【maternal eroticism】

Gillian Anderson is maternal eroticismone of the most charismatic, magnetic, talented actresses around so it feels just right that she would impersonate David Bowie.

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Anderson stars as the New Media God on American Gods, a powerful entity which "assumes whatever form will deliver her message most effectively and is often personified by iconic celebrities," according to Starz.

In the 28 May episode, the X-Files actress plays the late rock legend in the Ziggy Stardust-era persona. And the results are astonishing:

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Compare it with this Bowie pic:

English model Twiggy poses with David Bowie in Paris for the cover of his 'Pin Ups' album, 1973. Credit: Getty Images

Here's a sneak peek, where you can see Anderson/New Media in action while she confronts Technical Boy and give him hints on how to enhance his image with the New Gods:

Perfection.

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