Anya Taylor-Joy, born Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy on April 16, 1996, in Miami, Florida, is an American-born actress of Argentine-British descent. Raised in Buenos Aires and London, she is known for her captivating performances and distinctive presence in both film and television
Taylor-Joy's breakout role came with the critically acclaimed horror film The Witch (2015), where she portrayed Thomasin, a young girl in 17th-century New England facing supernatural forces. She continued to gain recognition with roles in Split (2016) and its sequel Glass (2019), showcasing her versatility in psychological thrillers. In Thoroughbreds (2017), she played a high-school student involved in a dark plot, further establishing her range as an actress.
Her performance as Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020) garnered international acclaim, earning her a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. She also starred in the period drama Emma (2020), the psychological horror Last Night in Soho (2021), the action-packed The Northman (2022), and the black comedy The Menu (2022). In 2023, she lent her voice to Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. She took on the titular role in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024), a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Taylor-Joy's multicultural upbringing has contributed to her unique perspective and depth in her roles. With a growing list of diverse and compelling performances, she continues to be a prominent and influential figure in contemporary cinema.
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