Gillian Anderson has reflected on her career and personal life, offering insight into her experiences navigating fame and relationships over the years. The actress, best known for her role on The X-Files, noted that when she rose to stardom in the 1990s, the digital landscape was vastly different from today’s social media-driven environment. She recalled working grueling 17- to 18-hour days on set and said that direct exposure to fans mostly came during award shows, a stark contrast to the constant online scrutiny faced by younger actors now.

Anderson also spoke candidly about her personal relationships, revealing that one of her earliest romantic experiences was with an older girl during her school days, which she described as feeling “secretive and illicit.” She went on to marry Clyde Klotz, an assistant art director on The X-Files, in 1994. The couple had a daughter, Piper, soon after, but divorced in 1997. Reflecting on that period, Anderson humorously noted, “I got pregnant on my wedding night. How old-fashioned is that?”

In 2004, Anderson married foreign correspondent Julian Ozanne; their marriage lasted 16 months. She then entered a long-term relationship with British businessman Mark Griffiths, with whom she has two sons, Oscar and Felix. The couple separated in 2012 after six years together. Since 2016, Anderson has reportedly maintained an on-and-off relationship with Peter Morgan, the acclaimed screenwriter behind The Crown.

Discussing her views on love and partnership, Anderson emphasized an open-minded approach to relationships, stating that while her life partner is male, she would feel the same regardless if it were a woman. She also addressed longstanding speculation about her potentially taking on the role of James Bond. In a lighthearted moment during an interview with Elle USA, she joked about becoming the next 007, imagining a female version of the iconic spy who would retain the character’s trademark toughness and charisma.

Anderson remains confident about her current work, describing her latest project as a mix of humor, significance, and depth that she believes will captivate audiences from the outset.