Anya Taylor-Joy movies and TV shows

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Anya Taylor-Joy Movies and TV shows
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Anya Taylor-Joy is a British-American actress who was born to a Scottish father while her mother is English-Spanish. She was raised in England after leaving Argentina, where she was born. She quit school at age 16 to concentrate on her acting career.

In The Witch, where she made her acting debut, she received multiple honors, including the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Performer.

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Movies

Anya Taylor-Joy’s Movies
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Anya Taylor-Joy is a well-known actress who is talented and versatile. The Witch (2015), Split (2016), Thoroughbreds (2017), Emma (2020), and other well-known films have featured her as a leading lady. Taylor-Joy is a budding Hollywood star who will undoubtedly continue to accomplish great things in the future.

Movie YearMovie TitleRole
2015The WitchThomasin
2016MorganMorgan
BarryCharlotte Baughman
SplitCasey Cooke
2017MarrowboneAllie
ThoroughbredsLily Reynolds
2018CrossmaglenAna
2019GlassCasey Cooke
Love, AntoshaHerself
Playmobil: The MovieMarla Brenner
RadioactiveIrene Curie
2020EmmaEmma Woodhouse
Here Are the Young MenJen
The New MutantsIllyana Rasputin / Magik
2021Last Night in SohoSandie
2022The NorthmanOlga
The MenuMargot/Erin
AmsterdamLibby Voze
2023The Super Mario Bros. MoviePrincess Peach (voice)
2024Furiosa †Furiosa
TBAThe Gorge †Drasa

Anya Taylor-Joy’s TV Shows

Anya Taylor-Joy’s TV Shows
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Anya Taylor-Joy's most notable TV role is undoubtedly Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit. However, she also played roles in Peaky Blinders and The Miniaturist.

Her portrayal in The Queen's Gambit earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Miniseries or Television Film, one of several honors she has received for her work.

TV Show YearTV Show TitleRole
2014EndeavourPhilippa Collins-Davidson
2015Viking QuestMani
AtlantisCassandra
2017The MiniaturistPetronella "Nella" Brandt
2019–2022Peaky BlindersGina Gray
2019The Dark Crystal: Age of ResistanceBrea (voice)
2020The Queen's GambitBeth Harmon
2021Saturday Night LiveHerself (host)

What are some of Anya Taylor-Joy’s notable performances?

Anya Taylor-Joy is best known for her roles as Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020), Thomasin in the period horror film The Witch (2015), Casey Cooke in the horror-thriller Split (2016), and Lily in the black comedy thriller Thoroughbreds (2017).

Here are some of Anya Taylor-Joy’s notable performances:

The Witch

The Witch is a 2015 period horror film. It is directed and written by Robert Eggers in his feature film directorial debut. The film stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Thomasin, a Puritan teenager who is accused of witchcraft by her family and community.

As the family's eldest child, Thomasin is a mature adult who works hard. However, she is also different from the other members of her family. She is more curious and independent and is not afraid to question authority.

The Queen's Gambit

The Queen's Gambit is 2020 Netflix miniseries. The series tells the story of Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), a young chess prodigy who struggles with addiction and mental health issues.

Taylor-Joy gives a mesmerizing and heartbreaking performance as Harmon. She is able to capture the character's brilliance, her vulnerability, and her inner demons with equal skill. Harmon is a complex and challenging character, but Taylor-Joy makes her relatable and sympathetic.

Emma

Emma is a 2020 comedy-drama film that was directed by Autumn de Wilde. It is based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel of the same name. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy as a wealthy and elegant young woman, Emma Woodhouse. She lives with her father in Regency-era England, who amuses herself with matchmaking and meddles in the romantic lives of those closest to her.

FAQs

A. Yes, Anya Taylor-Joy is married to Malcolm McRae.

A. No, Anya Taylor-Joy is not pregnant.

A. Anya Taylor-Joy is 27 years old.

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