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Toronto Star
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Gillian Anderson had an epiphany that changed how she saw aging: ‘Why waste time?'
Gillian Anderson does not mince words. Speaking about wellness culture and the pressure to self-optimize on the podcast 'How To Fail' in 2023, she said in a calm, matter of fact and confident tone: 'I realized that anytime somebody tells me to do something, I'm going to say f—k off.' In a culture where women still feel obliged to be people pleasers, the 56-year-old actress makes being forthright look easy. When we spoke over video call from the Cannes Film Festival, where Anderson was attending L'Oréal Paris' Lights on Women's Worth Award, I asked if she's always been able to set boundaries. 'I was quite a rebellious teenager,' she said. Yet it wasn't until her 40s that she felt able to speak her mind without fear, without worrying about what other people thought. 'It was almost like something that pre-existed but I didn't realize how valuable it was, and that it was something that I could actually vocalize and delight in,' she said. 'There was something that felt really good about having that.'
Hamilton Spectator
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Gillian Anderson had an epiphany that changed how she saw aging: ‘Why waste time?'
Gillian Anderson does not mince words. Speaking about wellness culture and the pressure to self-optimize on the podcast 'How To Fail' in 2023, she said in a calm, matter of fact and confident tone: 'I realized that anytime somebody tells me to do something, I'm going to say f—k off.' In a culture where women still feel obliged to be people pleasers, the 56-year-old actress makes being forthright look easy. When we spoke over video call from the Cannes Film Festival, where Anderson was attending L'Oréal Paris' Lights on Women's Worth Award, I asked if she's always been able to set boundaries. 'I was quite a rebellious teenager,' she said. Yet it wasn't until her 40s that she felt able to speak her mind without fear, without worrying about what other people thought. 'It was almost like something that pre-existed but I didn't realize how valuable it was, and that it was something that I could actually vocalize and delight in,' she said. 'There was something that felt really good about having that.' Gillian Anderson at the L'Oréal Lights on Women Award at the Cannes Film Festival on May 23, 2025. Anderson has also become more vocal about women's sexual pleasure. A far remove from how most of us came to know her — as brainy, buttoned-up agent Dana Scully from the '90s TV show 'The X-Files' — this sex-positive persona seemed to be a spillover from her role as a sex therapist on Netflix's 'Sex Education.' When Anderson was nominated for a Golden Globe for her work on the show in 2024, she wore a strapless Gabriela Hearst gown subtly decorated with white embroidered vulvas. Gillian Anderson at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards in a white gown embroidered with vulvas. Last year, she published 'Want: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous,' a collection of women's sexual fantasies which were submitted from all over the world; she also has a functional soft drinks brand, G Spot, which includes the flavour, 'Arouse.' In this, and in everything she does, Anderson proves that life after 50 is full of possibility. 'I certainly feel that and have been embracing that and really properly leaning into it and taking advantage of it,' she said. 'What's interesting is when I've been asked about it, there's part of my brain that just thinks, 'Well, of course. I mean, why wouldn't it be?'' Still, Anderson said leaving behind her youth wasn't a seamless transition. She experienced two periods of 'deep grief, real sadness and feeling of loss,' one in her late 30s, another in her early 40s, sparked by the realization that she was on the other side of something. In her 40s, she had a mind-altering epiphany: she was the youngest she was ever going to be for the rest of her life. 'It was like, my brain exploded,' she said. 'It's such an obvious thing to say, but at the same time, this is right now. Appreciate where you are right now. Why waste time?' But she understands why many of us feel apprehensive about what life has in store once we hit the midpoint, and why we delight in witnessing women over 50 in popular culture thrive. 'To see women our age showing that not only is there a next, but it's a really fantastic next is really important,' said Anderson, who recently landed her first beauty contract earlier this year, as a face of L'Oréal Paris's Age Perfect line. 'I encourage women to look forward to this time and not be afraid of this time, but to know that it can be incredibly positive and empowering — actually more empowering than some of the other decades that we've lived.' Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs at a London screening of 'The Salt Path.' As Anderson has progressed further into her career, she's begun working with more women directors — including on 'The Salt Path,' out later this month. The film, based on writer Raynor Winn's memoir, is a drama about a married couple who walk across the south west coast of England after becoming homeless. It was directed by Marianne Elliott, and the crew was populated with many women, including a producer and the director of photography. 'Anytime I see a woman director, I celebrate it. It's just a very different vibe,' Anderson said, comparing the atmosphere to the 'very male-centred, very macho' sets that she's become accustomed to. From here, Anderson is feeling ready for whatever is next. 'I'm not afraid of my age or the changes that are happening. I feel proud to be the age that I am,' she said. 'I'm continuing to build and to grow and do what I set my mind to.'
