie.

[@JeanLucCaptain]

yes CARTOON EVIL humasn to CARTOON EVIL na'vi CAAAAN'T WAIT.

[@sarahlovely]

why did u throw in the she aged well? lol

[@samueleuresti3]

Sigourney is such a nice and unique name. And she's been around for such a long time; I'm surprised that more people are not named Sigourney.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Yep, good point!

[@MrOnlyforcommenting]

Love the unique name. Glad not many use it .

[@Kanoog]

I never thought about it like that, but you make a valid point.

[@dylanstedman]

Her real name is Susan

[@loveforeignaccents]

@@dylanstedman Wow, just looked it up... had no idea. May explain why her and Susan Sarandon always seemingly remind me of each other though. Thanks for the info!

[@MONSTERaider]

Sigourney is elegant and a legend, and on top of it she's badass! I love this woman.

[@manofiske3318]

'' A legend '' ? For what? Don't be silly

[@MONSTERaider]

@@manofiske3318 It looks like you're not a fan of Sigourney Weaver, I wonder why you're watching this anyway. and BTW I can choose whoever I want to be a legend, it's up to me not to you. Calling people silly because they love something and admire it is silly.

[@manofiske3318]

@@MONSTERaider From 'silly' to plain, old dumb.

[@MONSTERaider]

@@manofiske3318 What a nice person you are, talking to a stranger in very rude way, thank you!

[@Alpha-bt9bh]

@@manofiske3318 sigourney is absolutely a living legend. Cope

[@KDougherty04]

They just don't make em like they use to. She's such a lady - modest, kind, and ageless. Definitely one of the greats who can't be replaced.

[@em0_tion]

Aliens and Avatar are some of my all-time favorite sci-fi movies and she plays a big part of that! THE Legend, indeed! 🙇‍♂🙏

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

she was great in copycat ! under rated suspense thriller

[@em0_tion]

@@jameswilliams-zr8co Thank you for the suggestion, I will watch it. 👌🙇‍♂

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

@@em0_tion oh copycat is a 'must see', if you like great suspense thrillers about a serial killer.. great cast too, has Holly Hunter who also was amazing in it

[@em0_tion]

@@jameswilliams-zr8co That first creepy email animation got me good for some reason! 🤣👌

[@jameswilliams-zr8co]

@@em0_tion oh did u watch copycat? ..its an awesome suspense thriller,, came out the same year as se7en, audiences love serial killer flicks

[@Simoner77]

I met her at the calgary expo in 2013. I've been a fan since I was 7 back when Ghostbusters came out. When I met her, she hugged me and gave me a kiss on the cheek and was so kind and friendly :)

[@FrancisSyCoCo]

my all time favorite heroine.. nothing beats Ripley and the first two Alien films... masterclass...

[@prilljazzatlanta5070]

Ripley? 😂

[@RickDistance]

Not even Walt Disney and Anime???

[@charoleawood]

I think she's even more amazing in Alien 3, no lie, it's one of her best roles

[@guzgonzalez6982]

@@charoleawood Alien 3 was incredible, so was she.

[@MelissaM-lo5hi]

One of my favorite all time actor/actresses. She seems like a genuine true down to Earth person. I’d love to see her in another Alien movie of some sort. Everytime I see her I think”Alien”everytime! Now I wanna go watch that classic. Thanks for giving us all these wonderful years with your great talent . Keep it coming please

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

She's Ripley! Of course Sigourney is a legend!

[@jillmaeconnet2266]

She is one of my all-time favorites! Especially loved her in Working Girl and Death and the Maiden. So talented.

[@XxCore4xX]

The legend indeed! Love her, and her interviews are fantastic!

[@cwayzums]

I love how the way Sigourney looked while describing her underwater acting was exactly how Kiri looked in the movie with that pure joy.

[@Lone_Star86]

She is a legend 💙

[@squallleonhart3286]

She IS a legend. One of the best actresses out there!

[@thehound1359]

I met her at the tony awards after party in 2004 where I worked security. I was surprised how tall she is. I’m 6’4 and she was literally taller than me with her heels on. I was a huge ghostbusters fan when I was a kid and had to tell her how much I loved her as an actor. She was so gracious.

[@evem4876]

She's so sweet n grecious celebrated say she's really nice n kind ...so positive about her ....👍❤️

[@bennyadler9502]

She's just the best ❤

[@laurenbraden7317]

I still love it when her voice comes on in the finding nemo sequel.

