Anya Taylor-Joy – Everything You Need To Know About the Queen’s Gambit Star

Anya Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy, professionally known as Anya Taylor-Joy, is a notable American film and television actress and model. She is primarily known for her performance in megahit movies like Glass, Last Night in Soho, and The New Mutants. Her compelling performance in the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” took her career to new heights of success.

She started her professional career as a model but soon shifted into acting and became a prominent entertainment industry name.

Let’s continue reading to find out all the details you should know about this talented young actress: Anya Taylor-Joy.

Biography

Born on 16th April 1996, famous actress Anya Taylor-Joy hails from Miami, Florida, United States. Her current age (as of 2022) is 26 years. Dennis Alan Taylor and Jennifer Marina Joy are her parents. Her father Dennis Alan Taylor is banker by profession, and her mother is a psychologist.

Her birthplace is Miami, Florida, but she was raised in Buenos Aires, and later she moved to London along with her family. Belonging to a big family, The Queen Gambit star has six siblings with whom she enjoyed the days of her childhood. Anya is fluent in Spanish and English languages.

Her zodiac sign is Aries, and she marks her birthday in April every year. However she holds three nationalities; American, Argentinean, and British. Her actual name is Anya Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy, but she is widely known as Anya Taylor-Joy. The actress is also very famous for her mixed ethnicity of English, Scottish and Spanish origin.

Parents and siblings

Anya is the youngest and a loving sister of her six siblings, four of them are from her father’s previous marriage. Anya’s father’s name is Dennis Alan Taylor. Because of his father’s British background and his mother’s Argentine-British heritage, he has both English and Scottish roots. A banker by profession, Anya’s father has received honors like the MBE and the OBE. Later he became fond of powerboat racing.

Anya’s mother’s full name is Jennifer Marina Joy. She is a Spanish-born psychologist but was raised in Zambia, Africa as Anya’s maternal grandfather was an English diplomat.

Her childhood was spent in both Argentina and England. She belongs to a family of immigrants. Whilst growing up, Anya was a hyperactive and energetic kid who loves to drive her family crazy. Once in an interview, Anya told:

“I had so much energy, I would drive my siblings crazy. They would pick me up, turn me upside down, and just say, ‘Where is the off button? How do we power her down?”

(Source:  Pinkvilla Desk )

Early Life and Education

Even though Anya Taylor-Joy’s birthplace is Miami, Florida but according to her, this birth was a “fluke” as her parents were in Miami for spending some holidays at that moment. Her parents were actually living in Buenos Aires, Argentine.

She started her early education at Northlands school and was raised in Buenos Aires, where she learned Spanish. She was only six when she moved to London with her family. She didn’t like this new change and struggled to adjust to her new neighborhood.

She continued her education at the preparatory school Hill House and in the Queen’s Gate School. She performed and acted in school productions and learned dance and ballet but later dropped out of school due to bullying by her classmates at 16. In an interview, she said:

“Argentina is all green and I had horses and animals everywhere. All of a sudden I was in a big city and didn’t speak the language. 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. I spent a lot of time in school crying in bathrooms.”

(Source: Manilla Bulletin)

After that, Anya decided to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. Her dream finally came to reality when she was spotted by a talent agency called Storm management, and they offered her a modeling job. She started her full-time modeling career, and soon Anya began receiving her first role in the modeling Business. She started partaking in different photoshoots and emerged on fashion magazine covers and posters for various brands.

As her true intent was to become an actor so, by the time she turned 16, she utilized her savings to move to New York to seek a career in acting.

Acting Career

After moving to New York, Anya Tylor-Joy started giving auditions for various production houses. Soon she got her first audition for the Fantasy film “Maleficent.” Although this was a big step for her career, Taylor-Joy felt the whole process quite challenging.

Her first role was a small uncredited part in the teen film “Vampire Academy.” From there, her career kept sky-rocketing as she landed on some prominent roles in The Miniaturist, Crossmaglen, The Queen’s Gambit, and Peaky Blinders. She received a lot of recognition and praise for her performances in some blockbuster Hollywood movies like Split, The Witch, Glass, The New Mutants, Last Night in Soho, and thoroughbreds.

