Gillian Anderson • Recreating Reality

Gillian Anderson, the illustrious actor renowned for her iconic role as Dana Scully in "The X-Files," joins host Charlotte Alter this week on the show. Gillian reflects on the profound impact of portraying such a pivotal character so early in her career and unpacks the "Dana Scully effect," which empowered a generation of women to pursue careers in science and technology. She shares scenes from her bicultural upbringing, moving between the UK and America, and her transformative punk phase during her college years in Chicago. Anderson also offers insight into British politics and the Royal Family, drawn from her portrayals of Margaret Thatcher in "The Crown" and Emily Maitlis in the new Netflix film "Scoop." The discussion turns to Anderson's unexpected journey into activism around sexual wellness and women’s health, spurred in part by her role as Jean Milburn in "Sex Education.” Tune in for a deep dive into the life and career of a truly remarkable artist. • You can watch "Scoop" on Netflix starting 4/5.

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Gillian Anderson • Recreating Reality is an episode from TIME's The Brief by Sachar Mathias.

This episode is 29:44 long.

This episode was published on Apr 4, 2024.

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