Gillian Anderson comes out as pansexual, reveals relationships with women - USA Today

Gillian Anderson is ready to put a label on her sexuality.

In an interview with The Australian published on Sept. 10, the "X-Files" actress, 58, said she identifies as pansexual, a sexual orientation where one is attracted to all people regardless of their gender identity.

The Emmy winner told the outlet, "In my younger years, I was in relationships with women," adding that she is currently in a relationship with a man. Throughout the interview, she opened up about her sexuality and how that's evolved while hearing about experiences from other women.

"I’m not a big flirter. I don’t put it out there very much. I do hear of a lot of women around our age who are rediscovering their sensuality and their desire for sex," she told the outlet. "It certainly sounds like they’re in the dating field. That they’re having a lot of fun, a lot of opportunities, but also being approached on these apps by much younger men."

She added she's become far more sex positive largely thanks to her time on Netflix's "Sex Education," where she played therapist and mother Jean Milburn. "It all came from that character," she said.

Anderson has three children: daughter Piper, 31, whom she shares with ex-husband Clyde Klotz, and sons Oscar, 19, and Felix, 17, whom she shares with former partner Mark Griffiths.

According to Page Six, she has been romantically linked on and off to "The Crown” creator Peter Morgan since 2016, but neither has confirmed a relationship.

Anderson's interview comes as she prepares for her latest book "More: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous" to publish on Sept. 15.

The follow-up to her 2024 book "Want" also compiles various sexual fantasies submitted anonymously.

The "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma" star said the book features "so many stories from women who yearn for tenderness" or to be desired for exactly who they are.

"It’s a complex and very confusing world out there. Which is why I think it’s so important to continue to have books like this. To continue to have a series like 'Sex Education,' that has so much heart and compassion and understanding of the complexity for young people," she added. "Particularly as they’re starting out. Because it’s a big deal."

Anderson continued: "I'm so grateful for the courage and honesty, and just the beautiful, beautiful writing. It feels like a real honor to be entrusted with these pieces."

Anderson said that once the book and "Camp Miasma," which was released in theaters Aug. 7, are behind her, she feels as though she'll be closing a chapter in her life.