Gillian Anderson is an American actress. She is best notable for her roles in TV series like The X-Flies, The Fall, and Sex Education.
Gillian Milburn’s Early Life and Education
She was born on 9th August 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She is the daughter of a post-production owner father Homer Edward Anderson and a computer analyst mother Rosemary Alyce.
Gillian grew up with her two siblings Aaron and Zoe. Her brother Aaron succumbed to a brain tumor in 2011. He was a Ph.D. candidate at Stanford University.
Gillian spent most of her childhood in London due to her father’s academic study at London Film School. At the age of 11, they returned to the U.S.
She belongs to English, Irish, and German ethnic heritage and holds American citizenship. Her zodiac mark is Leo.
Likewise, she graduated high school in 1986 and auditioned to enroll at The Theatre School at DePaul University, and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 1990.
Gillian Anderson’s Professional Life
She relocated to New York City after her graduation to start her acting career. She did many stage shows like Absent Friends in 1991, winning a Theatre World Award.
Her wider recognition came after her appearance in the sci-fi drama series The X-Flies. Her notable film roles include The Mighty Celt in 2005, Shadow Dancer in 2012, American Gods in 2017, and more.
Gillian Anderson in The Crown, Source: Indiewire.com
She portrayed Jean Millburn in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education and also depicted British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Crown‘s fourth season.
Likewise, Anderson has won two Golden Globe Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Gillian Anderson’s Personal Life
Moving on to her personal life, the Golden Globe Award winner actress Gillian Anderson is most probably living a single life.
However, in the past, the actress had dated several men and also tied her knots twice. Although all of her relationships ended somewhere in her life.
As of now, she seems more busy working and does not want to date anyone and focus more on herself.
Nonetheless, she has a very wonderful life and is also a mother of three beautiful children from her two relationships.
Is Gillian Anderson Single?
Most sources claim the actress to be currently living a single life. However, other sources also claim she reconciled with her former partner Peter Morgan
Gillian Anderson and Peter Morgan, Source Wion.com
Gillian has not confirmed anything regarding her reconciliation with Morgan. She has chosen to maintain a low-profile life and stay away from the limelight.
However, after her numerous breakups, she does not appear much interested in dating at the moment and seems to spend some time by herself.
Nonetheless, she has a great life and a very successful career. She also spends time with her children and is an amazing mother.
Whom has Gillian Anderson Dated?
Throughout her decades-long career, Anderson has dated multiple personalities in her life. Initially, she was in a relationship with a Canadian assistant art director Clyde Klotz.
They started dating in 1994 and also tied their knots the same year. However, after their divorce, she started dating another Canadian actor Adrian G. Griffiths.
The two first met while he was guest-starring in the television series The X-Flies in 1996. However, their relationship only lasted for a year.
He was charged with numerous counts of sexual assaults which led to their separation in 1997. The same year, she had a short-term relationship with former model and actor Rodney Rowland.
He was also a guest star on The X-Files. Their relationship lasted from 1997 to 1998. Then after spending three years single, she married Mark Griffiths and their marriage lasted for six years.
With him, Gillian gave birth to two of their sons Mark and Felix. This was her longest relationship with anyone.
After spending multiple years single, she again started dating British film writer Peter Morgan. They kept their relationship very discreet for a long time.
Even after keeping their relationship very private, the two were spotted frequently together on vacations. Likewise, their relationship also took an end in 2020.
Is Gillian Anderson Married?
As of now, The X-Files star Gillian Anderson is currently living a single life. Although, in her past, she tied her knots twice.
Her first husband was a Canadian assistant art director Clyde Klotz. The two walked down the aisle in 1994 in a unique ceremony.
Gillian Anderson and Clyde Klotz, Source: Alchetron.com
Their wedding was held at the 17th hole of a Golf course in Hawaii by a Buddhist priest. She unexpectedly got pregnant with her first child and almost got fired from the show.
However, the writers came along with the storyline and fixed it. Her daughter Piper Maru was born in 1994. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in 1997.
After that, she shared her vows with Julian Ozanne, a Kenyan-British photojournalist, and filmmaker.
They tied their knots in an intimate ceremony at Shella Island in Kate Barker’s beach house situated right across Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast in 2004.
However, their marriage also came to an end just after 16 months because of their totally different ambitions and life.
Gillian Anderson’s Controversies
Gillian became a part of a controversy at the time of her relationship with Adrian G. Griffiths. He was charged with multiple sexual assaults.
Other than that, she has never fallen into the trap of controversies and rumors. The actress also stays miles and miles away from such topics.
She also does not like to include herself in unnecessary dramas and prefers to stay away from these matters.
Gillian also maintains a very low-profile life and does not let the media get much information about her ongoing life.
