Anya Taylor-Joy, born April 16, 1996, in Miami, USA, grew up in Argentina and London within a multinational family. She spoke only Spanish until age six before learning English and took ballet lessons during childhood. She debuted in The Witch (2015) and gained recognition with Split (2016). Her role as Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit (2020) earned her a Golden Globe and worldwide fame.
Her filmography includes Emma (2020), The Menu (2022), and Fury (2024). Married to musician Malcolm McRae since 2023, Taylor-Joy maintains a strong social media presence with over 10 million Instagram followers. She serves as an ambassador for Dior and Tiffany & Co and is regarded as an icon of her generation.