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Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy (/ˈænjə/;[1] born 16 April 1996[2]) is an actress.[a] Born in Miami and raised in Buenos Aires and London, she left school at the age of 16, following which she pursued an acting career. After a series of small television roles, her breakthrough came with a leading role in the horror film The Witch (2015). Her career progressed with roles in the horror film Split (2016) and its sequel Glass (2019), the black comedy film Thoroughbreds (2017), and for playing Emma Woodhouse in the period drama Emma (2020).
Key Information
Taylor-Joy featured in the television crime drama series Peaky Blinders (2019–2022), and earned international recognition for playing Beth Harmon in the period drama miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020), winning a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award, in addition to a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. She then starred in the horror film Last Night in Soho (2021), the action films The Northman (2022) and The Gorge (2025), and the black comedy The Menu (2022). She also voiced Princess Peach in the animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and starred as Imperator Furiosa in the apocalyptic film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).
Early life and education
[edit]Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy[citation needed] was born in Miami, Florida, to Dennis Alan Taylor,[3][5] a former banker, and Jennifer Marina Joy, a psychologist. Her father is an Argentine of English and Scottish descent, the son of a British father and an Anglo-Argentine mother.[6][7][8] Her mother was born in Zambia to an English diplomat father, David Joy, and a Spanish mother from Barcelona, Montserrat Morancho.[9] She has stated that her birth in Miami was a "fluke", since her parents had been vacationing in the city at the time; because of her birthplace, she holds American citizenship due to the country's jus soli nationality law.[10] She is the youngest of six siblings, four of whom are from her father's previous marriage.[11]
Taylor-Joy lived with her family in Buenos Aires and attended Northlands School until the age of six, when the family moved to the Victoria area of London.[8][12] She is fluent in Spanish and English.[8][11][13] Taylor-Joy experienced the move as "traumatic" and initially refused to learn English in hopes of moving back to Argentina.[14] She attended Hill House International Junior School[15] and Queen's Gate School, acting in school productions. She struggled socially at school, recalling:
I didn't really feel like I fit in anywhere. I was too English to be Argentine, too Argentine to be English, too American to be anything ... The kids just didn't understand me in any shape or form ... I used to get locked in lockers.[8]
Taylor-Joy initially trained in dance, studying ballet until the age of 15.[16] At age 17, she was scouted as a model by Storm Management founder Sarah Doukas, while walking her dog outside Harrods department store in Knightsbridge, London.[8][17] She signed with the agency on the condition that acting remain her first passion and pursuit. During a modelling shoot promoting the television series Downton Abbey, which she had almost rejected because she was studying for her GCSE examinations, Taylor-Joy was noticed by the Downton Abbey actor Allen Leech while running errands for the crew and while reciting the Seamus Heaney poem "Digging" for a forthcoming screentest. He later introduced her to his agent, with whom she signed as an actress.[18]
Career
[edit]2013–2019: Early work and breakthrough
[edit]Taylor-Joy made her acting debut in the 2014 fantasy comedy-horror Vampire Academy, but her scenes as a background "Feeder Girl" were dropped from the final cut.[19][20] She made her television debut as Philippa Collins-Davidson in an episode of the detective drama series Endeavour, followed by a multi-episode arc in the 2015 fantasy-adventure drama series Atlantis.[21] That same year, she starred in The Witch, a period horror film directed by Robert Eggers, which tells the story of a Puritan family that encounters forces of evil in the woods beyond their New England farm. It premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim.[22][23] The role was her breakthrough.[24][25] Anthony Lane of The New Yorker called Taylor-Joy "remarkable in the role, her wide-eyed innocence entwined with a thread of cunning—proof either of her quick wits, scarcely unusual in a clever and curious girl, or of some fell purpose."[26] She won the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor and the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer.[27][28]

The following year, Taylor-Joy starred in Luke Scott's science fiction horror film Morgan, playing the title character. It received negative reviews and was a commercial failure, but Booth Michigan's John Serba wrote that "Taylor-Joy disarms us with a performance that keenly teeter-totters between little-girl innocent and dead-eyed viciousness."[29] She next starred in the drama film Barry, which focused on a young Barack Obama during his first year at Columbia University in 1981; it premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.[30] The same year, Taylor-Joy's likeness was licensed from Storm Management to represent the character of Valkyrie Cain on the tenth anniversary book cover of Skulduggery Pleasant, and subsequently the covers of the seventh, eighth, ninth, and fourteenth books in the series,[31] before she appeared in the music video for Skrillex's remix of GTA's song "Red Lips".[32]
