Happy birthday! Gillian Anderson turns 57 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Washington
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 57 on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025.

Gillian Anderson is celebrating her 57th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 57th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Anderson, a cultural icon

Born in Chicago on August 9, 1968, Gillian Anderson's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Anderson's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Gillian hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gillian Anderson as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 57.

Happy Birthday, Gillian, you're the best!

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