Gillian Anderson opens up about identifying as pansexual
Actress Gillian Anderson has publicly identified as pansexual in a recent interview. She also discussed her evolving views on sexuality and her upcoming book on sexual fantasies.
Why it matters
Public figures discussing their sexual orientation contributes to broader cultural conversations regarding identity and sex positivity.
Hear this story Gillian Anderson is ready to put a label on her sexuality.
In an interview with The Australian published on Sept. 10, the "X-Files" actress, 58, said she identifies as pansexual , a sexual orientation where one is attracted to all people regardless of their gender identity.
The Emmy winner told the outlet, "In my younger years, I was in relationships with women," adding that she is currently in a relationship with a man. Throughout the interview, she opened up about her sexuality and how that's evolved while hearing about experiences from other women.
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