In 2016, she was cast opposite James McAvoy in M. Night Shyamalan's Split, where she played Casey Cooke, a teenage girl abducted by a man with multiple personalities (McAvoy). It was a commercial success, grossing $278.5 million on a budget of $9 million.[33][34] Her next film that year was Cory Finley's directorial debut Thoroughbreds. It co-starred Olivia Cooke and Anton Yelchin in his final film role. Taylor-Joy played Lily, a high-school student who schemes to kill her stepfather via a contract with a drug dealer. It premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival; David Ehrlich of IndieWire called her performance "captivating".[35] Her third release in 2017 was Sergio G. Sánchez's horror mystery Marrowbone; Tasha Robinson of The Verge wrote that Taylor-Joy brought "a shy, appealing warmth" to an inconsistent character.[36] Taylor-Joy was nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award,[37] and was awarded the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival that year.[38] In December 2017, she portrayed Petronella Oortman in the BBC One period drama miniseries The Miniaturist, based on Jessie Burton's novel of the same name.[39]
Taylor-Joy reprised her role as Casey Cooke in the 2019 psychological superhero film Glass, the final film in the Unbreakable film trilogy, appearing with McAvoy, Samuel L. Jackson and Sarah Paulson.[40] It was a commercial success, grossing $247 million worldwide,[41] Later that year, she appeared in the documentary film Love, Antosha, on the life and career of her late co-star Anton Yelchin; and in Hozier's music video for his song "Dinner & Diatribes".[42][43] Her next two 2019 films, the animated musical adventure film Playmobil: The Movie and biographical drama film Radioactive, were commercial failures.[44] She also voiced the character of Brea in the fantasy series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.[45] In her final role of 2019, she played the starring role of Gina Gray in the BBC One period crime drama series Peaky Blinders.[46]
2020–present: Rise to prominence
[edit]In 2020, Taylor-Joy starred as Emma Woodhouse in Autumn de Wilde's directorial debut Emma, an adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel of the same name. Reviewing the film, Peter Travers of Rolling Stone deemed Taylor-Joy "incandescent".[47] The Guardian critic Mark Kermode described Taylor-Joy as having created an "admirably spiky character who is less likable than some of her screen predecessors, and all the better for it".[48] She received a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance.[49] Taylor-Joy also portrayed Illyana Rasputin/Magik, a Russian mutant and sorceress, in the superhero horror film The New Mutants. It was originally intended for release in April 2018 but experienced several delays; it was released in 2020.[50]
Taylor-Joy starred in the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit as Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy on her rise to the top of the chess world while struggling with drug and alcohol dependency.[51] The series and her performance received widespread critical acclaim.[52][53] Netflix announced that it had been seen by 62 million households in its first 28 days of release,[54] becoming its "biggest scripted limited series to date."[55] Darren Franich of Entertainment Weekly called Taylor-Joy's performance "darkly fascinating" and noted how she "excels in the quiet moments, [with] her eyelids narrowing as she decimates an opponent, [and] her whole body physicalizing angry desperation when the game turns against her."[56] Similarly, Caroline Framke of Variety found her "so magnetic that when she stares down the camera lens, her flinty glare threatens to cut right through it."[57] Taylor-Joy's portrayal won her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie and garnered her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.[49][58][59]

In 2020, she next appeared in the drama film Here Are the Young Men, directed by Eoin Macken and based on the novel of the same name by Rob Doyle.[60] In 2021, she starred in Edgar Wright's psychological horror film Last Night in Soho. In the film, she performs the song "Downtown" by Petula Clark;[61] a music video of Taylor-Joy's rendition was also released.[62] Joe Morgenstern of The Wall Street Journal highlighted the "dazzling sense of purpose" in her portrayal.[63] She was included on Time magazine's 100 Next list that same year.[64]
In 2022, Taylor-Joy reunited with The Witch director Robert Eggers for a starring role opposite Alexander Skarsgård in the historical epic The Northman. Based on the old Scandinavian legend of Amleth, the film was described as "a Viking revenge saga set in Iceland at the turn of century".[65] It received a positive critical reception.[66][67] Taylor-Joy then appeared in David O. Russell's period comedy Amsterdam, which received mixed reviews and failed commercially.[68][69] Released the following month was Mark Mylod's black comedy thriller The Menu, in which Taylor-Joy starred opposite Nicholas Hoult and Ralph Fiennes.[70] The film garnered largely positive reviews,[71][72] and her performance gained her a Golden Globe Award nomination.[73] The following year, Taylor-Joy had a voice role as Princess Peach in the animated film The Super Mario Bros. Movie.[74]
