Sigourney Weaver
While there are plenty of actors claiming the title of action stars from the ’80s, few actresses had the opportunity to make that claim – except for Sigourney Weaver. Best known for her groundbreaking role as Ripley in the “Alien” franchise, Weaver redefined the types of roles women could play in Hollywood, paving the way for other female action stars.
She also graced ’80s films like “Ghostbusters” and “Gorillas in the Mist.” In recent times, Weaver reunited with one of her favorite collaborators, James Cameron, taking on roles in both the first “Avatar” movie and its long-awaited sequel “Avatar: The Way of Water.”