Real Name/Secret Identity:
Helen Benson

Universe/Franchise:
The Day The Earth Stood Still

First Appearance:
The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951, "Helen Benson" played by Patricia Neal)

Abilities:
Able to merge a brilliant scientific mind with supermodel good looks

Occupation:
Princeton professor

Base of Operations:
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ

Dirty Details Done Dirt Cheap:
Dr. Helen Benson was one of several scientists called to investigate some bizarre superstructure hurtling toward Earth at an alarming rate. The thing ends up being some sort of organic spacecraft that slows down as it enters our atmosphere and gently lands in Central Park. From within emerges a giant robot named GORT and a humanoid alien named Klaatu - and we, of course, freak the hell out and start shooting. From there, Dr. Helen and her stepson, Jacob, must convince Klaatu that humanity is capable of changing its destructive ways, lest GORT wipe us all out. Luckily, Dr. Helen is played by Jennifer Connelly, and no one - human or alien - can resist those beautiful sad eyes.