Gillian Anderson clarified a viral video in which she called fans ‘distracting,’ saying she has known them for over 20 years. The clip showed her leaving a performance of her West End production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?”
Why it matters
Fans get Anderson’s direct response to a misinterpreted comment about them.
Key facts
- A video of Anderson calling fans ‘distracting’ went viral.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
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More about Gillian Anderson
- Gillian Anderson responds to backlash after telling superfans not to sit in the front rowReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Gillian Anderson says she asked superfans not to sit in front row of her West End show at Soho Place TheatreReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
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