Gillian Anderson Viral Telling 'Virginia Woolf' Fans to Not Sit Front Row
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Gillian Anderson was seen in a viral video asking superfans to stop repeatedly buying front-row tickets for her West End production of "Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" because it was distracting for her during performances.
- The video showed Anderson telling fans outside the Soho Place theater that sitting in the front row multiple times would "drive [her] mad," which sparked mixed reactions online.
- Some people understood Anderson's perspective on the distraction, while others criticized her for appearing to scold fans and dictate where they could sit.
- Anderson clarified the situation, explaining that she was speaking to longtime friends and asked front-row attendees to be mindful of the intimate venue, emphasizing it was not meant negatively.
- The play, starring Anderson and Billy Crudup, is running in the West End until December 19.
