Gillian Anderson Biography

Born under the astrological star sign of Leo.

Has the same sun sign as her X Files co-star, David Duchovny.

In 1996, she was voted “Sexiest Woman Alive” for FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women” poll.

Says her favourite film is 'Wallace & Gromit’s The Wrong Trousers'

Has size seven feet.

Has naturally blonde hair.

Is a vegan.

As a teenager, her favourite bands were Skinny Puppy and The Dead Kennedys.

Is only 5 feet 3 inches tall, and had to stand on an apple box to shoot quite a few scenes in ‘The X Files’.

‘The X Files’ creator and producer, Chris Carter, is godfather to her daughter Piper.

Is a keen art lover, and spent her first pay cheque from ‘The X Files’ on art.

Her younger brother suffers from neurofibromatosis, and she has lobbied the government to increase funding for research.

Was the first woman ever to host ‘Masterpiece’ on TV.

Was ranked No. 23 on Wizard Magazine’s Sexiest Women of TV in March 2008.

Was chosen by Australian mens’ magazine Zoo Weekly as one of the “Top 50 Hottest Babes Ever” in March 2006.

Returned to work on ‘The X Files’ just 10 days after she gave birth to her daughter Piper.