Where is Anya Taylor-Joy from?

Anya Taylor-Joy is from Miami, Florida, United States of America.

Anya Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy is a British-American actress who was born in Miami, United States. She achieved her breakthrough in the film The Witch (2015). She left school at the age of sixteen to pursue a full acting career. She starred in films like Split (2016), Glass (2019), Last Night in Soho (2021), The Northman (2022), and The Menu (2022). She also made her mark in television by starring in shows like Peaky Blinders and The Queen’s Gambit.

How was Anya Taylor-Joy raised and got into acting?

Anya Taylor-Joy was born to Dennis Alan Taylor on April 16, 1996, in Miami, Florida. Her parents are Dennis Alan Taylor and Jennifer Marina Joy. She holds an American citizen due to the country’s jus soli nationality law. She is the youngest of six siblings as her father has married previously and has four children already.

She attended Hill House International Junior School and Queen’s Gate School to study acting. She fully had to commit herself to acting to pursue her professional acting career. Taylor-Joy started her career during a modeling shoot promoting the television series Downtown Abbey.

She was noticed by actor Allen Leech while running errands and introduced to her agent, with whom she signed as an actress. She made her acting debut with the TV series Vampire Academy. She then starred in Robert Eggers’ The Witch, gaining international fame. She got her significant leading role in the film Morgan (2016).

What is Anya Taylor- Joy known for?

Anya Taylor-Joy has gained widespread recognition for her remarkable portrayals in various roles, showcasing her exceptional versatility as an actress. Her notable performances include:

• Beth Harmon in the acclaimed Netflix miniseries "The Queen's Gambit" (2020).

• Thomasin in the period horror film "The Witch" (2015).

• Casey Cooke in the gripping horror-thriller "Split" (2016) and its compelling sequel "Glass" (2019).

• Lily in the darkly comedic thriller "Thoroughbreds" (2017).

• Gina Gray in the television crime drama "Peaky Blinders" (2019–2022).

• Emma Woodhouse in the period drama "Emma" (2020).

• Anticipation surrounds her upcoming role as Furiosa in the action-packed film "Mad Max: The Wasteland" (2024).

Taylor-Joy's ability to embody complex characters across various genres has garnered her critical acclaim. Her outstanding contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her exceptional performance in "The Queen's Gambit."

Who are Anya Taylor-Joy Parents?

Anya Taylor- Joy’s parents are Jennifer Marina Joy and Dennis Taylor Joy. Her mother is a psychologist, she is of English and Spanish descent. Her father was a former baker and was of Argentine, English, and Scottish descent. Her parents supported her in pursuing her passion and career in modeling and acting.