Taylor-Joy began 2024 with a cameo role as Alia Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, a casting that was initially kept secret and was not publicly announced until she walked the red carpet at the film's London premiere.[75] She next starred as the titular character in George Miller's action film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which served as a prequel to the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road. Taylor-Joy declared the film to have been an unpleasant working endeavor, stating: "I’ve never been more alone than making that movie ... I don’t want to go too deep into it, but everything that I thought was going to be easy was hard."[76][77] Nevertheless, she earned praise for her performance, being described by The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw as "an overwhelmingly convincing action heroine"[78]

In 2025, she starred opposite Miles Teller in Scott Derrickson's romantic action film The Gorge, which released on Apple TV+.[79] She will next star with Chris Evans in the action comedy film Sacrifice.[80]
On August 18, 2025, it was reported that Taylor-Joy will portray a young Joni Mitchell in a Cameron Crowe-directed biopic; Meryl Streep is to play an older Mitchell.[81]
Personal life
[edit]Taylor-Joy began a relationship with the American musician Malcolm McRae, frontman of the rock band More, in 2021. They married in a private ceremony on 1 April 2022 in New Orleans.[82] They held a second ceremony in September 2023 at the Palazzo Pisani Moretta in Venice, Italy.[83][84]
Public image
[edit]The Hollywood Reporter named Taylor-Joy on their list of 2016 Hollywood's Rising Stars 35 and Under, and she was included in a similar list compiled by W magazine in 2017.[85][86] In 2019, she appeared on the annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list, a compilation of "the brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators and game changers in the world".[87] In 2020, she was named "Breakthrough Entertainer" of the Year by the Associated Press and "Breakout Star of 2020" by the New York Post.[88] In 2021, Time included Taylor-Joy on its 100 Next list of "emerging leaders who are shaping the future", with a tribute written by former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov.[89] She has been an ambassador for brands including Viktor & Rolf, Tiffany & Co.[90][91] Dior's fashion and makeup,[92] and Jaeger-LeCoultre.[93]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Vampire Academy | Feeder Girl | (Uncredited) |
| 2015 | The Witch | Thomasin | |
| 2016 | Morgan | Morgan | |
| Barry | Charlotte Baughman | ||
| Split | Casey Cooke | ||
| 2017 | Marrowbone | Allie | |
| Thoroughbreds | Lily Reynolds | ||
| 2018 | Crossmaglen | Ana | Short film |
| 2019 | Glass | Casey Cooke | |
| Love, Antosha | Herself | Documentary | |
| Playmobil: The Movie | Marla Brenner | ||
| Radioactive | Irene Curie | ||
| 2020 | Emma | Emma Woodhouse | |
| Here Are the Young Men | Jen | ||
| The New Mutants | Illyana Rasputin / Magik | ||
| 2021 | Last Night in Soho | Sandie | |
| 2022 | The Northman | Olga | |
| The Menu | Margot / Erin | ||
| Amsterdam | Libby Voze | ||
| 2023 | The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Princess Peach (voice) | |
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | Alia Atreides | Uncredited cameo[94] |
| Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Imperator Furiosa | ||
| 2025 | The Gorge | Drasa | |
| Sacrifice | Joan | Also executive producer[95][96] | |
| 2026 | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie † | Princess Peach (voice) | In-production[97] |
| Dune: Part Three † | Alia Atreides | Filming[98] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Endeavour | Philippa Collins-Davidson | 1 episode | |
| 2015 | Viking Quest | Mani | Television film | [99] |
| Atlantis | Cassandra | Recurring role, 6 episodes | [100] | |
| 2017 | The Miniaturist | Petronella "Nella" Brandt | Miniseries, 3 episodes | [101] |
| 2019–2022 | Peaky Blinders | Gina Gray | 11 episodes | [102] |
| 2019 | The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance | Brea (voice) | Main role, 10 episodes | [103] |
| 2020 | The Queen's Gambit | Beth Harmon | Miniseries, 7 episodes | [104] |
| 2021 | Saturday Night Live | Herself (host) | Episode: "Anya Taylor-Joy/Lil Nas X" | [105] |
| TBA | Lucky | Lucky | Upcoming miniseries, also executive producer | [106] |
Music videos
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | "Red Lips (Skrillex remix)" | GTA (featuring Sam Bruno) | Girl | [107] |
| 2019 | "Dinner & Diatribes" | Hozier | Wife | [108] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]Taylor-Joy has received several accolades. She won the Empire Award for Best Newcomer and being nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in 2016.[28][109] The following year, she was a nominee for the BAFTA Rising Star Award and the recipient of the Trophée Chopard.[37][38] Taylor-Joy won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie in 2021.[49][58]
Explanatory notes
[edit]- ^ a b Taylor-Joy is a dual national of the United Kingdom and United States, born in Miami to an Argentine-British father and British-Spanish mother, and raised in Argentina and the United Kingdom. Sources conflict on her citizenship status in Argentina, regarding whether she is an Argentine national or merely a legal permanent resident of Argentina without citizenship.[3][4]
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View on GrokipediaEarly life and education
Family background
