Anya Taylor Joy’s Parents

Jennifer Marina Joy and Dennis Alan Taylor are Anya Taylor Joy’s parents.

Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy came into this world on April 16, 1996, in Miami, Florida. She is a British-American actress and model. She started her career with small roles on television. Her first major film role was playing Thomasin in the horror movie 'The Witch'. After that, she starred in 'Split' and 'Thoroughbreds', both in 2017.

She also appeared in the drama miniseries 'The Miniaturist', 'The Queen's Gambit', 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance', and the fifth and sixth seasons of 'Peaky Blinders'. She played a role in the superhero film 'Glass', reprising her character from 'Split'. She was also cast in 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie'.

Who are Anya Taylor Joy’s Parents?

Anya Taylor-Joy's parents are Jennifer Marina Joy and Dennis Alan Taylor. She's a blend of English and Spanish heritage, with her dad, Dennis Alan Taylor, being a former banker and her mom, Jennifer Marina Joy, working as a psychologist. While her mother is of Spanish and English origin, her father's history is a combination of Argentine, Scottish, and English elements. Four of Anya Taylor-Joy's five siblings are from her father's first marriage, making her a part of a large family. The family initially lived in Buenos Aires until she turned six, and then they moved to London. (via IMDb)

Anya Taylor-Joy's family supported her when she faced bullies. These bullies teased her appearance while she was growing up. She stated that because of her unusual appearance as a child, she didn't always feel accepted during an interview on 'The Drew Barrymore Show'. (via IMDb)

How did Anya Taylor Joy become famous?

Anya Taylor-Joy decided to quit school and devote herself totally to her acting profession at the age of 16. Her ambitions of becoming an actress began to manifest when she was spotted by Storm Management's founder, Sarah Doukas, who gave her a modeling contract.

Anya quickly established herself in the entertainment business. She received her big break in the horror movie 'The Witch' in 2015. She received recognition for her outstanding acting in the film, winning awards like the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer and the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Actor. This outstanding young actress now has fascinating new opportunities because of The Witch's critical and financial success. She continued to shine two years later, starring in the horror film Split and the comedy 'Thoroughbreds'.