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Jason Isaacs hails success of The Salt Path amid film industry ‘terror' over AI
The British actor stars alongside Gillian Anderson in the film, which tells the real-life story of a couple who trek along the 630-mile South West Coast Path after becoming homeless. Appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Isaacs said: 'This film has been killing it at the box office week after week. 'It's a beautiful story about two positive people of a certain age, and the mysteries and miracles of nature and love. 'What's great is the number of people in Britain who want to tell grown-up stories, nuanced stories, on a limited budget. 'They put their passion into it. 'And with AI coming for everybody, the industry is full of terror. 'But actually right now, grown-ups want to go and see grown-up stories.' The actor, who is also known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, praised White Lotus director Mike White, and said he was initially worried about portraying the character of Timothy Ratliff in the hit series. Isaacs said: 'I was scared that I'd be the most boring person that had ever been in White Lotus. 'Because there were no words, and I was chugging all these pills that would, essentially, make me feel asleep. 'But the way Mike tells the story – he's a brilliant director as well as a writer. 'You knew what was going on – I hope you knew what was going on – in my head.'
Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Jason Isaacs hails success of The Salt Path amid film industry ‘terror' over AI
Jason Isaacs hails success of The Salt Path amid film industry 'terror' over AI The British actor stars alongside Gillian Anderson in the film, which tells the real-life story of a couple who trek along the 630-mile South West Coast Path after becoming homeless. (Image: BANG Showbiz ) White Lotus actor Jason Isaacs has said the film industry is "full of terror" at the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) but the success of The Salt Path shows there is still a huge audience appetite for more traditional storytelling. The British actor stars alongside Gillian Anderson in the film, which tells the real-life story of a couple who trek along the 630-mile South West Coast Path after becoming homeless. Appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Isaacs said: "This film has been killing it at the box office week after week. "It's a beautiful story about two positive people of a certain age, and the mysteries and miracles of nature and love. "What's great is the number of people in Britain who want to tell grown-up stories, nuanced stories, on a limited budget. "They put their passion into it. Article continues below "And with AI coming for everybody, the industry is full of terror. "But actually right now, grown-ups want to go and see grown-up stories." The actor, who is also known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, praised White Lotus director Mike White, and said he was initially worried about portraying the character of Timothy Ratliff in the hit series. Isaacs said: "I was scared that I'd be the most boring person that had ever been in White Lotus. "Because there were no words, and I was chugging all these pills that would, essentially, make me feel asleep. "But the way Mike tells the story – he's a brilliant director as well as a writer. Article continues below "You knew what was going on – I hope you knew what was going on – in my head."
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Jason Isaacs hails success of The Salt Path amid film industry ‘terror' over AI
White Lotus actor Jason Isaacs has said the film industry is 'full of terror' at the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) but the success of The Salt Path shows there is still a huge audience appetite for more traditional storytelling. The British actor stars alongside Gillian Anderson in the film, which tells the real-life story of a couple who trek along the 630-mile South West Coast Path after becoming homeless. Advertisement Appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Isaacs said: 'This film has been killing it at the box office week after week. 'It's a beautiful story about two positive people of a certain age, and the mysteries and miracles of nature and love. 'What's great is the number of people in Britain who want to tell grown-up stories, nuanced stories, on a limited budget. 'They put their passion into it. Advertisement 'And with AI coming for everybody, the industry is full of terror. 'But actually right now, grown-ups want to go and see grown-up stories.' The actor, who is also known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter films, praised White Lotus director Mike White, and said he was initially worried about portraying the character of Timothy Ratliff in the hit series. Isaacs said: 'I was scared that I'd be the most boring person that had ever been in White Lotus. Advertisement 'Because there were no words, and I was chugging all these pills that would, essentially, make me feel asleep. 'But the way Mike tells the story – he's a brilliant director as well as a writer. 'You knew what was going on – I hope you knew what was going on – in my head.'
