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Scottish Sun
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
It's part of what actors do but it's never a joy, says Gillian Anderson as she reveals all about filming sex scenes
Gillian says she finds the first two days of filming a new project to be the scariest part SEX FILES It's part of what actors do but it's never a joy, says Gillian Anderson as she reveals all about filming sex scenes A TWO-MAN tent on the windy south-west coast of England might not be everyone's ideal spot for a steamy encounter. But that is where former X-Files actress Gillian Anderson found herself acting out a sex scene for her new film The Salt Path, about a homeless couple embarking on a 630-mile trek. Advertisement 8 Gillian Anderson filmed a sex scene in a tent on the windy south-west coast of England Credit: Getty 8 Gillian was filming with White Lotus star Jason Isaacs for upcoming film The Salt Path Credit: Black Bear 8 Gillian says she has become used to unexpected demands when it comes to filming sex scenes Credit: Getty She was even asked to squeeze into a sleeping bag with co-star Jason Isaacs — and now she has spoken about the awkwardness of filming intimate acts with someone you barely know. Mum-of-three Gillian, 56, said: 'That is something you just expect as an actor. "That's part of what one does. I had an experience for many, many years working with the same actor every day. 'I've also done sex scenes on the first day of working, which is never a joy at any time during filming. Advertisement "So you're thrown stuff all the time and just show whatever you're given. 'And Jason makes it very easy. He's very amenable, he's very likeable. 'And certainly physically, we feel like we're the same language — certainly by the end. 'We feel like our journey is baked into us, and we feel like we're part of the same conversation.' Advertisement So is sex in a tent ever a good idea? Gillian said: 'Well, sex in the back of a car, sex anywhere, I mean, yeah, why not? 'Uncomfortable, tight quarters, but needs must . . .' Gillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcher in the The Crown season 4 trailer The star became an international sex symbol playing FBI special agent Dana Scully in The X-Files, alongside David Duchovny as special agent Fox Mulder, in the original hit series that ran from 1993 to 2002. Secret desires Since then she has enjoyed a distinguished three-decade career that has seen her take on a variety of roles, from Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in The Crown to therapist Jean Milburn in Netflix's racy series Sex Education. Advertisement She has also found time to become a real-life crusader for female sexual empowerment and is currently working on a follow-up to her hugely successful 2024 book, Want. The collection of anonymous female sexual fantasies included one from a woman who wanted to be intimate with an office doorknob. I read the book and I couldn't speak for days. I was really profoundly affected by it. I think I might have threatened them within an inch of their lives to hire me! Gillian even hid one of her own fantasies in the mix — although she has not revealed which one — and has hinted that she may put more of her own secret desires in book two. The Salt Path is based on the book of the same name by long-distance walker and writer Raynor Winn. Advertisement It tells her real-life tale of walking from Minehead in Somerset to Poole, Dorset, with her husband Moth after he is diagnosed with an incurable neuro-degenerative disease called corticobasal degeneration, or CBD. The couple had also become homeless in 2013, so they decided to set out on the 630-mile South West Coast Path with nothing but a tent bought on eBay, £115 in cash and a paycard to withdraw £48 a week in tax credits. 8 Gillian became famous for her role as FBI agent Dana Scully in The X Files television series Credit: Fox TV 8 Gillian has become an outspoken advocate for women's empowerment when it comes to sex Credit: PA:Press Association Advertisement The heartwarming book went on to sell more than a million copies and, at this week's Hay Literary Festival, Raynor described the moment she found out that Gillian was going to play her in the film. She said: 'I thought, 'How is that ever going to work? She's so perfect, so glamorous, so beautiful. How is she going to capture me at such a raw moment in my life?' ' The tent sex scene with White Lotus star Jason did not feature in the book, but was added by writers for the movie adaptation, which was released on Friday. Raynor added: 'There's only one particularly hot scene in that book — I gave them big waves. I got back a sweaty scene in a tent.' Advertisement For Gillian, playing Raynor became one of her most challenging roles, but one that she was desperate to play. She said: 'I read the book and I couldn't speak for days. I was really profoundly affected by it. I think I might have threatened them within an inch of their lives to hire me!' Gillian has always been drawn to playing strong women and found that becoming those characters on screen instilled a new-found confidence. Rebellious teenager She said on Fearne Cotton's Happy Place podcast: 'I think it awakened in me a kind of stirring in my own sense of my sexual self and sensual self. Advertisement 'I don't know whether it had always been asleep or whether it was awake when I was younger and then was asleep. 