Gillian Anderson is currently enjoying a reign over two of Netflix’s biggest series. She plays sex therapist Dr Jean Milburn to perfect in Sex Education, which has just released a second season. And The Crown fans cannot wait to see Anderson step in Margaret Thatcher’s shoes for season four.

Outside of her acting work, Anderson is also a woman who continues to serve us wise words to live by. The actor recently explained why our relationship needs should be “non-negotiable”. She’s also been honest about “the constant tug of war” of motherhood. And she constantly shares words of support as part of her work with charities such as Women for Women and Every Mind Matters.

Sex Education’s Gillian Anderson on why it’s our right to enjoy a quiet night in