Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy, born on April 16, 1996, in Miami, is a talented actress who has captivated audiences worldwide. Raised in Buenos Aires and London, she made the bold decision to leave school at the age of 16 to pursue her passion for acting. This leap of faith led her to a series of small television roles, but it was her performance in the horror film The Witch (2015) that marked her breakthrough in the industry.

Following her success in The Witch, Taylor-Joy continued to build her impressive filmography with notable roles in the horror film Split (2016) and its sequel Glass (2019). She showcased her versatility in the black comedy Thoroughbreds (2017) and gained further acclaim for her role in the popular television crime drama series Peaky Blinders (2019–2022). Her portrayal of Emma Woodhouse in the period drama Emma (2020) further solidified her status as a rising star.

However, it was her role as Beth Harmon in the critically acclaimed miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020) that truly catapulted her to international fame. For this performance, she received prestigious accolades, including a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for Best Actress, along with a nomination for the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress.

In addition to her television success, Taylor-Joy has starred in a variety of films, including the horror thriller Last Night in Soho (2021), the action-packed The Northman (2022), and the black comedy The Menu (2022). She is set to appear in the highly anticipated Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) as Imperator Furiosa. Moreover, she lent her voice to the beloved character Princess Peach in the animated films The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026).