Anya Taylor-Joy was born on April 16, 1996, in Miami, Florida, to parents of mixed British and Argentine heritage while they were on vacation there.[9] This birth granted her American citizenship by birthright, in addition to British citizenship through her mother and Argentine citizenship through her father.[10][11] Her father, Dennis Alan Taylor, is an Argentine-British former investment banker and powerboat racing champion of Scottish descent, born in Argentina to a Scottish father and an Argentine mother.[9][12] He achieved international recognition by winning world championships in offshore powerboat racing in 1987 and 1988.[9] Her mother, Jennifer Marina Joy-Marancho, is a British psychologist of English and Spanish descent, born in Zambia to an English diplomat father and a Spanish mother from Barcelona.[9][13] Taylor-Joy is the youngest of six siblings, with four older half-siblings from her father's previous marriage and one older full sibling from her parents' union.[9][10] This diverse family structure reflects the blended cultural influences that contributed to her multicultural upbringing.[9]Upbringing and schooling
Anya Taylor-Joy was born in Miami, Florida, on April 16, 1996, but her family relocated to Buenos Aires, Argentina, shortly after her birth, where she spent her early childhood until the age of six.[10] Her family then moved to London due to her father's career transition from investment banking to powerboat racing.[14] In Buenos Aires, she attended Northlands School, an English-speaking international school, immersing her in a Spanish-speaking environment that shaped her early years.[15] Upon arriving in London, Taylor-Joy enrolled at Hill House International Junior School in Knightsbridge, followed by Queen's Gate School in South Kensington, where she participated in school productions.[10] She initially trained in ballet from ages 3 to 15. The transition proved challenging; she has described the move as traumatic and alienating, initially resisting English to force a return to Argentina.[16] Fluent in both English and Spanish—with a native Argentine accent in the latter—she also gained basic familiarity with other languages through her multicultural family heritage.[15] Throughout her school years in London, Taylor-Joy faced significant bullying due to her distinctive wide-set eyes, foreign accent, and outsider status, which often left her feeling isolated and contributed to low self-esteem.[17] She endured incidents such as being trapped in lockers and relentless mockery, experiences she later viewed as a catalyst for her artistic pursuits.[17] At age 16, after being scouted for modeling while walking her dog in London, she left school to pursue professional opportunities, briefly attending acting classes before committing fully to her career.[18]Acting career
Early roles and breakthrough
Taylor-Joy began her acting career with minor roles in 2014, including an uncredited appearance as a Feeder Girl in the fantasy film Vampire Academy, though her scenes were ultimately cut from the final release.[19] That same year, she made her on-screen television debut as Philippa Collins-Davidson in the episode "Never Never Says" of the British crime drama series Endeavour.[20] These early efforts marked her transition from modeling, where she had been scouted as a teenager, into professional acting.[19] Her breakthrough arrived in 2015 with the lead role of Thomasin, a defiant Puritan teenager, in Robert Eggers' critically acclaimed folk horror film The Witch.[21] The performance, which showcased her ability to convey quiet intensity and vulnerability amid supernatural dread, earned widespread praise from critics and established her as a rising talent in the genre.[22] For The Witch, Taylor-Joy received a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in 2016, recognizing her emergence as a compelling young actress in science fiction, fantasy, and horror.[23] Building on this success, Taylor-Joy portrayed Casey Cooke, a resilient kidnapping survivor, in M. Night Shyamalan's psychological thriller Split (2016), a role she reprised in the trilogy's conclusion Glass (2019).[24] These films highlighted her skill in embodying traumatized yet resourceful characters within tense, genre-driven narratives.[25] In supporting capacities, she appeared as the enigmatic synthetic being Morgan in the science fiction horror Morgan (2016), as the calculating socialite Lily in the black comedy thriller Thoroughbreds (2017), as the orphaned Allie in Sergio G. Sánchez's gothic horror Marrowbone (2017), and as the young bride Petronella "Nella" Oortman in the BBC/ PBS period miniseries The Miniaturist (2017), adapting Jessie Burton's novel about secrets in 17th-century Amsterdam.[26][27][28][29] She also starred as Ana in the 2018 short film Crossmaglen, a tense drama directed by Beau Ferris.[30] Early recognition included winning the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best Actress in 2017 for her work in The Witch, affirming her impact on contemporary horror.[31] Despite these achievements, Taylor-Joy faced challenges with typecasting as a "scream queen" due to her string of horror leads, a label she addressed by noting in a 2018 interview that her characters often simply "inhabit very dark worlds," while expressing a desire to explore broader material to avoid being pigeonholed in the genre.[32][33] This concern influenced her decision to diversify her roles following the release of Glass in 2019.[33]Rise to prominence
