Piper Maru Klotz Is an Artist Facts about Gillian Anderson's Daughter

Piper Maru Klotz is the first of Gillian Anderson's children, born in the actress's first marriage to cinematographer Clyde Klotz. As a child, she developed a flair for art and grew up to make it her profession.

Piper Maru Klotz drew her first breath in Vancouver, Canada, on September 25, 1994, born to Gillian Anderson and Clyde Klotz. Her parents divorced when she was a toddler, and she grew up as an only child in the United States until she was 12.

By then, her mother had found new love with Mark Griffiths and was expecting her younger brother, Oscar Griffiths. That's when they moved to London, England, where Piper has since remained and established herself as an artist and designer.

Gillian Anderson and daughter Piper Maru Klotz attend the World Premiere of Netflix's "The Crown" Season 2 at Odeon Leicester Square on November 21, 2017, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Piper Maru Klotz Owns a Design Studio

Piper's venture into the art industry began early. In 2000, she appeared in an uncredited role as Little Girl in the Hallway in the romantic drama "House of Mirth." Her mother, Gillian, led the film as Lily Bart opposite Laura Linney and Terry Kinney.

It was the only onscreen role Piper ever took, and she later preferred to work behind the scenes. Between 2016 and 2018, she served in the art department on a few episodes of "The X Files," a crime series Gillian led alongside David Duchovny until the latter year.

Piper Maru Klotz and Gillian Anderson attends The Olivier Awards at The Royal Opera House on April 12, 2015, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Piper was also an art assistant for an animated film short called "Inanimate." Her work in TV and film is minimal, as the 29-year-old has dedicated most of her attention to craft-making. She had an official website where she sold artwork but closed the online shop at the beginning of 2023.

Piper Maru Klotz Has a Long-Term Boyfriend

In April 2023, Piper celebrated six years of romance with her beau, Ed Salisbury, with a humorous Instagram tribute. She shared a snap of their photos, which looked similar to mugshots, and captioned:

"Partners in crime for six years [...] I promise we're happier than we look."

Like Piper, Ed has an active social media presence. On his IG bio, he described himself as a British Freeskier Mountaineer, a sport to which he has dedicated much of his content, and a Climate Activist.

A Glimpse into Piper Maru Klotz's Relationship with Her Mother

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