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Gillian Anderson SLAMS her 'preposterous' 90s pin-up shoots and admits women still struggle to talk about sex


The X Files actress, 59, has branded her 90s pin-up shoots as 'preposterous,' shedding light on how different her real life was from the fantasy.

The actress, 56, admitted it felt surreal to be voted the world's sexiest woman in 1996, as there was a stark contrast between her glamorous pin-up magazine covers and her daily reality - which involved juggling work with motherhood. Reflecting on her career, Gillian credited her role as the unapologetic confident DS Stella Gibson in The Fall for helping her step into her own sexual power in her 40s. The actress has also taken on high-profile roles like Emily Maitlis in Netflix's Scoop (pictured) and recently launched a soft drinks brand, G Spot, saying she is trying to set an example for women everywhere that it is never too late to start something new

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