American-born actress raised in Argentina and the United Kingdom, known for "The Queen's Gambit" and "The Witch", with a Golden Globe for best actress in a limited series.
Background
Born in Miami, Florida, to Argentine and Scottish parents, Taylor-Joy was raised in Buenos Aires and London. She trained briefly as a ballet dancer and was discovered modeling at age 16.
Career
She broke through with Robert Eggers’ “The Witch” (2015) and M. Night Shyamalan’s “Split” (2016). Her star rose globally with the Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” (2020) and Edgar Wright’s “Last Night in Soho”.
Style
Taylor-Joy is recognized for her distinctive features, expressive eyes, and willingness to take on period and genre roles. She has spoken about feeling like an outsider while growing up between countries, an experience she draws on in performance.
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