Childhood and Education Journey of Gillian Anderson in Timeline
How education and upbringing influenced the life of Gillian Anderson. A timeline of key moments.
Gillian Anderson is an American actress, writer, and activist renowned for her versatile roles across television and film. She gained widespread recognition as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in The X-Files and has since delivered acclaimed performances in productions like The House of Mirth, The Fall, Sex Education, and The Crown, where she portrayed Margaret Thatcher. Anderson's work has garnered numerous accolades, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1986: High School Graduation
In 1986, Gillian Anderson graduated from high school and returned to Chicago to attend The Theatre School at DePaul University.
1990: Bachelor of Fine Arts
In 1990, Gillian Anderson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Theatre School at DePaul University.
January 1, 1994: Marriage to Clyde Klotz
On January 1, 1994, Gillian Anderson married Canadian art director Clyde Klotz in a Buddhist ceremony in Hawaii.
September 25, 1994: Birth of daughter
On September 25, 1994, Gillian Anderson and Clyde Klotz's daughter was born.
1997: Divorce from Clyde Klotz
Gillian Anderson and Clyde Klotz divorced in 1997.
2002: Move to London
In 2002, Gillian Anderson moved to London, where she has lived since.
December 29, 2004: Marriage to Julian Ozanne
On December 29, 2004, Gillian Anderson married Kenyan-born documentary filmmaker Julian Ozanne on Lamu Island.
2005: Estate Ownership in Sri Lanka
In 2005, Gillian Anderson owned an estate in Sri Lanka that formerly belonged to painter Justin Deraniyagala.
2006: Relationship with Mark Griffiths and Separation from Julian Ozanne
In 2006, Gillian Anderson began dating British businessman Mark Griffiths and separated from Julian Ozanne.
2007: Divorce from Julian Ozanne
Gillian Anderson and Julian Ozanne divorced in 2007.
2008: Birth of second son with Mark Griffiths
In 2008, Gillian Anderson and Mark Griffiths had their second son together.
2008: Brother's Diagnosis
In 2008, Gillian Anderson's brother Aaron was diagnosed with glioblastoma while in his second year of a PhD program.
2011: Death of Brother Aaron
In 2011, Gillian Anderson's brother Aaron died from Neurofibromatosis type I.
March 2012: Revelation of same-sex relationship
In March 2012, Gillian Anderson revealed to Out magazine that she had a long-term relationship with a girl while in high school.
2012: Split with Mark Griffiths
Gillian Anderson and Mark Griffiths split up in 2012.
2012: End of Estate Ownership in Sri Lanka
In 2012, Gillian Anderson no longer owned the estate in Sri Lanka that formerly belonged to painter Justin Deraniyagala, after owning it since 2005.
August 2014: Glamour Magazine Interview on Feminism
In August 2014, Gillian Anderson stated in an interview with Glamour magazine that she had "feminist bones" and very little tolerance for the way women are treated.
December 2014: Description as actively heterosexual woman
In December 2014, Gillian Anderson described herself to the London Evening Standard as "an actively heterosexual woman who celebrates however people want to express their sexuality".
March 2015: Openness to same-sex relationship
In March 2015, Gillian Anderson said she was open to the idea of entering another same-sex relationship.
June 2016: Opposition to Brexit
In June 2016, Gillian Anderson expressed her opposition to Brexit in the lead-up to the referendum on that issue.
2016: Relationship with Peter Morgan
Since 2016, Gillian Anderson has been in a relationship with English screenwriter Peter Morgan.
February 2018: Statement on potential future same-sex relationship
In February 2018, Gillian Anderson told The Times that she "could be with a woman next year" and that she has "absolutely no issue with it whatsoever."
2020: Short Break from Peter Morgan
In 2020, Gillian Anderson and Peter Morgan took a short break from their relationship.
