Anya Taylor-Joy
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👤 Bio & Residence
Full Name: Anya Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy
Date of Birth: April 16, 1996
Place of Birth: Miami, Florida, USA (raised in Buenos Aires & London)
Height: 173 cm (5′8″)
Weight: ~55 kg
Religion: Not publicly affiliated
Nationality: American, British, Argentine (triple)
Ancestry: Scottish, English, Spanish-Argentine
Languages: English, Spanish (native), some French
Marital Status: Married to Malcolm McRae (2022–present)
Children: None (as of 2025)
Occupation: Actress, Model
Education: Hill House and Queen’s Gate School, London
Net Worth: $15M+ (2025 estimate)
Total Social Followers: 15M+ combined
Businesses: Brand endorsements, fashion campaigns
Notable Works: The Witch, Split, The Queen’s Gambit, Emma, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Current Residence: Los Angeles & London
Number of Houses: Properties in US & UK
🎓 Education & Early Life
- Born in Miami while her parents were traveling; raised in Argentina and London.
- First language was Spanish; learned English after moving to UK at age 6.
- Left school at 16 to pursue acting and modeling.
- Discovered by a modeling scout in London.
- Breakthrough role in horror film The Witch (2015).
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 2015: Acclaimed performance in The Witch.
- 2016–2019: Roles in Split, Glass, Emma.
- 2020: Starred in Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit — global phenomenon.
- 2021–2023: Featured in Last Night in Soho, The Northman.
- 2024–2025: Plays Furiosa in Mad Max: Furiosa.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress — The Queen’s Gambit.
- Screen Actors Guild Award.
- Primetime Emmy nomination for The Queen’s Gambit.
- BAFTA Rising Star nominee.
- Recognized as one of Hollywood’s most versatile young actresses.
🧠 Did You Know?
- Fluent in Spanish and English; spoke only Spanish until age 6.
- Started as a model before turning to acting.
- Breakthrough with The Witch at 18.
- Her role in The Queen’s Gambit made chess trend worldwide.
- Known for distinctive wide-set eyes and ethereal look.
- Married musician Malcolm McRae in 2022.
- Supports fashion and film collaborations.
- Recognized by Time 100 Next list in 2021.
- Fan of fantasy and horror films.
- Modeled for Dior, Viktor & Rolf, and other fashion brands.
- Natural blonde but often appears with dyed hair for roles.
- Raised vegetarian, later pescatarian.
- Has lived across three continents.
- Her film The Queen’s Gambit won 11 Emmys.
- Admired for balancing blockbuster and indie roles.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anya Taylor-Joy born?
April 16, 1996.
Where was she born?
Miami, Florida, USA.
What languages does she speak?
English, Spanish, some French.
How tall is she?
173 cm (5′8″).
Who is her husband?
Musician Malcolm McRae.
Net worth (2025)?
$15M+ estimated.
Most famous roles?
The Queen’s Gambit, The Witch, Furiosa.
Did she win a Golden Globe?
Yes, for The Queen’s Gambit.
Does she have children?
No, as of 2025.
Nationality?
American, British, Argentine (triple).
Is she a model too?
Yes, started in modeling before acting.
What was her breakthrough?
The Witch (2015).
Does she use social media?
Yes, but limited presence.
Upcoming projects?
Mad Max: Furiosa release in 2025.
Philanthropy?
Supports arts, women in film, and charities.