XXX-Files: Gillian Anderson Shows Off Her Bikini Bod In Italy

Gillian Anderson let it all hang out while touring through Italy — with "The X-Files" star showing that her devoted fans are right to push the beauty as a Bond Girl! [UNCENSORED PHOTOS FOLLOW...]

Gillian laughed when "X-Files" fans insisted that the 48-year-old star wasn't too old for the next James Bond movie, writing "I love it!" after they started an online petition. Until then, longtime fans of Gillian as Agent Dana Sculley now have a new view to enjoy!

The ravishing redhead — who's won an Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to her work as an author — also showed that she's still in shape for the upcoming return of "The X-Files," which has already enjoyed one major revival since wrapping up in 2002.

The legendary series will return for the 2017-2018 season with a 10-episode run that's set to being shooting shortly after Gillian's vacation ends. “FOX is relying heavily on nostalgia,” noted one critic. which is why they need Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny.”

But critics also wonder if FOX’s sci-fi favorite can compete with newer shows like "Legion" and "The 100," plus hit series on the internet like Netflix's "Black Mirror" and "Stranger Things." “The last X-Files ‘event’ didn’t break any new ground — or answer any questions,” warned one media insider. “Fans were angry and thought FOX wasted their time.”

“Producer Chris Carter can’t rest on his laurels," said the industry veteran. “'The X-Files' used to be a great show, but unless he delivers something fresh, fans will vanish.” But if viewers lose interest, it certainly won't be because Gillian can't catch people's attention!