„It’s Just So Stupid”. The Infamous Conflict on the Set of The X-Files Between Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny Occurred for an Insane Reason

As a fan who has followed The X-Files since its inception, I find it fascinating to delve into the dynamics behind the scenes of this iconic show. The conflict between Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny in the 90s is an intriguing piece of TV history, and their recent interview on The Jonathan Ross Show sheds light on a humorous and relatable spat.


The captivating sci-fi television show known as The X-Files left an indelible mark on the history of TV, spanning over eleven seasons. Nine out of these seasons contained approximately twenty episodes each, with the final ones being significantly shorter. Given that the actors on this series spent a considerable amount of time together due to the numerous episodes and seasons, they might have developed strong bonds, but not without experiencing some tension.

In the 1990s, a well-known dispute between Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny occurred. Even though they needed to collaborate closely on their series, they eventually had a falling out during production. Now, Anderson finds the reason for their argument so amusing that she can’t discuss it without laughing. During an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show, Anderson revealed the cause of this conflict that caused a rift in their beloved TV duo.

We’ve been working tirelessly for quite some time, putting in about sixteen to seventeen hours a day, for nearly nine months out of the year, and only taking five-and-a-half days off per week. Essentially, we barely had any separation.

It’s incredibly amusing, but frustrating, to discuss this topic because it seems that women generally take longer than men to prepare themselves due to various reasons. For instance, in places like Vancouver where the humidity is high, my hair tends to become frizzy. As a result, we often have to shoot in the rain and end up looking like drowned rats. This necessitates waiting for our hair to be blow-dried, which adds more time to the process.

It seems that Duchovny found frustrating the recurring situation of having to wait for Anderson to be ready to film scenes. Despite being beyond her control, the humidity was affecting Anderson’s hair during filming, which she had no power over. However, Anderson acknowledged Duchovny’s perspective, recognizing that such frequent waiting might have been annoying for him.

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2024-08-26 20:31