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By moving to London I removed myself from the madness of the entertainment industry. I love the city and the culture, and it was an opportunity to bring my children up in a more sane environment.

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Gillian Anderson
Age: 56
Born: 1968
Born: August 9
Actor
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Human Rights Activist
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Gillian Leigh Anderson
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