Carrie Henn, a former American child actress, catapulted into the limelight at the tender age of ten through her remarkable performance alongside Sigourney Weaver in the 1986 blockbuster “Aliens,” the sequel to the 1979 hit “Alien.” Her outstanding portrayal earned her a prestigious Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor and a Young Artist Awards nomination in the same year. Henn, who had never received formal training, left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide, securing second billing to Weaver in the film’s advertising and forging a lasting friendship with her co-star.
Post her meteoric rise as a child star, Henn navigated seamlessly through the demands of family life, marrying Nathan Kutcher in 2005 and raising a child. While balancing these responsibilities, she remained connected to the world of showbiz, contributing to the Aliens legacy by producing interviews and behind-the-scenes documentaries. Her engagements extended to appearances on TV shows like In-House Con and the Today show, where she shared insights into her memorable experience on Aliens. Notably, she joined the celebration at Comic-Con in 2016, marking the 30th anniversary of the iconic film.
Although Henn transitioned into a career as an elementary school teacher in California after graduating, her passion for the entertainment industry endures. She expressed a desire to collaborate on a Tarantino film and remains actively involved in the Alien franchise. Her dedication to the quadrilogy box set commentary earned her a co-nomination for a DVD Exclusive Award in 2003, showcasing her enduring commitment to the cinematic masterpiece that launched her career.
