
Anya Taylor-Joy built a career ranging from atmospheric period horror to major action franchises and costume comedy. From a chess prodigy during the Cold War to Furiosa in a post-apocalyptic desert: these titles show her range most clearly.
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The Queen's Gambit (2020): Beth Harmon
As chess prodigy Beth Harmon, who battles addiction while climbing to the top of the world, Taylor-Joy delivered the role that made her a global star. The series temporarily brought chess back into the mainstream.
The Witch (2015): Thomasin
As a Puritan girl whose family slowly falls apart because of supernatural forces in the woods, Taylor-Joy leads this atmospheric period horror film that launched her career.
Should honestly be #1!
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024): Furiosa
As the title heroine in this prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, Taylor-Joy takes over the role from Charlize Theron. The film follows Furiosa's youth before she becomes the legendary warrior.
As the title heroine in this prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road, Taylor-Joy takes over the role from Charlize Theron.
Last Night in Soho (2021): Sandie
As a mysterious woman from the sixties who appears in the dreams of a modern fashion student, Taylor-Joy plays a key role in Edgar Wright's stylish thriller.
Totally agree with this ranking for real.
The Northman (2022): Olga
As a slave who helps a Viking prince on his quest for revenge, Taylor-Joy plays one of the leads in this raw, mythology-inspired epic.
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Split (2016) and Glass (2019): Casey Cooke
As a teenage girl kidnapped by a man with dissociative identity disorder, Taylor-Joy leads this psychological horror film and its sequel.
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Emma. (2020): Emma Woodhouse
As the self-assured, meddling Emma Woodhouse in this adaptation of Jane Austen's novel, Taylor-Joy plays one of her more comic roles.
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Peaky Blinders (2019-2022): Gina Gray
As the sharp-witted American wife within the notorious Shelby family's circle, Taylor-Joy appears in later seasons of this crime series.
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The Menu (2022): Margot
As a young woman who accompanies a group of wealthy guests to an exclusive, increasingly sinister culinary event, Taylor-Joy leads this black satire.
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Thoroughbreds (2017): Lily
As a teenage girl who plots with a classmate to murder her stepfather, Taylor-Joy plays one of the two leads in this darkly comic thriller.
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The Gorge (2025): Drasa
As Drasa, a Lithuanian sniper guarding one side of a mysterious gorge filled with monsters, Taylor-Joy plays one of the two leads opposite Miles Teller in this action thriller.
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Dune: Part Three (2026): Alia Atreides
As Alia Atreides, Paul's younger sister growing up under the heavy burden of her destiny, Taylor-Joy plays a key role in the conclusion of Denis Villeneuve's Dune trilogy.
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026): Voice of Princess Peach
Taylor-Joy once again voices Princess Peach in this sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, sending Mario and his friends on a cosmic adventure through the galaxies.
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The series temporarily brought chess back into the mainstream.
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