'But the fact that so much of my career as an actor — starting as Scully in my 20s, where suddenly I was consistently called on to be the smartest in the room — I was asked to show up and believe that I could do those things. "It showed that I had it somewhere in me to look that smart, to be that powerful, to be that confident, to walk that way.' Gillian was born in Chicago but raised in London during her early years. Advertisement Most of the time when I show up to work, particularly at the beginning of a job, I think I am going to be fired. Every single job, the first two days are hell. Then the family moved back to the US when she was 11 and she later became a rebellious teenager. She went through a lesbian phase, was arrested and dabbled in punk — getting into what she called 'dangerous things'. By the time she was 14 she was in therapy. Ten years later, while living on benefits in Michigan, she landed the X-Files job — and found overnight global fame. But Gillian admits she still struggles to conform. She told the We Can Do Hard Things podcast: 'I always have been a bit of an outsider. I didn't really make a lot of friends in high school. Advertisement 'My hair was always not unlike it is right now — ratty and not curled. 'Then I started wearing oversized thrift clothes, cinching it with a belt, pointy black boots with buckles, and I started to shave my head and have a Mohawk. Also, by then I'd had a lesbian relationship that they all knew about and teased me about. 'I was kind of on the outside. Then true to form, on graduation night, I was actually arrested, because I tried to break into the high school with my then boyfriend to glue the locks shut.' 8 Gillian has been in a long-term relationship with The Crown writer Peter Morgan Credit: Getty Advertisement 8 Gillian's daughter Piper is one of her three children, she also has two teenage boys Credit: Getty 'I started panicking' Gillian, who has been married twice, currently lives in London where she has been in a long-term relationship with The Crown writer Peter Morgan. Mum to daughter Piper, 30, and sons Oscar, 18, and 16-year-old Felix, she juggles acting with running the soft drinks company she founded with Peter's son, Robin. And despite being at the top of her game for more than 30 years, she admits she still feels insecure at times. Advertisement On playing Margaret Thatcher in 2020, she said: 'It was daunting. From the moment I said yes, I started panicking. "She is a big deal in the UK. And she's a very divisive character and however people feel about her, there's no middle ground — they either absolutely hate her or they love her. "So I knew people felt very strongly, and obviously I wanted to do a good job. So I felt quite a lot of pressure.' She added: 'Most of the time when I show up to work, particularly at the beginning of a job, I think I am going to be fired. Advertisement 'Every single job, the first two days are hell. Literally I think that I'm going to be fired and that the producers are huddling around the monitor. I'm literally going, 'Oh my God, what have I done?' 'And so the point is that I can do that and act as if I am this confident person, despite having panic attacks. 'If I can do those things, then as far as I'm concerned, anybody can.' 8 Gillian says she was profoundly affected by The Salt Path story and was excited to film the movie Credit: Kevin Baker/Black Bear
Irish Independent
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘Lost' star Matthew Fox breaks silence on finale: ‘People who were frustrated by lack of answers are missing the point'
The actor played heroic spinal surgeon Jack Shephard on the ABC series that follows survivors of Oceanic Flight 815, whose plane crashed on a mysterious island. Lost became a ratings winner on its release in 2004, and over six seasons generated a cult fanbase to rival that of Star Trek and The X-Files. Fox, who this week returns to TV in Kick Gurry's Australian comedy show Caught, has now reflected on his time in Lost during a rare interview with The Independent. 'I've never actually watched the show all the way through – I've seen episodes,' the 58-year-old said. 'At that time in my life, I was not keen on watching myself on screen. I felt like it was somehow going to corrupt my work.' That was clearly Damon Lindelof's intention. He wanted it to be something that could be interpreted by every single person's relationship with the show Fox's character was at the centre of some of the show's biggest twists and turns, and the actor recalled how he would be blindsided by such developments while speaking to the show's co-creator Damon Lindelof ahead of each season. 'I would always have a conversation with Damon at the beginning of each year and he'd sort of map out Jack's arc,' he said. 'He wasn't mapping that out for me to get notes – he was just mapping that out, kinda like, 'This is what your journey's gonna be'. And inevitably, there'd be stuff coming along in the script, because he hadn't given me a beat-by-beat play-out of the season, where I'd be like, 'Woah, holy shit – that's a turn that I didn't see coming'. And all kinds of other storylines I wasn't involved in.' He said he had faith in The Leftovers and Watchmen creator Lindelof's vision, stating: 'I trusted it was all gonna work out and it was all gonna make sense.' The show's finale, which aired in May 2010, led to many incorrect assumptions about the fate of the ensemble. ADVERTISEMENT Learn more While the ending has its supporters, some viewers decried the fact that some key questions were not answered, which has made it one of the most divisive conclusions to a show in TV history, but Fox counts himself as a fan. 