"Gillian Anderson"

Alien Beliefs

Gillian Anderson shares her experiences with questions about alien life, particularly during her time on the X-Files. She recalls being frequently asked if she believes in aliens, a question she found repetitive and frustrating. Sean Hayes expresses his fascination with the idea of extraterrestrial life, suggesting that humanity might have origins linked to alien life forms.

Part of me believes that mankind came from a higher, sort of more complex life form of sort of aliens and stuff, as opposed to the aliens and mankind coming from sort of like a godlike creator.

--- Jason Bateman

The hosts humorously debate the possibility of alien involvement in human evolution, blending pop culture references with their theories 1 2.

   

Pop Culture

The influence of the X-Files on pop culture is undeniable, as Gillian Anderson reflects on her iconic role as Dana Scully. She describes the immersive experience of working on a long-running show and how it shaped her career. Will Arnett and Sean Hayes discuss how such roles become intertwined with an actor's identity, impacting public perception.

When you do something that is such a sort of hit that crosses all demographics, et cetera, at a young age, when you look back on your experience as X Files, is it a positive feeling?

--- Will Arnett

Anderson acknowledges the show's lasting impact and her eventual appreciation for its significance, despite initially wanting to distance herself from it 3 4.