 Leelas costume choice is inspired by the popular female heroines  that have graced famous science fiction films. Starting in the pilot  episode, she takes off her jacket to reveal a white tank top  underneath. The fashion is believed to have originated with  Sigourney Weaver (qv) in _Alien (1979)_ (qv) and has been copied  by Linda Hamilton (I) (qv) in  _Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)_ (qv) and Carrie