Gillian Anderson is seen for the first time since splitting from Peter Morgan
Smiling Gillian Anderson is seen for the first time since splitting from The Crown creator Peter Morgan after four-year romance
- Gillian, 52, found love with Peter, 57, in 2016 with The Daily Mail’s Sebastian Shakespeare confirming she was telling friends about dating Peter
- Gillian was at a party in New York with Peter to promote The Crown in October 2016, where she was overheard telling friends they were in a relationship
- The pair are said to remain great friends despite their split
- Peter was married to Lila Schwarzenberg – born Princess Anna Carolina zu Schwarzenberg – until 2014
- He already has five children with her Gillian has daughter Piper, 26, with ex husband Clyde Klotz, who she was married to from 1994-1997
- She also has sons Oscar, 14, and Felix, 12, with ex partner Mark Griffiths, who she dated until 2012
Gillian Anderson stepped out in London on Friday, in her first public outing since her split from The Crown creator Peter Morgan was revealed.
The X-Files actress, 52, and Morgan, 57, who were together for four years, are said to have parted ways amicably after their relationship ran its course.
The Daily Mail’s Baz Bamigboye reported the couple had split due to ‘various work commitments and family logistics’ but ‘remain great friends’.
Make-up free Gillian looked in good spirits as she headed to the shops in the capital while bundled up in a black padded North Face jacket.
Post-split: Gillian Anderson cut a casual figure as she stepped out in London on Friday, in her first public outing since her split from The Crown creator Peter Morgan was revealed
The Crown star completed her off-duty look with joggers and trainers as she smiled while walking down the street.
Her blonde locks were pulled into a ponytail and she wore some black rimmed spectacles.
Despite the recent heartbreak in her personal life, Gillian appeared relaxed and happy as she completed her domestic duties before heading home.
The Daily Mail exclusively revealed that Gillian and Peter had split on Thursday, with the pair remaining great friends.
Over: Daily Mail revealed on Thursday that Gillian and Peter who worked together on the latest season of The Crown, have split amicably after four years together (pictured January 2020)
Pensive: Gillian looked thoughtful as she headed to the shops in the capital while bundled up in a black padded North Face jacket
Outing: The star completed her off-duty look with joggers and trainers as she smiled while walking down the street
Representatives for Gillian and Peter declined to comment to MailOnline.
Reports that Gillian had found love with Peter first broke in October 2016 when The Daily Mail’s Sebastian Shakespeare confirmed she was telling friends about dating the screenwriter.
Gillian who lives in London, was at a party in New York with Peter to promote The Crown, where she was overheard telling friends they were in a relationship.
Peter, whose cinematic hits include The Queen and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, was married to Lila Schwarzenberg – born Princess Anna Carolina zu Schwarzenberg – until 2014. He already has five children with her.
Off we go: Gillian was seen climbing into her car as she prepared to head home
Walk: The star looked in good spirits as she walked along, after her split was revealed
Hometime: The star was seen heading to a car after her shopping trip in London
Since the relationship revelation, Gillian has supported Peter when The Crown went up for a nomination at The Golden Globes.
Gillian has daughter Piper, 26, with ex husband Clyde Klotz, who she was married to from 1994-1997.
She also has sons Oscar, 14, and Felix, 12, with ex partner Mark Griffiths, who she dated until 2012.
On screen: Anderson (pictured as Margaret Thatcher in The Crown) and Morgan were one of the most glittering couples in the world of British entertainment, though they never shared a home
Happier times: The couple are pictured with Olivia Colman on the show set
The Fall star was also married to documentary filmmaker Julian Ozanne from 2004-2006.
In January this year, Gillian revealed it ‘would be the end’ of her relationship with her screenwriter partner if they ever moved in together and that she preferred the pair of them living in separate homes.
The Sex Education star told The Times she liked that ‘there is nothing locking us in’ by living separately, adding that they don’t have to fear how they would manage the logistics should they ever split in the future.
End of an era: Reports that Gillian had found love with Peter broke in October 2016 when The Daily Mail’s Sebastian Shakespeare confirmed she was telling friends about dating the screenwriter (pictured January 2020)
Speaking about her relationship with Peter, Gillian said: ‘If we did, that would be the end of us. It works so well as it is, it feels so special when we do come together. And when I am with my kids, I can be completely there for them. It’s exciting.
‘We choose when to be together. There is nothing locking us in, nothing that brings up that fear of ”Oh gosh, I can’t leave because what will happen to the house, how will we separate?”.
‘I start to miss the person I want to be with, which is a lovely feeling. And it is so huge for me to be able to see a pair of trousers left lying on the floor at my partner’s house and to step over them and not feel it is my job to do something about it!’
Back in November Gillian insisted she had ‘very clear boundaries’ with her partner Peter when they worked together on series four of The Crown.
Gracing the front cover of Harper’s Bazaar, Gillian told the publication: ‘For our own sanity, and actually for the benefit of the relationship, we had very clear boundaries.
‘I am not going to comment on the script, but you are not allowed to comment on the performance!’
Candid: In January this year, Gillian revealed it ‘would be the end’ of her relationship with her screenwriter partner if they ever moved in together and that she preferred the pair of them living in separate homes (pictured 2019)