Taylor-Joy's portrayal of Beth Harmon, a chess prodigy grappling with addiction and personal demons, in the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020) marked a pivotal moment in her career, earning her widespread acclaim and propelling her to international stardom.[34] The series' success, viewed by over 62 million households in its first 28 days, showcased her ability to anchor a period drama with emotional depth, leading to wins for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie at the Golden Globe Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and the Critics' Choice Television Awards.[35][36][37] Building on this momentum, Taylor-Joy diversified her roles across genres in the early 2020s. In 2020, she starred as the titular Emma Woodhouse in the period comedy Emma., directed by Autumn de Wilde, delivering a vibrant and witty performance that highlighted her comedic timing. The following year, she played Sandie, an aspiring 1960s singer entangled in a web of glamour and danger, in Edgar Wright's psychological thriller Last Night in Soho.[38] Her 2022 slate was particularly prolific, including the fierce Olga in Robert Eggers' Viking epic The Northman, the enigmatic Lady Dedlock in David O. Russell's ensemble mystery Amsterdam, the ambitious silent film star Nellie LaRoy in Damien Chazelle's Babylon, and the resourceful Margot in the satirical horror The Menu, which garnered an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and praised her as a standout in the ensemble.[39] In 2023, Taylor-Joy voiced the empowered Princess Peach in the animated blockbuster The Super Mario Bros. Movie, contributing to its global box office haul exceeding $1.3 billion and reimagining the character as a skilled warrior.[40] She continued her ascent in 2024 with the lead role of a young Furiosa in George Miller's Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, a high-octane prequel that grossed over $172 million worldwide despite production challenges, earning praise for her intense physical transformation and commanding presence.[41] That year, she also made a surprise cameo as the future Alia Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two, a brief but pivotal appearance that underscored her growing ties to major franchises.[42] In 2025, Taylor-Joy starred in The Gorge, a sci-fi thriller opposite Miles Teller and directed by Scott Derrickson, which received mixed reviews (62% on Rotten Tomatoes) but set a streaming record on Apple TV+ upon its February release.[43][44] She also starred opposite Chris Evans in the thriller Sacrifice, directed by Romain Gavras, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September and earned mixed-to-negative reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes).[45][46] She executive produces and stars as the titular character in the Apple TV+ limited series Lucky, a crime drama based on a Marissa Stapley novel, marking her expanded involvement in television production.[47] Upcoming projects include reprising her voice role as Princess Peach in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, slated for 2026 release.[48]Other professional activities
Modeling career
Taylor-Joy was scouted for modeling at the age of 16 while walking her dog outside Harrods department store in Knightsbridge, London, by Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm Management.[49][50] Initially hesitant, she signed with the agency and began working to support her aspirations in acting, saving her earnings from modeling gigs to relocate to the United States.[51][52] Following her acting breakthrough in 2015, Taylor-Joy scaled back her modeling commitments to prioritize her on-screen career, though she continued selective print and campaign work.[2] In 2019, she became the face of Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb Midnight fragrance, starring in a campaign photographed by Inez & Vinoodh that positioned her as a "modern, empowered floral goddess."[53] Taylor-Joy expanded her modeling profile in 2021 when she was named a global ambassador for Tiffany & Co., appearing in subsequent campaigns that highlighted the brand's iconic jewelry.[54] By 2025, she had featured in multiple Tiffany initiatives, including the holiday campaign "Love Is a Gift," a cinematic narrative directed by Jonas Lindstroem and photographed by Carlijn Jacobs, emphasizing love through intimate moments and Tiffany Blue motifs.[4] That year, she also graced the cover of Vogue Spain's March issue, shot by Sebastian Faena and styled by Max Ortega.[55]Producing and endorsements
Taylor-Joy made her producing debut with the thriller Sacrifice (2025), directed by Romain Gavras, through her newly established production banner, LadyKiller; she also starred in the film alongside Chris Evans, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025.[56] She followed this as an executive producer on the Apple TV+ limited series Lucky, a crime drama adaptation of Marissa Stapley's 2021 novel of the same name, slated for release in 2025.[57] She executive produced the project through LadyKiller, in collaboration with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine.[47] Production on the eight-episode series wrapped in July 2025, with Taylor-Joy also starring as the lead character, a woman drawn back into a criminal underworld.[58] In addition to Lucky, Taylor-Joy has leveraged her production company, LadyKiller, to develop other unannounced projects, focusing on narratives that explore complex female protagonists and genre storytelling.[47] Taylor-Joy's endorsement portfolio has significantly contributed to her professional diversification, with major luxury brand partnerships beginning in the early 2020s. She was named a global ambassador for Dior in 2021, appearing in multiple campaigns that highlighted the brand's ready-to-wear and beauty lines, including promotions tied to her film roles.[59] In 2025, she continued this role with appearances at high-profile events, such as the Dior Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week.