Anya Taylor-Joy is a British-American actress known for her captivating performances in both film and television. Born on April 16, 1996, in Miami, Florida, she was raised in Buenos Aires and London. Taylor-Joy left school at the age of 16 to pursue an acting career and quickly made a name for herself with her breakout role in the horror film "The Witch" (2015).

She gained further recognition for her roles in "Split" (2016) and its sequel "Glass" (2019), as well as the black comedy "Thoroughbreds" (2017). Taylor-Joy's portrayal of Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries "The Queen's Gambit" (2020) earned her a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award, solidifying her status as a rising star.

In addition to her work in film and television, Taylor-Joy has appeared in the action films "The Northman" (2022) and "The Gorge" (2025), and the black comedy "The Menu" (2022). She also voiced Princess Peach in the animated film "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023) and starred as Imperator Furiosa in the apocalyptic film "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" (2024).