Filmography TimeLine

• 2014: Her acting career started in 2014 as she landed her first uncredited role as a “Feeder Girl” in the classic teen film “Vampire Academy.”
• 2015: Anya Taylor-Joy was cast for the role of “Thomasin” in a horror film titled “The Witch.” The movie was an instant hit, and Anya Taylor received many positive reviews and commendations for her acting skills. She even won a Gotham award for this movie. In an interview, Anya confessed that she had minimal knowledge and acting background before the film The Witch.
• 2016: In the psychological-thriller movie “Split,” she played the character of one of the three girls (Casey Cooke) whom a psychotic man abducts and detains in a separated underground facility.
• 2017: Anya Taylor appeared as Petronella “Nella” Brandt in the BBC television series “The Miniaturist.”
• 2017:  In the movie “Thoroughbreds,” Anya Taylor played the character of “Lily Reynolds,” who, along with her friend, plans to kill her stepfather via the help of a drug dealer. Anya received positive reviews for her performance from the movie critics.
• 2018:  In the year 2018, she performed the role of “Ana” in the Short film titled “Crossmaglen.”
• 2019–2022:  Anya Taylor played the character of “Gina Gray” in the 5th and 6th series of the critically acclaimed British gangster TV series titled ” Peaky Blinders.”
• 2019: American superhero film “Glass” is the final movie in the Unbreakable trilogy. Anya Taylor-Joy returns as her character of “Casey Cooke” from the movie Split. The film was a financial success, as it grossed $247 million globally, and the actors received praise and positive reviews from the critics.
• 2019: Anya Taylor voiced the character of “Brea” in an American Netflix fantasy TV series titled “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.”
• 2020: “The New Mutants” is an American superhero horror film in which Anya Taylor can be seen as the character “Illyana Rasputin / Magik,” who is a Russian mutant with sorcery powers.
• 2020: Anya Taylor-Joy starred as “Beth Harmon,” a strong chess player, in the Netflix drama miniseries titled” The Queen’s Gambit.” The series was globally acclaimed, making it Netflix’s most-watched program, and Anya Talyor’s performance was critically acclaimed.
• 2021: “Last Night in Soho” is a psychological horror film starring Anya Taylor as “Sandie,” who is a young blonde woman appearing as a ghost in the dreams of an aspiring fashion designer.

Awards and other Accolades

Taylor-Joy has enjoyed a long and successful career filled with numerous awards and accolades from her fans. Her famous awards include the Empire Award for Best Newcomer, Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film.

She has also been nominated for prestigious awards like the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor and the BAFTA Rising Star Award. Her first award, the Gotham award, was in 2015, which she won for her debut film titled “The Witch.”

Since 2020, she has been the brand ambassador for popular labels like Viktor and Rolf and Tiffany and Co. she has also been a global representative for Dior’s fashion and makeup. She has been captured repeatedly rocking the red Dior lipstick as her signature look. Moreover, her name has been highlighted on the “annual Forbes 30 Under 30 list.”

Boyfriend & Relationship Status

The 26-year-old (as of April 2022) Anya Taylor-Joy, has never claimed to be dating anyone or is not in any publicly committed relationship. The actress has only dated a few men, and even these relationships are still kept under wraps. In an interview in 2018, she said:

“There’s a beauty in being anonymous,”…….. “I’m quite a private person.”

The Queen’s Gambit actress has been seen dating Irish actor Eoin Macken who got worldwide recognition by playing the role of Gavin Cluxton in “Fair City.” Even with their 13 years old age difference, as Macken was born in 1983, both seem to enjoy each other’s company together.

They even appeared multiple times on each other’s Instagram accounts. The pair have even been rumored to have gotten engaged as Anya was photographed wearing a big diamond ring around the time she was dating Macken. However, neither of the two actors acknowledged the reports or publicly confessed their relationship.

Anya Taylor has also been rumored to be dating Ben Seed, a photographer by profession. The two were photographed strolling in the street in London. However, the hook-up is not confirmed in the media, dismissing all the gossip.

Anya present-day love interest is musician and actor Malcolm McRae. The two were seen together holding hands and swapping kisses on the streets of New York City before her appearance on Saturday Night Live. They were also caught cuddling on a hotel balcony in Venice. However, Anya Taylor-Joy has not confirmed her relationship with McRae publicly.

Physical Appearance and Measurements

Anya Taylor-Joy is a good-looking woman with a magnetic and mesmerizing personality. She has an attractive smile, cupid’s bow lips, and a slim figure. Anya is blessed with a height of 5 feet and 7 inches tall which compliments her 55 Kg weight.

