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“It is not a matter of being fearless. The fear is sometimes constant, but it's about moving forward regardless of the fear. Courage means feeling the fear and doing it anyway.”

Quote by Gillian Anderson

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Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson (born August 9, 1968) is an American-British actress best known for her role as FBI Special Agent Dana Scully on the science fiction series 'The X-Files,' for which she won an Emmy and a Golden Globe. Her career spans television, film, and stage, with acclaimed performances in 'The Fall,' 'Sex Education,' and more. Born in Chicago and raised in both the UK and the US, she holds dual citizenship. Beyond acting, she is an activist for women's rights and humanitarian causes. more

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