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Sigourney Weaver's Adoration for John Lennon Revealed

1/4/2026

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Sigourney Weaver told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that she admired John Lennon as a youth.
She attended a Beatles concert at the Hollywood Bowl when she was 12 and saw Lennon and McCartney wave from a limo.
Weaver recalled writing a five-page love letter to Lennon and dropping it off at a restaurant he frequented, hoping it was unread.

History

Historical Context

In 1964, The Beatles performed at the Hollywood Bowl, captivating over 18,000 fans and exemplifying the phenomenon of Beatlemania, which began in the UK in 1963. This fervent fan culture, characterized by intense adoration, influenced music history and celebrity fandom, marking a significant shift in the relationship between artists and their audiences. Sigourney Weaver, then 12, witnessed this iconic moment firsthand.

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Story summary

Sigourney Weaver told The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that she admired John Lennon as a youth.
She attended a Beatles concert at the Hollywood Bowl when she was 12 and saw Lennon and McCartney wave from a limo.
Weaver recalled writing a five-page love letter to Lennon and dropping it off at a restaurant he frequented, hoping it was unread.

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