[@thiagoteixeira6537]

I thought of that too! Another movie that grossed 1 billion dollars that she's in it!

[@BrandonCroker]

What an amazing actress and person in general

[@kenshiro7072]

Such an Iconic Lady SW are! Always loved her and their movies .

[@wikedwun]

Alien will forever be my fav Sci-fi series

[@hannanshahid2416]

Just love her, this entire interview was such positive vibes!

[@TesGon]

To me she will always be the greatest. What a stunning woman she is damn!!

[@mesdjz8294]

Legend, Legend, Legend, and the number 1 in the world, absolutely phenomenal,

[@dacrimsoncurse]

oscar nominated 3 times, emmy nominated 4 times? Why tf only nominated? she should've won like 2 of these each

[@Lyndonswing]

Especially for Aliens.

[@zacharybodnar739]

@@Lyndonswing As great and iconic that role is, no. That is not Oscar worthy. Sci-fi rarely gets an actor or film and Oscar.

[@himamamo]

Exactly 🤦🏾‍♀️, she is original & amazing human actress 👏🏾🙏🏾

[@carlos10571]

Loved her new character. She looked beautiful with her fairy wings.

[@BorrietheBlade]

Legend is an understatement ❤️

[@mikey2848]

She did amazing as Kiri 🦋

[@guileniam]

She's Kiri?

[@mikey2848]

@@guileniam yea!! She did great didn’t she?

[@guileniam]

@@mikey2848 for sure!

[@ikenzz]

@@mikey2848 yes

[@Salvia_Salvation]

She did really amazing

[@chanjessiet]

She really acted out the 14 years old vibe in the movie. She is an amazing actor. She should win an Oscar.

[@AlexaExtraordinaire]

The absolute Legend. Growing up in the 80's Sigourney gave us so many great films, and I LOOOVE Heartbreakers from 2001, she's hilarious.

[@lilmac9982]

A legend indeed! Ripley is my favorite super-hero!

[@rickypats136]

She is truly a legend!!🙏💕♥

[@DanielR0828]

She is so incredible! Im so excited for Avatar WOW

[@reginald1817]

Weaver is absolutely EPIC!!💯

[@fredwhite5214]

Her and Sarandon were my first celebrity crushes. And still are crushes if I'm being honest

[@waichung7466]

She is a Legend

[@maninthecastle3677]

From Ghostbusters to Avatar!!! Its a long and beautiful journey. Miss Weaver still slays!❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@himamamo]

Amazing human actress, loved all her movies 🤗, bravo & she is amazing in Avatar 1 & 2 🙏🏾👏🏾

[@smokinjoecool9370]

Such a beautiful woman. Young actresses need to take notes from Sigourney Weaver and Jamie Lee Curtis. They are Queens of talent, acting, and beauty.

[@Fcutdlady]

Love Sigourney Weaver , legend indeed

[@laurenblair2863]

Would love to see another her do one last alien, kinda of like a passing of the torch....one of the best for sure

[@explorewithefrain7305]

Sigourney Weaver has so much talent & beauty. I believe she will take home the Oscar next year!

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

She still looks amazing

[@henriswonders.4905]

She is one beautiful woman unreal ive loved watching her in movies and film for years and years considering shes what inbher 70s my lord.

[@CorneliusSRT8]

I love Sigourney, she is a legend!!!! Much respect to you love!!!!

[@anthonyt219]

Weaver has a such a elegance to her with class and wisdom even in her younger years. Very kind and humble woman. Glad to see her still working in movies like avatar

[@TheTwinRabbitMan]

Great actress without a doubt! Love her in anything!

[@sabineschoder]

Sigourney was the first kickass female action star in a Iead role I saw as a kid - she has been one of my favorites ever since.

[@helloiamfocus]

Love from germany, i just came out of the Cinema and the movie was GREAT! cant wait for the 3 ♥

[@maximus7288]

Ripley will always be one of the major badass movie female characters of all time. Sigourney IS a legend!

[@TheLordstrider]

She is a true national treasure, should be preserved at all costs :)

[@PaganMinn]

this woman i have sooo much respect for. im a die hard fan of the alien series at least most of the older films. i grew up watching her and she will forever hold a very special place in my heart. holy shit this is awesome!

