Person · Actor

Anya Taylor-Joy

Born

1996

Also:
Actress
Producer

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Decades active

Awards

In short · Acting since 1988, 5 decades active, 42 credits, 4 Golden Globe Award wins.

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Jul 15
In the news
Prime Video and Apple TV+ debut new series amid Fox game show launch
“Prime Video premiered the eight‑part action comedy "Ride or Die," starring Hannah Waddingham as an assassin and Octavia Spencer as her confidante, following their European chase. Apple TV+ launched two thrillers: "Lucky," featuring Anya Taylor‑Joy as a con woman pursued by criminals, and the season finale of "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed." Meanwhile, Fox introduced a new celebrity game show called "Dumbs Down," and Marcello Hernández hosted the 2026 ESPY Awards. The new series span genres from comedic action to gritty chase thrillers, expanding each platform's original‑content slate. The ESPYs highlighted recent sports achievements, while the Fox game show adds a light‑hearted competition element to its lineup.”
Jul 14
In the news
New Apple TV Series 'Lucky' Release Schedule Revealed
“Apple TV's new series 'Lucky', based on Marissa Stapley's novel, follows the story of its titular heroine as she navigates a world filled with crime and high-stakes action. The show stars Anya Taylor-Joy in the lead role, bringing the character to life with her portrayal of Lucky's unconventional upbringing and bold lifestyle. The release schedule for the series has been announced, detailing when new episodes will become available to viewers. Apple TV and Hello Sunshine have collaborated on the adaptation, aiming to deliver a compelling and dynamic narrative to audiences.”
Jul 8
In the news
Timothée Chalamet and Denis Villeneuve tease ‘Dune: Part Three’ villains at Imax event
“At a global Imax event, Timothée Chalamet and Denis Villeneuve surprised fans with a live trailer drop for ‘Dune: Part Three.’ The trailer teased Paul Atreides’ dark turn and introduced new cast members Robert Pattinson and Anya Taylor-Joy. The event highlighted the film’s upcoming villains and deepened the story’s complexity.”
Jun 30
In the news
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Premieres on Peacock
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, produced by Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal, will debut on Peacock on July 30, following a 120-day theatrical run. This sequel to The Super Mario franchise has already achieved a milestone by becoming the first 2026 film to surpass $1 billion in global box office revenue. The movie stars a notable cast including Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, and Jack Black.”
2021
Award win
Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film
2021
Award win
Critics Choice Television Award — Best Movie/Miniseries Actress
2021
Award win
Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
2021
Award win
Golden Globe Awards — Golden Globe — Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film

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Biography

Anya‑Josephine Marie Taylor‑Joy is an actress born in Miami who was raised in Buenos Aires and London. She began acting at 16, first taking small television parts, and achieved a breakthrough with the lead role in the horror film *The Witch* (2015). She subsequently appeared in *Split* (2016) and its sequel *Glass* (2019), the black comedy *Thoroughbreds* (2017), and the television series *Peaky Blinders* (2019–2022). Taylor‑Joy also portrayed Emma Woodhouse in the period drama *Emma* (2020).

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