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Gillian Anderson Reacts to Journalist Mistaking Her for Politician


Actress Gillian Anderson took to X to joke that she’s quitting politics after British broadcaster Robert Peston mistakenly said she lost her seat in Parliament

The Crown alum, 55 — who portrayed the late PM Margaret Thatcher on the critically-acclaimed Netflix drama — was mistakenly identified as politician Gillian Keegan by ITV journalist Robert Peston on Friday, July 5. The Netflix series has sparked controversy over the years for its embellished tales of the British royal family — and the behind-the-scenes drama is just as juicy as the Emmy-winning story lines. The Scoop actress told Entertainment Tonight in March that although The Crown ended its six-season run last year, she’s happy that the series didn’t touch modern times.

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