Anya Taylor-Joy is a British-American actress, born on April 16, 1996, in Miami, Florida. She gained recognition for her breakout role in the horror film "The Witch" (2015). Taylor-Joy has since starred in notable films such as "Split" (2016), "Thoroughbreds" (2017), and "Emma" (2020). She achieved international fame for her portrayal of Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries "The Queen's Gambit" (2020), earning a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for her performance. Taylor-Joy continues to captivate audiences with her roles in films like "Last Night in Soho" (2021) and "The Northman" (2022).