Gillian Anderson, international ambassador for L’Oréal Paris
Award-winning actress Gillian Anderson joins L’Oréal Paris as its new global ambassador. A collaboration that celebrates the beauty and emancipation of women of all ages.
L’Oréal Paris has announced a prestigious new addition to its ambassador roster: Gillian Anderson. Revealed by her iconic role in X-Files, the actress, activist and author joins the brand to embody the Age Perfect campaign, directed by photographer Cass Bird. With this choice, the brand affirms its commitment to women over 50 and their power to redefine beauty standards.
A powerful message for women of all ages
“We are honored to welcome Gillian Anderson to the L’Oréal Paris family. She embodies feminine emancipation and proves that beauty has no age,” said Delphine Viguier-Hovasse, Global President of L’Oréal Paris. Alongside such iconic figures as Jane Fonda, Andie MacDowell, Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne, the actress joins a circle of committed ambassadors.
Gillian Anderson shares this vision: “Women are extraordinary: unique, complex, brilliant, beautiful inside and out. Yet stereotypes persist. L’Oréal Paris celebrates diversity and I’m proud to join them in inspiring women to assert themselves.”
A career marked by strong female roles
Born in Chicago, but raised between London and Michigan, Gillian Anderson became an icon thanks to her role as Dana Scully in X-Files(1993-2002). This character even inspired a phenomenon known as the“Scully effect“, encouraging thousands of women to pursue careers in science and medicine. More recently, she made her mark as Jean Milburn, a sexologist, in Sex Education. Her brilliant career has earned her two Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, four SAG Awards and an honorary OBE for her services to theater.
A woman committed to equality and education
Gillian Anderson isn’t just a talented actress. An activist for over 25 years, she actively supports organizations such as the Feminist Majority Foundation, Planned Parenthood and Wellbeing of Women in the U.K. In 2017, she co-wrote the book WE: A Manifesto for Women Everywhere, followed by the podcast What Do I Know? tackling social issues and sexual liberation. Her latest book, Want : Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous, became a Sunday Times bestseller.
A fervent defender of LGBTQIA+ rights, she is also committed to children’s health and education through the SAYes mentoring program. Her commitment to the environment and to indigenous peoples shows that she is much more than an actress: she is a committed and inspiring woman.
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