Anya Taylor-Joy grew up performing ballet but after being scouted as a model at age 16, she quit ballet and permanently switched to modeling. Following a good run in the modeling industry, Anya was offered an acting opportunity which she accepted and made her on-screen debut in 2014. She first achieved international success through her lead role performance in the 2015 horror film The Witch, which became a major hit commercially. Since rising to prominence, her big-screen career has been on a rapid rise as she continues to star in multiple movies per year and holds many hits to her film credits including Split, Marrowbone, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Glass, and Emma.
Although most audience recognizes Anya for her work in the film industry, she has also worked on several television projects that have allowed her to gain recognition among small-screen viewers. Her notable TV projects are The Queen’s Gambit and Peaky Blinders. Finally, moving toward the off-camera life of the actress, Anya Taylor-Joy is married to musician and actor Malcolm McRae.
Anya Taylor-Joy Personal Details:
- Complete Name: Anya Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy
- Nicknames: Anya
- Date of Birth: April 16, 1996
- Birthplace: Miami, Florida, United States
- Nationality: American, British, Argentinean
- Occupation: Actress, Model
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Religion: Not publicly disclosed
- Race/Ethnicity: Mixed
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Hair Color: Dyed Blonde
Anya Taylor-Joy Body Measurements Height Weight Facts
Anya Taylor-Joy Family Details:
- Father: Dennis Taylor (He raced powerboats.)
- Mother: Jennifer Marina Joy-Morancho (She was an interior designer and photographer.)
- Siblings: She has five older siblings.
- Spouse Name: Malcolm McRae (2022–)
- Children Name: None
Anya Taylor-Joy Relationships History:
- Eoin Macken (2017–2018): Anya was linked to Irish actor Eoin Macken.
- Malcolm McRae (2021–Present): Anya began dating musician Malcolm McRae in 2021, and the couple married in 2023.
Anya Taylor-Joy Career Highlights:
- Early Career: Anya was scouted as a model at 16 and later transitioned into acting. She made her television debut in the British detective drama “Endeavour” (2014).
Breakthrough Role: She gained widespread recognition for her leading role as Thomasin in the critically acclaimed horror film “The Witch” (2015).
Other Notable Work:
- Film:
- Split (2016) – Played Casey Cooke in M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller.
- Glass (2019) – Reprised her role as Casey Cooke in this sequel to Split.
- Emma (2020) – Played the lead role of Emma Woodhouse in the period comedy-drama.
- The Menu (2022) – Played Margot, the lead in this horror-comedy film.
- Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024) – Starred as a younger version of the character Furiosa, previously played by Charlize Theron.
- Television:
- The Queen’s Gambit (2020) – Starred as Beth Harmon in this globally successful Netflix miniseries.
- Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) – Played Gina Gray in the crime drama.
- Film:
Anya Taylor-Joy Distinctive Features:
- Large, Wide-set Eyes
Anya Taylor-Joy Net Worth:
Anya Taylor-Joy’s net worth is estimated to be around $15 million, earned through acting and modeling.
Anya Taylor-Joy Body Measurements:
Actress Anya Taylor-Joy body measurements statistics complete information is listed below, including her weight, height, bra cup, and shoe size.
- Height in Feet: 5 ft 6½ in
- Height in Centimeters: 169 cm
- Weight in Kilogram: 55 kg
- Weight in Pounds: 121 pounds
- Bra Size: 32A
- Cup Size: A
- Feet/ Shoe Size: 9 (US)
- Body Measurements: 33-26-34
Anya Taylor-Joy Interesting Facts:
- She is a vegan.
- She took ballet training for several years.
- Anya can play electric guitar and ukulele.
- She is a natural blonde but is often seen with dark hair.
- Her role models include Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton.
- Anya was born in Miami but raised in Argentina and the UK, making her fluent in Spanish and English.
