Gillian Anderson is an American actress who has appeared in numerous television series and films. According to ichicago.net, the star gained fame and popularity in 1993, after masterfully portraying the main character Dana Scully in the mystical television series “The X-Files”.
Childhood and youth years
Gillian was born on August 9, 1968, in Chicago, to a rich family. Her mother, Rosemary, worked as a computer analyst, and her father, Edward, owned a film distribution company.
The future actress spent her entire childhood traveling across the world, due to her father’s work and studies. First, the girl and her parents relocated to Puerto Rico, then to London and then to Grand Rapids.
When Gillian was eleven years old, the family returned to the United States. Here, the girl began attending school, where she stood out for her extraordinary behavior. The future actress had a very complex character. In high school, she got nose piercings, experimented with hair color and was fond of rock music. On prom night, Gillian was arrested for breaking the lock on the school’s front door.
It all started with the theater
Anderson has been studying performing arts since high school. She started attending a theater group when she was 13 years old, and it was then that she took her first successful steps into the acting industry. Gillian impressed her teacher with her performance as Juliet, so he invited her to Grand Rapids theater. Then there was the Goodman School of Drama, where the girl got the chance to fully develop her acting skills.
She played each of her roles with such authenticity that everyone admired her, including her teachers and the audience. However, the father and mother were adamantly opposed to their daughter’s chosen professional path. The family situation quickly became tense, so Gillian packed her things and ran away from her parents.
The star’s first success in the theater appeared in her adolescence when she got a theater prize for her performance in the play “Absent Friends”. Later, the actress appeared on stage in several productions, notably “A Doll’s House,” “The Philanthropist” and others. While playing in the theater, Gillian tried her hand at movies.
Conquering the film industry
In 1993, Anderson gained worldwide popularity after filming in the cult mystery series “The X-Files”. She played the main character, Agent Dana Scully. Gillian, according to the creator of the project Chris Carter, was ideally suited for this role, even despite her minimal experience working in front of the camera.
The aspiring actress perfectly captured the character of Scully, who wore business suits and stood out from the rest for her seriousness and intelligence.
In the middle of filming the first season, it was found that Gillian was pregnant. The producers tried to find a replacement for her, but Carter was able to defend his favorite. For this purpose, he did a trick filming the actress so that the growing belly was invisible. At the beginning of the second season, he introduced the storyline of Scully’s abduction by aliens, so that Anderson could have time to give birth and get back in shape.
Agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder became idols of viewers as they tirelessly followed the plot of the series for nine seasons. Millions of fans compared Gillian to other Hollywood stars, including Jennifer Aniston and Kim Kardashian.
In 1997, the full-length film “The X-Files: Fight the Future” was released. For this work, Gillian was paid four million dollars.
The series aired for three decades. Anderson was anticipated to continue acting, but in 2018, she refused to return to the project.
While working on “The X-Files”, Gillian simultaneously engaged in other projects. In 2000, she got the lead part in the drama “The House of Mirth”, the story of which unfolded in the 20th century in New York. In 2005, the actress appeared in the drama “Bleak House”. In it, Jillian stepped into the Victorian era. For both films, she received many notable awards in the Best Actress category.
In 2013, Anderson made an appearance in the television series “The Fall”. Another significant premiere of the time in which she starred was the horror picture “Hannibal”. The actress played Bedelia Du Maurier, Dr. Lecter’s bride. Following a short break, Gillian demonstrated her talent in the fantasy series “American Gods,” which revolved around the story of a mystical hero named Shadow. This film garnered a large audience and several Emmy Award nominations.
In 2020, Anderson took on a new role as Margaret Thatcher in the biopic “The Crown”.
Personal life
Unlike her professional success, the star’s personal life was filled with challenges. Her relationships with men were constantly falling apart. The first husband of the celebrity was Clyde Klotz. In 1994, they got married in Hawaii. In September of the same year, the couple welcomed their first child. However, due to their differing perspectives on life, the couple divorced in 1997.
In 2004, the actress married director Julian Ozanne. In 2006, they announced their divorce. The reason for the breakup was Gillian’s new love interest.
In 2016, the media started posting pictures of the star in the company of British writer Peter Morgan.
The actress’s career was completely unaffected by her relationships with men. Gillian continues to star in movies, surprising her fans with new roles.