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I WANT TO BELIEVE

Gillian Anderson Wants to Be in ‘The X-Files’ Reboot

The truth is out there.

Clare Donaldson

Alec Baldwin spoke about the hatred he experienced in the three years since the accidental shooting on the set of ‘Rust.’
LIVING HELL

Alec Baldwin: America Wanted Me Dead After ‘Rust’ Shooting

The actor also said critics wanted him canceled, which is like “being dead because you roam the earth and you’re invisible.”

Dan Ladden-Hall

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in “The X-Files.”
‘DYSFUNCTIONAL’

‘X-Files’ Stars Admit to ‘Not Speaking’ During Show’s Run

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson finally addressed the “failure” of their friendship.

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

David Duchovny: Scientology Tried to Recruit Me

The actor, novelist and musician opens up about his new album “Gestureland,” why “Californication” couldn’t be made today, and telling Xenu to f*ck off.

Marlow Stern

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BE BETTER

‘The X-Files’ Continues to Disrespect Scully

Gillian Anderson’s FBI agent just can’t seem to catch a break. Enough is enough.

Ira Madison III

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Hello Again

Hooray! David Duchovny Is Back as Twin Peaks’ Denise

David Duchovny returns as FBI Chief of Staff Denise Bryson in the ‘Twin Peaks’ revival, delivering laughs and a surprising lesson in transgender representation.

Samantha Allen

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One Cow’s Opinion

David Duchovny’s Weird New Cow Novel

<p>The <i>X-Files</i> and <i>Californication</i> star talks about his new novel with a cow as its protagonist, the dos and don’ts of criticism, and the possibility of an <i>X-Files</i> reunion.</p>

William O’Connor

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Beauty & the Geek

13 Celebs With Surprising Degrees

Jean Trinh finds the most unexpected college degrees from ‘Friends’ cast members to action film stars.

Jean Trinh

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'Late Night's Random Object Shootout

Like Mike...Almost: Jimmy Fallon challenged David Duchovny to a shootout of random objects, including a pizza and a wedding cake, and lost when the Californication star scored with a lamp.

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Duchovny's Commanding Second Act

David Duchovny, star of Californication, on his literary ambitions, making a third X-Files movie, and his quest for an “uncensored id.” 

Marty Beckerman

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Duchovny Still Bitter About '08 Globes

Remember how the Golden Globes were canceled last year because of the writers' strike? David Duchovny, who won nothing last night, sure does.

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