Gillian Anderson: The 2021 Critics' Choice Awards Virtual Interviews

Gillian Anderson explains why she signed on to play British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher without ever reading a script. Plus, the actress explains why filming the Balmoral castle episode was her favourite of the season.

ET caught up with Gillian before the 2021 Critics' Choice Awards, which aired March 8 on The CW. Anderson was nominated for 'The Crown' and reflected upon her win at the Golden Globes. She also responded to the controversy surrounding Alec Baldwin's tweet about her 'switching accents.'

Baldwin, who recently defended his wife Hilaria from her own accent switching commotion, tweeted in response, "Switching accents? That sounds...fascinating."

Back in December, Hilaria began trending on Twitter as social media users — including journalist Tracie Morrissey and Twitter user @lenibriscoe — dug into her past, alleging that she fabricated Spanish roots after having been born and raised in Boston, Mass. Additionally, Morrissey and @lenibriscoee claimed to have evidence that the accent she often uses is not real. Baldwin quit Twitter in January over the debacle.

In Baldwin's nearly 10-minute Instagram video announcing his latest Twitter exit, the actor said he decided to leave the platform because "haters" were not understanding the "irony" behind his comment about Anderson. Baldwin doesn't name Anderson in the video, saying he doesn't "want to drag other people into my debates."

Story: Entertainment Weekly