Gillian Anderson is a member of the Order of the British Empire.
Gillian Leigh Anderson , OBE ( born August 9 , 1968 ) , is an American-British film , television and theatre actress , activist and writer . Anderson was appointed an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire ( OBE ) in 2016 for her services to drama . The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry ; rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences , work with charitable and welfare organisations ,