Gillian Anderson on how to get into character | Master the Art | Bazaar UK

Gillian Anderson has had a career full of impressive roles - from the beloved Agent Scully in The X Files, to the memorable Stella Gibson in The Fall, a delightfully unhinged Miss Havisham in Great Expectations and the free-spirited Jean Milburn in Netflix’s Sex Education. But her latest role is arguably her most compelling. The actress plays Margaret Thatcher in season four of The Crown, joining Olivia Colman as the Queen, Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret, and Emma Corrin as Princess Diana. “On the one hand it’s easier almost to play a real character,“ Anderson tells us. “There’s often so much documentation and so it makes it easier to do research or hone in on things like clothes and voice, which can all help in building a character. But then there’s also the added pressure of people who have very strong opinions of the person that you’re playing.“ Here, Gillian Anderson talks us through her experience of stepping into Margaret Thatcher’s shoes in a masterclass in how to get into character. Gillian wears Galvan dress and Annoushka earrings, styled by Rosie Arkell-Palmer. Video by Eleonora Cristin. Hair by James Rowe at Bryant Artists, using Bumble and Bumble. Make-up by Alex Babsky at Premier, using Giorgio Armani. Manicure by Jessica Thompson at Eighteen Management, using the Dior Manicure Collection. With thanks to Lucy Watson Productions and JJ Studios, Perseverance Works. Stylist’s assistant: Eden Hurley Don’t miss out on our latest video ►► // ABOUT BAZAAR UK // The essential edit of chic, high-end style delivered with editorial flair, Harper’s Bazaar UK is your source for red carpet moments, beauty and skincare, catwalk fashion trends from the runway, celebrity interviews and coverage of the hottest A-list events.