She has captivating broad-set brown eyes and brown hair color. Her gorgeous body measurements include 34-28-40 inches of Chest, waist, and hips.

Social Media Profiles

Like all famous celebrities, Anya Taylor-Joy also connects with her fan through social media and has a huge fan following. She holds millions of followers across social media platforms and handles media attention with grace.

On Instagram, Anya Taylor appears under the name @anyataylorjoy and amasses more than 8.7m followers. As an international brand ambassador for Dior, she flaunts new trends in fashion and makeup and likes to experiment with new trends that drag her out of her comfort zone.

You can also find her on Twitter under the name of @Anya Taylor Joy, where she regularly posts about her projects and thoughts on world events. She has around 459K followers on Facebook and has an account under the title @Anya Taylor-Joy (Anya Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy).

Anya Taylor-Joy Net Worth

Anya Taylor-Joy’s name shines on the list of top Young Hollywood actresses who are securing new heights of success through their breathtaking performances and acting skills.

Her net worth is predicted to be around $3 million. Her primary source of income includes her successful acting and modeling careers. She is widely known for her popular performances in The Queen’s Gambit, Split, The Witch, and many others.

Surprising Facts About Anya Taylor Joy

• Anya’s present-day love interest is musician and actor Malcolm McRae. Anya neither accepted nor denied her relationship with McRae publicly.
• Anya Taylor-Joy can fluently speak both English and Spanish.
• Her first award, the Gotham award, was in 2015, which she won for her debut film titled “The Witch.”
• Anya’s attractive smile, cupid’s bow lips, and captivating broad brown eyes make her distinct and unique from other Hollywood actresses.
• She started her acting career in 2014 as she landed her first uncredited role as a “Feeder Girl” in the classic teen film “Vampire Academy.”
• Anya Taylor-Joy gave her first audition for the Fantasy film titled “Maleficent.” Although this was a big step for her career, she felt the whole process quite challenging.
• When Anya Taylor Joy turned 16, she utilized her savings to move to New York to seek a career in acting.

Repeatedly Asked Questions About Anya Taylor-Joy

Does Anya Taylor Joy speak Spanish?

Yes, Anya Taylor-Joy can fluently speak both English and Spanish languages. She started her early education at Northlands school and was raised in Buenos Aires, where she learned Spanish.

Does Anya Taylor Joy have Instagram?

Yes, Anya Taylor-Joy is pretty active on various social media platforms and has a huge fan following across all social media platforms. On Instagram, Anya Taylor appears under the name @anyataylorjoy and amasses more than 8.7m followers.

Is Anya Taylor Joy married?

The 26-year-old (as of April 2022) Anya Taylor-Joy, is currently not in any publicly committed relationship. Her present-day love interest is musician and actor Malcolm McRae. To date, Anya neither accepted nor denied her relationship with McRae publicly.

Is Anya Taylor Joy British?

Anya Taylor Joy is an American-British actress and Model. Even though her birthplace is Miami, Florida, she moved with her family to London when she was six years old and spent her childhood there.

Is Anya Taylor Joy in peaky blinders?

From 2019–to 2022, Anya Taylor played the character of “Gina Gray” in the 5th and 6th series of the critically acclaimed British gangster TV series titled ” Peaky Blinders.”

Is Anya Taylor Joy single/Who is Anya Taylor Joy dating?

The 26-year-old (as of April 2022) Anya Taylor-Joy, is currently not in any publicly committed relationship. Her present-day love interest is musician and actor Malcolm McRae. But she has not confirmed her relationship with McRae publicly.

Who are Anya Taylor-Joy parents?

Anya father’s is Dennis Alan Taylor who is the son of a British father and an Argentine-British mother. Due to this, he has both English and Scottish roots. Her mother’s full name is Jennifer Marina Joy. She is a Spanish-born psychologist and was raised in Zambia, Africa.

How old is Anya Taylor-Joy/When is Anya Taylor Joy’s birthday?

Famous actress Anya Taylor-Joy was born on 16th April 1996 in Miami, Florida, United States. Her current age (as of 2021) is 25 years; however, in 2022, she will be 26 years old. Her zodiac sign is Aries, and she marks her birthday in April every year.

What is Anya Taylor Joy’s ethnicity?

She belongs to mixed ethnicity of English, Scottish and Spanish origin. Her birthplace is Miami, Florida, but she was raised in Buenos Aires, and later she moved to London along with her family.