The X-Files actress Gillian Anderson is not a fan of the American hit show - because she is not a science-fiction fan.

The 39-year-old - who played FBI Special Agent Dana Scully in the series - has been reunited with co-star David Duchovny for the movie adaption.

But Anderson refuses to watch any of the shows or the forthcoming movie - because the genre is unappealing.

She explains, "It has never really been my cup of tea. I don't think I would have watched the show.