Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy is an actress known for her work in film and television, particularly in psychological thrillers, period dramas, and genre films. Taylor-Joy began her acting career at age 16, initially appearing in small television roles before gaining recognition with a leading role in the horror film "The Witch." Her performance as Thomasin in Robert Eggers' period horror film received critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival. The role earned her the Empire Award for Best Newcomer, a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor, a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination, and the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival.

Following her breakout, Taylor-Joy appeared in a range of projects across various genres. She played roles in the horror films "Split" and its sequel "Glass," the black comedy film "Thoroughbreds," and the television crime drama series Peaky Blinders. She portrayed Emma Woodhouse in the period drama "Emma," earning a Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

Taylor-Joy achieved international recognition for her role as Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries "The Queen's Gambit." She portrayed an orphaned chess prodigy navigating the competitive chess world while facing personal challenges. Her performance earned her the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie, and a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Taylor-Joy became the first Latina to win the Golden Globe category for this role.

Taylor-Joy has continued to work on high-profile projects, including voicing Princess Peach in the animated film "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." She appeared as Alia Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune: Part Two" and starred as the titular character in George Miller's action film "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," a prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road."

Taylor-Joy starred opposite Miles Teller in Scott Derrickson's romantic action film "The Gorge," released on Apple TV+. She is also featured in "Dune: Part 3," an adaptation of the novel "Dune Messiah," and is set to appear in French director Romain Gavras's project "Sacrifice," co-written by Will Arbery and filmed in Greece, alongside Chris Evans, Salma Hayek, and Vincent Cassel. Taylor-Joy's career encompasses a diverse range of roles in film and television, contributing to her reputation in the entertainment industry for her work in psychological thrillers, period dramas, and action films.