Gillian Anderson Takes on the Royal Family’s Secrets on Netflix’s “Scoop”
WSJ - 2024-04-05T16:00:00.000Z

The actress, known for playing steely women on “The X-Files” and “The Crown," tackles another tough role: a BBC journalist questioning Prince Andrew about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

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