Anya Taylor-Joy
Anya Taylor-Joy is an actress known for breakthrough roles in the horror film *The Witch* and the Netflix miniseries *The Queen’s Gambit*.
Anya Taylor-Joy is an actress known for breakthrough roles in the horror film *The Witch* and the Netflix miniseries *The Queen’s Gambit*. Born in Miami and raised in Buenos Aires and London, she is described in sources as British-American and also Argentine-American. She received a Golden Globe Award for *The Queen’s Gambit*.
Early life
Anya Taylor-Joy was born in Miami, Florida, on 16 April 1996. Her birth name is Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy. Sources say she grew up in Buenos Aires and London, reflecting her multicultural background.
Career
Her film breakthrough came with *The Witch* in 2015, where she played the lead role of Thomasin. She gained further prominence with roles in *Split* (2016) and *Thoroughbreds* (2017). Her international breakthrough occurred with the Netflix miniseries *The Queen’s Gambit* (2020), in which she portrayed Beth Harmon.
Recognition
Taylor-Joy has received major industry recognition, including a Golden Globe Award for *The Queen’s Gambit* in 2021. She also received the Cannes Film Festival’s Trophée Chopard.
Public image and identity
Biographical sources differ slightly on how to label her nationality, but they consistently describe her as having British, American, and Argentine connections through birth, upbringing, and heritage. Some sources describe her as British-American, while others also refer to her as Argentine-American.
Key facts
- Gained attention for lead performance in *The Witch* (2015).
- Played Beth Harmon in *The Queen’s Gambit* (2020), which became a major international breakthrough.
- Known for roles in *Split* (2016) and *Thoroughbreds* (2017).
- Born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in Buenos Aires and London.
- Received the Golden Globe Award in 2021 for *The Queen’s Gambit*.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anya_Taylor-JoySupports: Birth name, birth place, upbringing, and basic biography.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5896355/Supports: Nationality description, key roles, and awards mentions.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anya-Taylor-JoySupports: Birth date, birth place, breakout role, and general biography.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/anya_taylor_joySupports: Background, upbringing, and selected career credits.
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/facts/Anya-Taylor-JoySupports: Awards, education, and film/TV credits.
- German Wikipedia — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anya_Taylor-JoySupports: Nationality description and Golden Globe mention.
- Portuguese Wikipedia — https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anya_Taylor-JoySupports: Nationality description and major roles.
- French Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anya_Taylor-JoySupports: Nationality, profession, and notable works.