What Is Gillian Anderson’s Net Worth in 2024 After So Many Years in Showbiz?

What is Gillian Anderson's net worth?

Gillian Anderson is an American actress who is best known for playing FBI special agent Dana Scully on the hit television series, "The X-Files". She was also seen in popular shows like "Sex Education" and "The Crown." The American actress's net worth is an estimated $40 million.

What are Gillian Anderson's sources of income?

Gillian Anderson has earned a considerable amount of money from "X-Files." Apart from this, she also earns from appearances. She has not signed any contracts with any brands and is extremely active when it comes to supporting charity organizations. 

Gillian Anderson's salary

Gillian earned less than her co-star on "X-Files," David Duchovny for the show's first three seasons. However, she soon renegotiated her contract and they started receiving an equal salary of $240,000 per episode. The two stars also received $4 million to star in the first "X-Files" film and both earned a stunning $6 million for the second installment.

Real estate and other assets

Much of the star's asset details are kept under wraps but we do know that "The Crown" star owns a property in central London. She also owns a house in Malibu, California. This mansion boasts four bedrooms and four bathrooms in over 2,900 square feet of space. 

Net worth over the years

Social media following

Early life and career

Born on August 9, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois Gillian relocated to London when she was just a baby. As a child, she was drawn to the world of archeology and marine biology but her passion soon shifted and she started enjoying films. As a kid, she went through a rebellious stage and was put in therapy at the age of 14. She later moved to New York at the age of 22 and worked as a waitress to support herself. She later began her Theatre career at the Manhattan Theatre Club with Brenda Blethyn. She went on to bag roles in  Christopher Hampton's"The Philanthropist" and more.

She soon turned her focus to films and appeared in her first-ever film, "The Turning" starring Karen Allen and Tess Harper. She later broke into mainstream television in the year 1993 and was seen in a small role in the collegiate drama, "Class of '96."

It was after this that she was sent the script for The X-Files. She was only 24 when she auditioned for the role of the head character. She received critical acclaim for the role and went on to bag an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and a SAG Award for her role. 

She went on to appear in many films like, " The House of Mirth", "What The Night Is For " and "Straightheads." Anderson is also known for her role in the movie,  The Pale Blue Eye alongside Christian Bale. 

Legacy of X-Files

Starring David  Duchovny and Gillian Anderson both at the beginning of their careers, The "X-Files" have become a cult favorite now. The lead pair's on-again off-again chemistry along with the plot has been a matter of discussion among fans for decades now. The show's popularity peaked in the mid-90s when fans started gathering to debate theories. The plot mainly revolved around the two FBI agents Mulder and Scully who were assigned to "X Files," a name for unsolved cases involving paranormal activity. “It was the last decade of the 20th century, so you have that whole fin-de-siècle end-of-the-century malaise… or uncertainty,” said Don Presnell, a senior lecturer at University College at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Gillian Anderson's personal life

Born on August 9, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois Gillian relocated to London when she was just a baby. As a child, she was drawn to the world of archeology and marine biology but her passion soon shifted and she started enjoying films. She once revealed that her outlook changed because of her acting career. "My grades went up and I was voted 'most improved student.'" Anderson has been married and divorced twice and currently, she lives with her three kids in London. She was married to producer Clyde Klotz from 1994 to 1997, then married Julian Ozanne and got divorced after a couple of years. 

Activism and charity

She is known to support The Trevor Project which is an organization whose main focus is suicide prevention among LGBTQ. She was made a patron of the Charles Dickens Fund and was key in securing the funding for the U.K.'s first Dickens statue, located in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

Gillian Anderson's awards

Back in 2009, Anderson was named one of the 20 most powerful women in the British Theatre and was dubbed the honorary Brit by Tiffany and Co. and Harper's Bazaar. Then in 2013, she received the City Lit Lifetime Fellowship Award for her work in the adult education system. Again in 2016, she was appointed an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. She has also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Additionally, Gillian Anderson is also an Emmy Winner, having bagged the award for her role as the British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the hit Netflix show, "The Crown."

FAQs

Was Gillian Anderson in "Sex Education?"

Yes, Gillian played the role of Otis' mother in the hit Netflix show, "Sex Education."

Was Gillian Anderson in "The Crown?"

Yes, she played the role of Margaret Thatcher in "The Crown."

Is Gillian Anderson married?

No, she is currently single and lives with her three kids.

What Other TV shows And Movies Has Gillian Anderson Appeared In?

She has appeared in dramas like The Might Celt, The Last King of Scotland, Shadow Dancer, and more. 

Who Is Worth More David Duchovny And Gillian Anderson?

David Duchovny, who played Fox Mulder, has a net worth of $80 million while Gillian Anderson has a net worth of $40 million.

Why Did Gillian Anderson Stop Acting?

She didn't feel comfortable in Hollywood anymore.

Why Did Gillian Anderson Leave The Crown?

She left the show because of scheduling conflicts.

Is Gillian Anderson A Vegetarian?

No, she is not a vegetarian.

Does Gillian Anderson Have Pets?

She has a French Bulldog named Nelson.

How Many Tattoos Does Gillian Anderson Have?

She has at least three tattoos, writing on her wrist, a design on her angle, and a circle on the back of her hand.