Gillian Anderson's breakout role came as Agent Dana Scully on "The X-Files," which ran for nine seasons and spawned two movies.
The show was renewed 14 years later for a 10th season and an 11th season is filming now.
Her most recent projects include Starz's "American God" series, where she appears as Media, and the upcoming mystery film "Crooked House," based on an Agatha Christie novel.
She's incredibly active in charity work and is a self-proclaimed feminist and women's rights activist.