Talk:Gillian Anderson

message: This section is a 2017 followup to the 2009-2012 section Talk:Gillian Anderson/Archive 1#English? above.
For a long time, the article's opening sentence has described her as "American-British", so that appears to have been the consensus. Recently, this has been challenged, as an IP editor has changed the description to "American" citing these sources:
* http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2012/04/americans-pretending-to-be-british-part-9-gillian-anderson
* https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/28/fashion/gillian-anderson-fashion-inspiration.html
I am neutral on the question of describing her as "American" versus "American-British". The relevant guideline is at MOS:BLPLEAD#Context and there is support in the body of the article for the dual description (and sources such as http://www.blogtalkradio.com/robin-milling/2013/05/24/milling-about-with-gillian-anderson). I was asked for assistance with the dispute, so I am opening this discussion to see if editors might be able to reach a consensus. In the meantime, I am reverting back to the established consensus as I think we ought to respect the WP:BRD process. The IP editor has made a bold edit to change the article (B), it is reverted (R), and now there is a discussion (D) here on the talk page. Thanks, in advance, for maintaining a civil tone in the discussion to follow. Paul Erik (talk)(contribs) 01:17, 7 July 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: The Manual of Style section mentioned above makes it clear that legal citizenship is not the deciding factor. Per that and TonyIs The Woman's arguments I support mentioning both American and British (in any order). Sjö (talk) 18:31, 9 January 2019 (UTC)
replies: text: Are you referring to MOS:BLPLEAD#Context, which starts ? While "national or permanent resident" could apply here (I'm not familiar with UK immigration law), "citizen" is the first word. —[AlanM1(talk)]— 11:50, 12 January 2019 (UTC)

text: You keep referring to British people as 'subjects' but Americans as citizens. Brits are citizens, the term 'subject' has not been a legal definition for British people for decades. Catch up with the times and get a grip! 2A0A:EF40:1251:8E01:4E0E:B7CD:156F:F780 (talk) 22:13, 18 February 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  "American" or "American-British" 

message: Can the article describe her as "American-British"? 85.227.159.226 (talk) 22:21, 22 November 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  RfC about citizenship 

message: I find it strange how all the British actress on here are classed as British American actress but you have Gillan as only American? she she's lived in Britain longer than in America has British citizenship an OBE what more do you need, her information should be charged to American British Actress ASAP 92.234.17.165 (talk) 09:12, 6 January 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: There is no available evidence that Anderson has British citizenship (and significant evidence that she didn't have it at least as of 2016, when she was awarded an honorary OBE that is only eligible for non-British nationals). If you have a source for that, cite it as part of the discussion. Irregulargalaxies (talk) 22:10, 13 May 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: She's still not British.  If someone finds a source saying she's been naturalised, cool, but till then...  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Sanbear (talk • contribs) 11:49, 10 September 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Gillian Anderson 

message: Terry Gilliam's XP 98 (1983) Gillian Anderson as Elizabeth Parker 185.69.145.86 (talk) 16:20, 8 August 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Gillian Anderson (in her film acting debut)