[8] That year, Taylor-Joy featured in the Dior Addict fragrance campaign, launched in late 2025, alongside Blackpink member Jisoo and Willow Smith. In an interview, she praised Jisoo for her "pure heart," recounting how she woke up early to learn Korean phrases to greet her when Jisoo's English was limited, and noted their instant "soul-level connection." Taylor-Joy also suggested that she, Jisoo, and Willow should star in a Charlie's Angels musical, highlighting their natural synergy.[60] A key endorsement came from Tiffany & Co., where Taylor-Joy serves as a global House ambassador and starred in the brand's 2025 holiday campaign, Love Is a Gift. The campaign, launched in October 2025, featured her in cinematic vignettes emphasizing themes of love, innovation, and personal transformation, showcasing Tiffany's jewelry collections.[54][61] Taylor-Joy has pursued selective brand collaborations that align with her image of empowerment and sophistication. These partnerships, alongside her acting income, have helped elevate her net worth to an estimated $8-12 million as of 2025.[62]Personal life
Relationships and marriage
Taylor-Joy's early romantic life included rumored relationships with fellow actors. She was linked to Irish actor Eoin Macken from 2016 to 2018, reportedly after meeting on the set of the short film Crossmaglen, with unconfirmed reports of an engagement in 2017.[63] There were also brief, unconfirmed professional links to actors such as Miles Teller, stemming from industry connections rather than verified romance.[64] In early 2021, Taylor-Joy met musician and actor Malcolm McRae, frontman of the band More* and known for roles in films like Dawson City: Frozen Time. The pair connected in a music studio, where McRae immediately noted their shared birthday on April 16, leading to a swift romantic bond.[65] They began dating privately and went public in spring 2022, appearing together at events like the The Northman premiere.[5] Taylor-Joy and McRae eloped secretly in New Orleans on April 1, 2022, with only their two best friends as witnesses, opting for a spontaneous courthouse ceremony.[66] They later held a larger celebration as their second wedding in Venice, Italy, on September 30, 2023, attended by celebrities including Cara Delevingne and Julia Garner.[67] Taylor-Joy confirmed the New Orleans elopement publicly via Instagram on April 2, 2024, sharing photos and describing it as a "vampire wedding" due to its intimate, nocturnal vibe.[66] The couple has since made joint appearances at high-profile 2025 events, including the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in April.[68] As of November 2025, they have no children. In a 2024 Elle interview, Taylor-Joy reflected on her marriage as unexpected yet profoundly fulfilling, stating she never envisioned wedlock until meeting McRae, whom she described as bringing unexpected joy into her life.[66]Residences and interests
Anya Taylor-Joy maintains primary residences in London, where her family has been based since her childhood move from Argentina, and she and her husband experienced a home invasion at a friend's mansion in north London in February 2023.[69] She has also spent significant time in New York City and Los Angeles for professional commitments, describing a nomadic lifestyle that involves relocating every few months.[70] Taylor-Joy frequently visits Buenos Aires, her childhood home until age six, to connect with her Argentine roots.[71] Holding triple citizenship—American by birth in Miami, British through her family heritage, and Argentine from her early upbringing—Taylor-Joy travels internationally with ease, leveraging U.S., U.K., and Argentine passports.[10] This multifaceted background facilitates her frequent moves for work across continents. From a young age, Taylor-Joy trained intensively in ballet, studying the discipline until she was 15, which she credits with enhancing her physical expressiveness in acting roles.[72] She is an avid reader with eclectic tastes, recommending Gothic-infused works such as Angela Carter's The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories alongside contemporary titles like Sally Rooney's novels.[73] Taylor-Joy supports philanthropic causes, notably urging donations and education in support of Black Lives Matter in 2020.[74] In her personal lifestyle, she prioritizes self-care amid a demanding career and enjoys sourcing vintage clothing from markets like London's Portobello, incorporating unique pieces into her wardrobe.[75]Public image
Fashion and style
Anya Taylor-Joy is renowned for her ethereal, old Hollywood-inspired aesthetic, characterized by her wide-set eyes and signature platinum blonde hair, which have become defining trademarks in her public appearances.[68][76] Her style has evolved from punk-influenced looks in her early career, featuring edgier silhouettes and bold accessories, to a more refined elegant glamour that emphasizes vintage-inspired silhouettes and sculptural details.[77][78] She frequently favors luxury houses such as Dior and Schiaparelli, often opting for haute couture pieces that highlight dramatic volume and historical references.[7][76] Among her iconic red carpet moments in 2025, Taylor-Joy wore a silk archival Christian Dior gown paired with a 64-carat Tiffany opal necklace at the Golden Globes, evoking a timeless, romantic elegance.[79][80] At the Toronto International Film Festival premiere of Sacrifice, she stunned in a custom baby blue satin Dior gown designed by Jonathan Anderson, featuring a high neckline and voluminous skirt that accentuated her poised silhouette.[7] In October 2025, at Dior's Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 show, Taylor-Joy channeled Catherine Deneuve in a regal houndstooth cape coat, blending equestrian elegance with modern sophistication.