Gillian Anderson recently shared a memorable encounter with former President Bill Clinton during her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's ABC show.
The renowned actress, currently in the spotlight for her upcoming series, "The First Lady," recalled the inti--te moment when she met Clinton during his presidential campaign.
Describing the encounter, Anderson mentioned attending a luncheon in the Hollywood Hills as a guest where Clinton was delivering a speech. After the speech, a makeshift "hallway" formed, allowing attendees to interact with the presidential candidate. Anderson noted Clinton's unique greeting style, where he shook hands and took her by the elbow simultaneously, creating an unexpected sense of inti--cy. She humorously added that Clinton even turned to look at her again after moving on to the next person.
In a playful exchange with Kimmel, the host mentioned a similar experience meeting Clinton but jokingly remarked that Clinton didn't turn to look at him. Anderson, in good spirits, shared a humorous anecdote about expecting a message from Clinton on her answering machine, only to be met with reality.
The conversation shifted to Anderson's Emmy win for portraying Margaret Thatcher in "The Crown." Kimmel segued into a nostalgic moment, bringing up Anderson's first Emmy Award in 1997 for her role as Dana Scully in "The X-Files."
Kimmel recalled a specific episode where Scully, Anderson's character, was asked who she would choose to be if given the chance to be someone else. To Kimmel's surprise, Scully responded with Eleanor Roosevelt. Connecting this moment to Anderson's portrayal of Roosevelt in her latest project, "The First Lady," the actress expressed her amazement at the unexpected coincidence.
Reflecting on her initial hesitation to take on the role of Eleanor Roosevelt due to height differences, Anderson, who stands at 1.60 meters, shared that she wore the highest platform heels available during filming. Despite her efforts, she humorously acknowledged remaining the shortest person in the entire cast.
Anderson's recounting of her encounter with Bill Clinton and the intriguing connection to her past role in "The X-Files" added a touch of humor and nostalgia to the conversation, offering fans a glimpse into the actress's engaging personality.
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