[@ricardocjoulzenn2568]

Sigourney Weaver doesnt seem to have truly age....she still could play a badass even oldschool in a movie at her age like Veronica Falcon in Queen of the South

[@Readyforit7723]

True

[@miracoli16]

Wow, didn't know that this fantastic, legendary actress has such a great sense of humor. She is so adorable and funny!

[@Raven-kv9mb]

I wish I looked that good in my 20's and 30's much less my 70's! I'm jealous of her beauty!

[@katierose3262]

Lmao I feel like Jimmy Fallon is fan girling hard right now with all the excited giggles 😂❤️ it's cute. I would fan girl too its the fricken legend sigourney Weaver!!?!!

[@javonezell]

She’s a legend through & through

[@Acid4Blood]

Sigourney is all class and above the rest ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wysiwyg2006]

She looks fantastic still. Loved her ever since seeing her in my youth for the first time in Aliens back in the late 80s

[@necromorph238]

Ripley. One of the greatest characters put to film. THE sci-fi icon.

[@stacia922]

Love Sigourney! ❤

[@tarkajedi3331]

I plan on watching Avatar 2, four times at the cinema. EPIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kingk9407]

A legend ❤

[@susanlawless5578]

Indeed a legend👏👏👏

[@henriquealvesdeazevedo4679]

She is so amazing!! 😍😍😍

[@Zoelis17]

Aww I like her, she is such a natural omg

[@kakihara0]

Sigourney is legend, a great actress and it's quite funny how Cameron made her to play 14-year-old in sequel. Can't wait to see Avatar 2 in IMAX 3D, saw re-release of fist movie few weeks ago and there was additional underwater swimming scene from second movie at end credits, it looks mind blowing in 3D :)

[@SmallDragon7804]

James Cameron is crazy, but crazy is known to work.

[@vicentemaldonado6861]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!!! I'M WAITING TO SEE HER IN AVATAR 2

[@katierose3262]

Omg it's sigourney Weaver!!!. I love her!!. She's such a good actress she does amazing believable acting in all of the alien films!!! She had such a strong boss leadership in those films👏👏👏✨✨❤️ I love how she has such a light voice but it's so wise and strong at the same time.

[@DerekHoscorner]

Jimmy Fallon sigourney weaver spent over underwater avatar awesomeness job interview

[@legolas1203]

A legend 👏

[@DraconiInfernalus]

I love her ❤

[@AndreyLepher]

I freaking Love Her !!!!!!!

[@nevecampbell-ue6on]

THE Legend❤

[@patrickmullen2914]

Sigourney Weaver reminds me of my awesome A-level maths teacher, Mrs Lynch, plus Sigourney is an actress that exudes unconditional respect

[@JonayTrujillo]

I love her, Alien 8th Passenger is My favorite Sci-fi Film of all Times. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mwt4526]

I watch Alien when I was a young boy and since, I love her ! :D

[@Cla_Disney]

She really is a legend! I love her so much!

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love her

[@Luna-ii4mx]

She looks amazing

[@bradpeterson7957]

The Legend Indeed!! 👍👍

[@emmatal7938]

i love her❤️

[@bartlesquartle947]

I’d like to think that whatever underwater training she did in Alien resurrection came back in A2 but ten times over for this film. She’s an absolute legend/icon of film and I am forever grateful to have grown up watching her movies! 👍

[@caracox5708]

I love her!! 🌹❤️🥰

[@georgekoul]

She is still beautiful!Amazing woman!

[@sethrose5629]

Always love her as Ripley

[@jhan3894]

SHE was great in "the Cabin!" That was a very Nice Surprise!!!

[@VincentX709]

So amazing

[@S-Ltd1000]

Looks fantastic for a 73 year old.

[@jimcameron1234]

Yes can't say the same for 62 J L Curtis looking like 77

[@dennishopper2701]

Sigourney 😍😍 Power Woman 💪

[@shesemerald2011]

I love her. Thats all.

[@b1_Commanders]

Legend

[@Jay-dl2wq]

Sigourney we love you.

[@eduarortiz8647]

You are THE BEST 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@bingyao1]

Don't forget she played against type in GalaxyQuest and totally nailed the character

[@charoleawood]

It helps that Galaxy Quest is an all-around brilliant flick

[@savage_skirt5386]

One of the few, who were raised wealthy, that I enjoy. She never came off snobby.

[@itsPapig]

This is why call her natural talented. She is the LEGEND!😏😘💁🏽💕