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

uh Jillian Anderson the iconic actress known for her roles and the ex files and uh sex education has opened up about her experiences with the pressures of Fame and the challenges of balancing her public and private lives in an interview with the guardian she reflects on her 90s pinup shoots labeling them as absurd given the stark contrast between the Glamorous images and her real life experiences like many women Julian found herself in a peculiar position when she was crowned the world's sexiest woman in 1996 she recalls it felt so Preposterous to me despite the fame and the titles her days were filled with the mundane realities of work motherhood and The Daily Grind um her latest project w a book about women's sexual fantasies is a testament to her ongoing journey of self-discovery and her commitment to breaking down barriers drawing inspiration from Nancy Friday's My Secret Garden Julian collects Anonymous letters from women across the world sharing their most intimate desires uh despite her success and the roles that have allowed her to explore complex characters uh Jillian admits that she found it challenging to pen her own fantasies for the book uh uh this reflects the ongoing societal pressures and expectations placed on women even those in the public eye uh Julian's candidness about her personal life and her struggles with silal expectations resonate with many as she reflects on her career and her personal growth she attributes her confidence in her 40s uh to playing the Bold character DS Stella Gibson in the fall uh she says it's only been within the past 3 or four years that I felt confident enough to show more of who I truly am at 60 Jillian is entering a new phase of her life both personally and professionally she acknowledges the challenges and the opportunities that come with age and she continues to set an example for women everywhere proving that it's never too late to start something new in addition to her acting career Julian has also ventured into business starting her own soft drink company G-spot she lives in London with her children Oscar and Rady Pete um Felix from her previous relationship and her daughter Piper from her first marriage um uh a Jillian's journey is a reminder that success and fame do not Define a person's worth it's about embracing the journey navigating the challenges and finding strength in the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment with that said thanks for watching and until next time [Music]