# Gillian Anderson Clarifies Fan Comment

> Anderson explains why fans are 'distracting' in West End show.
- Title: Gillian Anderson Clarifies Fan Comment · TheWrap | Shortify
- Summary: Anderson explains why fans are 'distracting' in West End show. Gillian Anderson says she has known fans over 20 years and asks them to be mindful in intimate…
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- Source: TheWrap — https://thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/gillian-anderson-clarifies-fan-distracting-go-back
- Author: J. Kim Murphy
- Published: 2026-10-04T19:25:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gillian anderson, west end, who's afraid of virginia woolf, trinity audio, fan comment, intimate venue, entertainment, culture, business
## Gillian Anderson Clarifies Video
Gillian Anderson released a statement clarifying a recent video that spread over social media.
## Video Shows Fans in Front Row
The video shows her calling a group of fans 'distracting' for sitting in the front row during her performance of 'Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' on the West End.
## Anderson's Statement
Anderson wrote on social media Sunday that she goes back over 20 years with the women she talks to.
## Intimate Venue Note
She asked fans to be aware that in such an intimate venue they can be seen and sometimes it can be a tad distracting.
## Anderson's Closing Message
Anderson thanked fans and said all is good with the show, urging them to continue enjoying the performance.
## Key takeaway

Gillian Anderson says she has known fans over 20 years and asks them to be mindful in intimate venues during her West End performance.