Anya Taylor-Joy - Actress
Age: 29
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Actress
Anya Taylor-Joy is an acclaimed actress and model known for her distinct, ethereal screen presence and wide-ranging performances across horror, period drama, and sci-fi. Born in Miami and raised between Buenos Aires and London, she is fluent in both Spanish and English, a background that she often cites as foundational to her versatile acting style.
Career Highlights
Breakthrough: She first gained critical attention with her starring role in the folk-horror film The Witch (2015).
Mainstream Success: Her portrayal of the troubled chess prodigy Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020) became a global phenomenon, earning her a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
Film Roles: She has starred in diverse projects including M. Night Shyamalan’s Split (2016), the Jane Austen adaptation Emma (2020), the dark comedy The Menu (2022), and as the titular warrior in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024).
Recent and Upcoming Projects
As of early 2026, she has continued to expand her influence in major franchises and prestige television:
Dune: Part Three: She is set to play a pivotal role as Alia Atreides following her cameo in the previous installment.
Lucky: She recently debuted as the lead and executive producer of this Apple TV+ thriller series, playing a high-stakes con artist.
Voice Work: She continues her role as Princess Peach, most recently in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).
Beyond acting, she is a prominent figure in the fashion world, serving as a global brand ambassador for luxury houses like Dior and Jaeger-LeCoultre.