Gillian Anderson’s Glorious Encounter with Bill Clinton
Gillian Anderson, 53, known for her iconic role as Eleanor Roosevelt on Showtime’s The First Lady, shares a hilarious story of running into former President Bill Clinton during the whirlwind of early‑90s politics.
She recalls meeting him at a fancy Hollywood‑Hills house that was hosting his first public lunch while his campaign was just kicking off.
- While Clinton was addressing the crowd, a line formed for the enthusiast. Anderson slipped into the queue.
- He performed what she describes as “the most miraculous thing in the world”: simultaneously shaking hands and grabbing elbows.
- Clinton’s “look‑back” left her swooning, and she joke‑ingly imagined a voicemail from him waiting on her answering machine.
- On Jimmy Kimmel Live, she said, “He held my arm a notch more personal, made eye contact, then moved on. I’d been expecting a callback from Clinton—deliberately silly.”
She added it felt so “real” it might as well have been a dream she’d had while answering machine was still the norm.
Golden Globes: Anderson’s Return to the Red Carpet
After a virtual acceptance thanks to the Covid‑19 pandemic, Anderson was thrilled to finally attend the ceremony in person.
- During filming in Prague, she was alone in a hotel room, fully dressed, talking to the entire Golden Globes via computer.
- The only “technician” in the room was her, a lone warrior in the digital age.
- It was a sweet reunion with the awards panel—she was “nice” to meet them again face‑to‑face.
And you’ll spot her not wearing bras any more—she’s embraced the “no‑bra” lifestyle (teasing side note: see the gossip piece for details).
