Anya Taylor-Joy Biography| Nazaarabox.com

🧬 Early Life

Full Name: Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy
Date of Birth: April 16, 1996
Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, USA
Nationality: American, British, Argentine
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish
Ancestry:

• Argentine (mother)

• Scottish-Argentine and English (father)

Although born in Miami, Anya spent most of her early childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and only began speaking English at age 8 when her family moved to London.

🎭 Career Beginnings

Anya was discovered as a teenager by a talent scout outside Harrods in London. She began modeling but quickly transitioned to acting.

Her breakthrough role came in 2015 with:

🌕 Breakout Role: The Witch (2015)

• Directed by Robert Eggers

• Critically acclaimed psychological horror film

• Anya's haunting performance earned her early recognition and praise

⭐ Major Roles & Career Highlights

🎬 Notable Films:

• Split (2016) and Glass (2019) – Psychological thrillers by M. Night Shyamalan

• Thoroughbreds (2017) – Dark teen drama

• Emma (2020) – Lead role as Jane Austen’s famous character

• The Northman (2022) – Viking epic by Robert Eggers

• The Menu (2022) – Satirical horror-thriller

• Furiosa (2024) – Played the young version of Charlize Theron’s iconic character from Mad Max: Fury Road

📺 Television:

• The Queen’s Gambit (2020)

  • Netflix limited series where she played Beth Harmon, an orphaned chess prodigy.

  • This role catapulted her to global fame, earning her a Golden Globe, a SAG Award, and critical acclaim.

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🏆 Awards & Recognition

• Golden Globe Award (Best Actress – The Queen’s Gambit)

• Screen Actors Guild Award (Outstanding Performance – The Queen’s Gambit)

• Nominated for BAFTA and Critics’ Choice Awards

• Included in Time Magazine’s Time 100 Next list (2021)

💫 Style & Influence

• Known for her distinctive beauty: large, wide-set eyes, ethereal features, and classical poise

• Fashion icon frequently featured in Dior, Rodarte, and Vogue

• Often plays intense, intelligent, or unconventional characters

❤️ Personal Life

• Keeps her private life relatively low-key

• Reportedly married to musician Malcolm McRae in a private ceremony (confirmed in 2023)

• Resides between the U.S. and the U.K.

🎥 Legacy & What’s Next

Anya Taylor-Joy is seen as one of the most versatile and magnetic actors of her generation. With roles across horror, period drama, fantasy, and action, she has proven her range and star power.