From ’90s to now: Gillian Anderson’s most slay outfits of all time

She’s always been Mother


You’d be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t stan Gillian Anderson. From The X-Files, to The Crown to Sex Education, she’s a true Mother of the UK entertainment industry and she’s got the wardrobe to match. Like, her fits have been fire for almost three decades. Remember the whale tail dress? The embroidered vulva?!

So, in honour of Gillian returning to our screens as Emily Maitlis in Scoop, here’s a look back at her top ten most iconic red carpet moments from the ’90s to now:

1996 Emmy Awards

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1997 Golden Globes

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1998 Golden Globes

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1998 The X Files premiere

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2000 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards

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2001 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

2001 Vanity Fair Oscar Party 

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2016 The Crown premiere

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2018 Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

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2020 BAFTAs

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2024 Golden Globes

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Theeeee vulva dress. Mother was mothering— just like she has been for the last two decades. Wowing.

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