Gillian Anderson Has Some Very Relatable Thoughts on Imposter Syndrome

Gillian Anderson Has Some Very Relatable Thoughts on Imposter Syndrome

"I really had to stop my self-doubt from getting in the way."Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesThe number one rule of imposter syndrome is that almost everyone experiences self-doubt—including Hollywood's most seasoned celebrities. Consider Gillian Anderson: reflecting recently on her role as Eleanor Roosevelt in Showtime's The First Lady, the actress revealed that she was "shocked" when she got the part."[Roosevelt] was such an extraordinary woman, and y…

Why Dancers Are Prone to Imposter Syndrome

Jenn Edwards has crafted a multifaceted career: She performs with Le Patin Libre, a contemporary skating company, dances, teaches, and choreographs for gymnasts and dancers, and plays in a band. Though her breadth of work is impressive, she’s also struggled with periods of self-doubt, questioning whether she truly belonged in any of her chosen fields. “Because I’ve hopped around to different disciplines a lot, I sometimes felt like I wasn’t an e…