Let Gillian Anderson's Bold Pedicure Color Be Your Transitional Nail Inspo

Gillian Anderson is, without a doubt, an actor worth her salt. She garnered admiration and acclaim for her performances in "The X-Files" and "The Crown," and deserves every bit of recognition she's received in her decades in Hollywood. But away from the cameras, it's no surprise that the stunning two-time Emmy winner is also quite the fashion icon. She proved this most recently in a campaign for Marks & Spencer, modeling clothes in the colors you'll be seeing in everyone's wardrobe this fall, though our eyes went to the bold nail polish shade she chose for her pedicure.

In the image above, Anderson is wearing open-toe heeled sandals, proudly showcasing her burnt-orange pedicure. The shade definitely matches the sleeveless, lacy black top and tartan black-orange skirt she's wearing for the shoot. Although it's a color that's both unique and undeniably gorgeous, Anderson's pedicure is in line with what's trending and is one of the fall 2026 nail color trends you'll want to wear all season. If you want to give it a try, Dior's Vernis in the shade 849 Rouge Cinéma is the perfect way to recreate Anderson's timeless pedicure look at home.

Aside from rocking a stylish pedicure, Gillian Anderson also knows how to choose a chic manicure to match. It seems "The Fall" star is all for paring things back when it comes to her nails, as evidenced by the above image from August 2026; The silver screen veteran chose to keep things simple with a light, almost transparent beige hue. What's more interesting is that instead of a glossy finish, it appears Anderson went in the opposite direction.

"Opting for a velvety matte finish softens the silhouette of the nail and gives typical neutral tones a modern, luxurious feel," Daisy Kalnina, founder of The GelBottle Inc., exclusively shared with Harper's Bazaar. With her minimal accessories, elegant updo, and black halter dress, Anderson's pale manicure is an instant eye-catching detail. To emulate this look, we recommend using DND's Sunset Suede #879, which, as Anderson has proven, goes well with anything.