Gillian Anderson, known for her roles in Netflix hits like Sex Education and The Crown, as well as the classic series The X-Files, has opened up about her personal life and sexual preferences in a wide-ranging interview with The Australian. According to the 58-year-old actor, specific physical attributes capture her attention most.
Gillian Anderson Outlines Personal Preferences in The Australian Interview
During her interview with The Australian, Anderson detailed what she finds physically appealing. “I love forearms,” she stated. “Nice hands and forearms can be the sexiest thing in the world.” When asked about features on the female body, she pointed to lips, a backside, and collarbones.
Anderson is no stranger to exploring intimacy and human relationships in her professional life. In 2019, she took on the role of therapist and mother Jean Milburn in the British television series Sex Education, a project that she noted sparked her deeper creative dive into human sexuality.
Did you know? Gillian Anderson authored the 2024 book Want, a collection of sexual fantasies written entirely by anonymous women, and is preparing to release a follow-up titled More: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous.
Family, Past Relationships, and Closing a Chapter
Alongside her literary and on-screen work, Anderson discussed her personal history and current relationship status. She is a mother to three children: daughter Piper, 31, with her ex-husband Clyde Klotz, and sons Oscar, 19, and Felix, 17, with her former partner Mark Griffiths. According to Page Six, she has been linked to The Crown creator Peter Morgan since 2016, though she has not formally confirmed that relationship.
“In my younger years, I was in relationships with women,” Anderson told The Australian, adding that she is currently in a relationship with a man. She also shared her observations on modern dating for women in her age group, noting that many are rediscovering their sensuality, actively dating, and meeting people through dating apps.
With her upcoming book and an upcoming role in the 2026 horror-comedy film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, Anderson indicated in the interview that she is preparing to conclude the public chapter of her life that focuses explicitly on themes of sexuality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gillian Anderson’s upcoming projects?
Anderson is set to release her book More: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous and will star in the horror-comedy film Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma in 2026, according to reporting by The Australian.
What did Gillian Anderson say about her personal preferences?
In her interview with The Australian, Anderson stated that she finds forearms and hands particularly attractive, alongside features on the female body such as lips, collarbones, and a backside.
Does Gillian Anderson have children?
Yes, she has three children: Piper, Oscar, and Felix, from previous relationships with Clyde Klotz and Mark Griffiths.
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