Instagram/Milla Jovovich Movie From Ripley to Jovovich: Explore Milla Jovovich's rise as a legendary female action icon in a genre still craving more heroines. March 24, 2026 AceShowbiz - In the 1980s, female action heroes were scarce, with Sigourney Weaver's portrayal of Ellen Ripley standing almost alone as a defining figure. While shows like Charlie's Angels and characters like Lynda Carter's Wonder Woman existed, Ripley was a groundbreaking heroine who could face off against the Alien Queen single-handedly, cementing her place in sci-fi and action history.