‘X-Files’ Stars Admit to ‘Tension’ That Led to Their ‘Not Speaking’

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reflect on their relationship during the show's original run.

In a new interview, David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, the stars of the popular sci-fi series "The X-Files," have opened up about the "tension" that existed between them during the show's original run.

Anderson, who played FBI Special Agent Dana Scully, admitted that she and Duchovny, who played Fox Mulder, "didn't really speak" during the first few seasons of the show.

"There was a lot of tension," Anderson said. "We were both very young, and we were both very passionate about the show. And we were both very different people."

What caused the tension between Duchovny and Anderson?

Several factors contributed to the tension between Duchovny and Anderson, including their different personalities, working styles, and approaches to the show.

• Different personalities: Duchovny is a more extroverted and outgoing person, while Anderson is more introverted and reserved.
  
  
• Working styles: Duchovny is a more methodical and deliberate actor, while Anderson is more intuitive and spontaneous.
  
  
• Approaches to the show: Duchovny was more interested in the show's science fiction elements, while Anderson was more interested in the show's character development.
  
  

These differences led to some creative tension between the two actors, which was exacerbated by the fact that they were both very passionate about the show.

How did the tension affect the show?

The tension between Duchovny and Anderson did not have a major impact on the show's quality, as they were both able to put their differences aside and work together to create a successful series.

However, the tension did sometimes lead to creative clashes between the two actors, which could be frustrating for the show's writers and producers.

What is the relationship between Duchovny and Anderson today?

Today, Duchovny and Anderson have a much better relationship than they did during the early days of "The X-Files."

The two actors have remained friends over the years, and they have even worked together on several projects since the show ended in 2002.