United Kingdom, June 1 -- Gillian Anderson had admitted that sex scenes are "never a joy".

The 56-year-old actress shares an intimate scene in a tent with co-star Jason Isaacs in her new movie 'The Salt Path' - based on the true story of couple Raynor and Moth Winn who embark on an epic walk in the UK after a bad health diagnosis and homelessness - and says such things are part and parcel of acting.

Gillian told The Sun: "That is something you just expect as an actor.

"That's part of what one does. I had an experience for many, many years working with the same actor every day.

"I've also done sex scenes on the very first day of working, which is never a joy at any time during filming.

"So you're thrown stuff all the time and just sho...