[8][81] Taylor-Joy's influence as a fashion figure was further highlighted by her nomination for the 2025 Global Fashion Icon of the Year by The Global Choice, recognizing her consistent red carpet impact.[82] She graced the cover of Vogue España's March 2025 issue, shot by Sebastian Faena, showcasing her affinity for Dior in a series of poised, ethereal editorials.[83] Additionally, she appeared alongside husband Malcolm McRae on the blue carpet at the Tiffany & Co. Blue Book 2025 event, where she wore an embroidered black slip dress complemented by sparkling diamond jewelry, blending gothic romance with high glamour.[68] On November 12, 2025, she attended Tiffany & Co.'s holiday kickoff event in New York City, lighting the flagship's installation in a dramatic corset minidress layered under a winter-white coat.[84][85]Media reception and advocacy
Taylor-Joy has been widely praised by critics for her versatility as an actress, capable of embodying a wide range of characters from vulnerable outcasts to fierce protagonists with remarkable depth. Her ability to convey emotional intensity, particularly in horror and drama genres, has been highlighted as a defining strength, allowing her to elevate complex roles with nuance and authenticity.[86][87] In terms of cultural impact, Taylor-Joy's prominence was underscored by her inclusion in Time magazine's 100 Next list in 2021, recognizing her as an emerging leader shaping the entertainment landscape. Her status as a major figure in Hollywood was further affirmed in 2025 when she served as a presenter at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, where she joined other high-profile stars to hand out accolades, symbolizing her evolution into a celebrated industry staple.[88][89] Taylor-Joy has been vocal about mental health, drawing from her experiences filming The Queen's Gambit, where she openly discussed managing panic attacks on set and the importance of self-compassion in high-pressure environments. Following the series' success, she has advocated for greater awareness of mental well-being in the industry, emphasizing resilience amid personal and professional challenges. Additionally, in 2024 interviews promoting Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, she positioned herself as a strong proponent of women's rights in film, championing the depiction of "female rage" to challenge stereotypes of passive female characters and ensure portrayals reflect authentic emotional complexity and agency.[90][91][92] Taylor-Joy maintains a relatively private public persona, balancing her engaging on-screen presence with a guarded personal life, as seen in her reflections on married life and selective sharing amid rising fame. She has addressed beauty standards in interviews, recounting childhood bullying over her distinctive features and rejecting conventional ideals, which has resonated with audiences and reinforced her image as an unconventional beauty icon.[93][94]Filmography
Film roles
Anya Taylor-Joy's feature film career launched with lead roles in independent horror and thriller films, establishing her as a scream queen before transitioning to period dramas, action blockbusters, and ensemble pieces. Her performances often highlight characters grappling with isolation, ambition, or survival, earning critical acclaim for her expressive range and intensity. Key milestones include her breakout in horror franchises and a pivotal turn in a major action prequel.| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Witch | Lead (Thomasin) | Debut feature, portraying a Puritan teenager in a supernatural family drama.[21] |
| 2016 | Split | Lead (Casey Cooke) | Abducted teenager facing a captor with multiple personalities in M. Night Shyamalan's thriller.[24] |
| 2017 | Thoroughbreds | Lead (Lily) | Scheming high schooler in a dark comedy about teen murder plots. |
| 2017 | Marrowbone | Lead (Allie) | Protective sister in a haunted house mystery thriller.[28] |
| 2019 | Glass | Supporting (Casey Cooke) | Reprising her Split role in the superhero trilogy conclusion. |
| 2020 | Emma. | Lead (Emma Woodhouse) | Witty matchmaker in Autumn de Wilde's Jane Austen adaptation. |
| 2021 | Last Night in Soho | Lead (Sandie) | Aspiring 1960s singer in Edgar Wright's psychological horror.[38] |
| 2022 | The Northman | Supporting (Olga) | Sorceress ally in Robert Eggers' Viking revenge epic. |
| 2022 | Amsterdam | Supporting (Libby) | Enigmatic figure in David O. Russell's period mystery comedy.[95] |
| 2022 | The Menu | Lead (Margot) | Uninvited guest in a satirical black comedy horror about fine dining. |
| 2024 | Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga | Lead (Furiosa) | Origin story of the warrior in George Miller's post-apocalyptic prequel. |
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | Cameo (Alia Atreides) | Brief appearance as Paul's telepathic sister in Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic. |
| 2025 | The Gorge | Lead (Drasa) | Operative guarding a mysterious chasm in Scott Derrickson's sci-fi thriller.[96] |
| 2025 | Sacrifice | Lead (Joan) | Prophetic sibling in Romain Gavras' eco-terror satire.[45] |
Television roles