'That was clearly Damon Lindelof's intention. He wanted it to be something that could be interpreted by every single person's relationship with the show,' he said. 'The people that were frustrated by the fact they weren't given the answers to why there was a polar bear on the island are missing the point a little bit. 'But for them to believe that six years of mysteries and asking questions were going to be wrapped up in the final two hours of the show, or even the last half of the last season – that's not how Damon wanted to do it.' With the way streaming works and the way you can find these shows on these platforms, there are new groups of people coming to the show constantly Fox, whose other credits include the Wachowskis adventure Speed Racer and violent Western Bone Tomahawk, said his feelings about the show remind him of his children as he and his wife Margherita Ronchi relocated to Hawaii when they were much younger. 'For me, when I look back on it now, it feels like a chapter in my life where the thing I remember the most about it is where our kids were during that period of time,' he said. 'When we went to Hawaii, they were really young – our son was two and our daughter was eight – and they were moving from southern California to an island in the South Pacific. It was almost a foundational part of their life, and so that's mainly how I reflect on it.' However, he acknowledged the 'legacy of the show is pretty incredible' and said he is continually 'blown away' by the fan response. 'I do think it's a show that will stand up over time,' he said. 'Considering where it takes place and what it's really about philosophically, it feels like it doesn't get dated quickly. I'm so grateful to have had the experience. 'With the way streaming works and the way you can find these shows on these platforms, there are new groups of people coming to the show constantly, and I think that's going to continue. There are new people finding it all the time.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gillian Anderson to be feted at Munich Film Festival
The Munich International Film Festival will present Gillian Anderson with its honorary CineMerit Award during its upcoming edition, which runs from June 27 to July 6. The Munich International Film Festival will present Gillian Anderson with its honorary CineMerit Award during its upcoming edition, which runs from June 27 to July 6. Anderson will be handed the awards during a ceremony at the Deutsches Theater, where the German premiere of her latest film, The Salt Path, will take place, reported Deadline. "Gillian Anderson's incredible versatility never ceases to amaze us: an FBI agent, a sex therapist, an Iron Lady," Munich festival directors Julia Weigl and Christoph Groner said in a statement. "The Salt Path, adapted from a best-selling novel, reveals a whole new side to her, which we will all get to explore at the Deutsches Theater. By honouring Gillian Anderson, we are saluting a person who embodies much more than an impressive career. She represents strong womanhood and smart decisions, and is a model of principles and integrity," as per Deadline. Anderson's breakthrough came in the 1990s, when she took the role of FBI Agent Dana Scully in the television series The X-Files. From 2012 until 2015, she played Hannibal Lecter's psychiatrist on the NBC series Hannibal. She won numerous honours, including an Emmy and a Golden Globe, for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Crown in 2020. She is likely best recognised now for her portrayal as the free-spirited sex therapist, Dr. Jean Milburn, in Netflix's Sex Education . Her latest project, The Salt Path, is directed by Marianne Elliott from a screenplay by Rebecca Lenkiewicz. The film is a drama about a married couple who lose everything and defy fate by choosing to follow a difficult path, as per the outlet. Alongside her acting career, Anderson is also an author, producer, and voice artist. She compiled the book Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous, produced the television series The Fall, and narrated documentaries such as The Widowmaker. She was the first woman to direct and write an episode of The X-Files, according to Deadline. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Matthew Fox shares thoughts on divisive Lost ending in rare interview about hit series
Matthew Fox has issued rare comments on the hit US drama Lost, 15 years after it ended. The actor played heroic spinal surgeon Jack Shephard on the ABC series that follows survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 whose plane crashed on a mysterious island. Lost became a ratings winner upon its release in 2004 and, over six seasons, generated a cult fanbase to rival that of Star Trek and The X-Files. Fox, who this week returns to TV in Kick Gurry's Australian comedy show Caught, has now reflected on his time starring in Lost during a rare interview with The Independent. 'I've never actually watched the show all the way through – I've seen episodes,' the actor, 58, admitted. 