Anderson loves laid back London

The X-Files star Gillian Anderson was thrilled when she moved back to Britain, because she could finally be herself again.

The petite 37-year-old loves living in laid-back London, where she lived until the age of 11, as she never feels judged or hassled - but she insists it is a different story in America.

She says, "It's easier to be myself here. I can go out wearing whatever the hell I want, no matter how ridiculous it looks. If I do that in America, people look at me like I'm insane.

"There are aspects of the British press which are very intrusive, but then you'll go to a premiere and someone will ask permission to take a photo, and when you say, 'That's enough,' they'll back off.

"In the States, you go to a restaurant and there are people lined up outside with eight-by-10s (publicity shots) of you."