Taylor-Joy made her television debut as the lead in the 2017 BBC miniseries The Miniaturist, portraying Petronella "Nella" Oortman, a young woman navigating the secrets of a wealthy Amsterdam household in 1686.[98] Adapted from Jessie Burton's novel, the two-part production aired on Boxing Day and the following day, marking Taylor-Joy's first major television role following her film breakthrough in The Witch.[99] In 2019, she joined the cast of the BBC period crime drama Peaky Blinders in a recurring role as Gina Gray, the ambitious and manipulative American wife of Michael Gray, appearing across seasons five and six until the series concluded in 2022.[100] Her portrayal of the character, introduced amid the Shelby family's post-World War I power struggles, added a layer of transatlantic tension to the narrative.[101] Taylor-Joy achieved global acclaim for her starring role as Beth Harmon in the 2020 Netflix limited series The Queen's Gambit, a seven-episode adaptation of Walter Tevis's novel about a brilliant but troubled chess prodigy in the 1950s and 1960s.[102] The series, directed by Scott Frank, drew 62 million households worldwide in its first 28 days, becoming Netflix's most-watched scripted limited series at the time.[103] Taylor-Joy is set to star as the lead and serve as an executive producer in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Lucky, scheduled to premiere on July 15, 2026.[104] Based on Marissa Stapley's novel, the drama follows a reformed criminal confronting her past for one final job, with production having wrapped in mid-2025.[105]Music videos and voice work
Taylor-Joy has appeared in several music videos early in her career, showcasing her versatility beyond live-action roles. In 2015, she featured as the lead in the music video for "Red Lips (Skrillex Remix)" by GTA featuring Sam Bruno, portraying a mysterious girl in a narrative driven by themes of transformation and nightlife. Four years later, in 2019, she starred as Hozier's wife in the video for "Dinner & Diatribes," a black-and-white production that depicted a tense domestic scene emphasizing emotional intensity and relational dynamics. In voice acting, Taylor-Joy provided the voice for Brea, a Gelfling princess and key character in the Netflix animated series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019), contributing to the ensemble's quest in a fantasy world inspired by Jim Henson's original film. She gained widespread recognition for voicing Princess Peach in the animated feature The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), where her portrayal emphasized the character's strength and leadership in the Mushroom Kingdom alongside Mario and Luigi.[106] Taylor-Joy is set to reprise the role of Princess Peach in the upcoming sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, scheduled for release on April 3, 2026, continuing the franchise's exploration of interstellar adventures.[48]Awards and nominations
Major wins
Taylor-Joy achieved significant recognition for her portrayal of Beth Harmon in the 2020 Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit, securing multiple prestigious acting awards in 2021. At the 78th Golden Globe Awards, she won Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television, marking her first win from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.[107] She also received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie at the 27th SAG Awards, honoring her standout performance among peers.[108] Additionally, at the 26th Critics' Choice Awards, Taylor-Joy earned Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television, further solidifying her acclaim for the role.[109] Beyond these, Taylor-Joy has garnered other notable victories, including the 2021 Gotham Award for Outstanding Breakthrough or Single Performance in a New Scripted Series (shared win with Thuso Mbedu) for The Queen's Gambit, recognizing her emergence in television.[110] She also won the Satellite Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film at the 25th International Press Academy ceremony, held in 2021.[111] She received the Trophée Chopard at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, awarded to promising young actors.[23] In total, Taylor-Joy has accumulated 17 wins across various film festivals and award bodies throughout her career as of 2025.[23]Notable nominations
Academy AwardsDespite critical acclaim for her performance as Margot in the satirical thriller The Menu (2022), Taylor-Joy was notably overlooked for an Academy Award nomination in the Best Actress category, with the film itself receiving no Oscar nods.[112] BAFTA Awards
In 2021, she earned a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination, recognizing her emerging career including roles in Emma. (2020) and The Queen's Gambit.[23] Primetime Emmy Awards
Taylor-Joy received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie in 2021 for her role as Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit, though she did not win.[113] AACTA Awards
In 2025, Taylor-Joy was nominated for Best Lead Actress in Film at the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) Awards for her portrayal of Imperator Furiosa in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.[23] Astra TV Awards
That same year, she received an Astra TV Award nomination for Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie for her role in the sci-fi thriller The Gorge.[114] Saturn Awards
Taylor-Joy has garnered multiple nominations from the Saturn Awards, particularly for her work in horror and genre films, including Best Performance by a Younger Actor in 2016 for The Witch, Best Actress in 2023 for The Menu, and Best Actress in 2025 for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.[115] MTV Movie & TV Awards
She also received MTV Movie & TV Award nominations, such as Best Performance in a Show in 2021 for The Queen's Gambit.[116] Overall, Taylor-Joy has accumulated 55 award nominations throughout her career as of 2025.[23]