'At that time in my life, I was not keen on watching myself on screen. I felt like it was somehow going to corrupt my work. I don't really feel as intensely now about that as I did.' Fox's character was at the centre of some of the show's biggest twists and turns, and the actor recalled how he'd be blindsided by such developments while speaking to the show's co-creator Damon Lindelof ahead of each season. 'I would always have a conversation with Damon at the beginning of each year and he'd sort of map out Jack's arc for the season. 'He wasn't mapping that out for me to get notes; he was just mapping that out, kinda like, 'This is what your journey's gonna be.' And inevitably, there'd be stuff coming along in the script, 'cause he hadn't given me a beat-by-beat play out of the season, where I'd be like, 'Woah, holy s*** – that's a turn that I didn't see coming.' And all kinds of other storylines I wasn't involved in. He said he had 'faith' in The Leftovers and Watchmen creator Lindelof's vision, stating: 'I trusted that it was all gonna work out and it was all gonna make sense.' The show's finale, which aired in May 2010, led to many incorrect assumptions about the fate of the show's ensemble. While the ending has its supporters, some viewers decried the fact that some key questions weren't answered, which has made it one of the most divisive conclusions to a show in TV history. But Fox counts himself as a fan. 'That was clearly Damon Lindelof's intention. He wanted it to be something that could be interpreted by every single person's relationship with the show. The people that were frustrated by the fact they weren't given the answers to why there was a polar bear on the island are missing the point a little bit. 'But for them to believe that six years of mysteries and asking questions were going to be wrapped up in the final two hours of the show, or even the last half of the last season – that's not how Damon wanted to do it' Fox, whose other credits include the Wachowskis adventure Speed Racer and violent Western Bone Tomahawk, said that his feelings about the show remind him of his children as he and his wife Margherita Ronchi relocated to Hawaii when they were much younger 'For me, when I look back on it now, it feels like a chapter in my life where the thing I remember the most about it is where our kids were during that period of time. 'When we went to Hawaii, they were really young – our son was two and our daughter was eight – and they were moving from southern California to an island in the South Pacific. So they're still really connected to that place. It was almost a foundational part of their life and so that's mainly how I reflect on it.' However, he acknowledged that the 'legacy of the show is pretty incredible' and said he is continually 'blown away' by the fan response. 'I do think it's a show that will stand up over time,' he said. 'Considering where it takes place and what it's really about philosophically, it feels like it doesn't get dated quickly. I'm so grateful to have had the experience. It was great and I'm glad people are still finding it. 'With the way streaming works and the way you can find these shows on these platforms, there are new groups of people coming to the show constantly and I think that's going to continue. There are new people finding it all the time.' Caught is released on ITVX on 1 June. Lost is also available to stream on ITVX as well as Netflix and Disney+.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
One Piece Season 2 Video Teases Tony Tony Chopper Reveal
Netflix has shared a new Season 2 video for the long-awaited return of the popular live-action fantasy series. This comes ahead of the streamer's annual Tudum event this coming June 1. Check out the One Piece Season 2 video below (watch more trailers): The video brings back the Straw Hat pirates for a slumber party session, featuring Iñaki Godoy as Monkey D. Luffy, Mackenyu as Roronoa Zoro, Emily Rudd as Nami, Jacob Romero Gibson as Usopp, and Taz Skylar as Sanji. It also teases the highly anticipated reveal of Tony Tony Chopper, who will serve as the sixth official member of Luffy's crew. One Piece is written and executive produced by Steven Maeda (The X-Files) and Matt Owens (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), with Owens and Joe Tracz set as the showrunners for the next installment. It is based on Eiichiro Oda's popular manga series of the same name. Season 2 will feature the Straw Hats finally venturing into the dangerous and unusual seas of the Grand Line. It is a production by Shueisha and Tomorrow Studios. As the story continues to expand, the next installment will also introduce a number of new characters, including Joe Manganiello as Crocodile/Mr. 0, Lera Abova as Miss All Sunday/ Nico Robin, Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday/ Princess Vivi, Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra, Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha, David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Camrus Johnson as Mr. 5, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Daniel Lasker as Mr. 9, Werner Coetser as Dorry, Brendan Murray as Brogy, Clive Russell as Crocus, Callum Kerr as Smoker, Julia Rehwald as Tashigi, Rigo Sanchez as Monkey D. Dragon, Yonda Thomas as Igaram, James Hiroyuki Liao as Ipponmatsu, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Ty Keogh as Dalton, Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk, Sophia Anne Caruso as Miss Goldenweek, and more. The post One Piece Season 2 Video Teases Tony Tony Chopper Reveal appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
