Gillian Anderson comes out as pansexual

Gillian Anderson has been talking about her sexuality and in an interview with an Australian publication has come out as pansexual, just weeks after revealing she once had a ‘secretive’ relationship with an older girl during her school years. 

Speaking to The Australian, the 58‑year‑old actress said that in her younger years she had relationships with women, and that hearing other women’s experiences has shaped how she understands her own sexuality today.

Pansexuality is a sexual orientation where someone is attracted to all people regardless of sex or gender identity, and Gillian explained that while she isn’t a natural flirt, she’s noticed many women her age rediscovering their sensuality and desire. 

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GILLIAN ANDERSON (L) AND PETER MORGAN ATTEND THE 18TH ANNUAL AFI AWARDS AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS ON JANUARY 5, 2018 IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.PIC: FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY IMAGES FOR AFI

She said she hears stories of women dating again, enjoying themselves, and being approached by much younger men on apps. 

Gillian is a mother of three: daughter Piper, 31, with ex‑husband Clyde Klotz, and sons Oscar, 19, and Felix, 17, with former partner Mark Griffiths. 

She has previously spoken about having relationships with women and has long said gender is irrelevant when she connects with someone.