Age: 30
female
Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy (/ˈænjə/; born 16 April 1996) is an American actress and voice actress. Born in Miami and raised in Buenos Aires and London, she left school at 16 to pursue an acting career. After several minor television roles, her breakthrough came with a leading role in the horror film The Witch (2015). Her career progressed with roles in the horror film Split (2016) and its sequel Glass (2019), the black comedy film Thoroughbreds (2017), and playing Emma Woodhouse in the period drama Emma (2020). Taylor-Joy featured in the television crime drama series Peaky Blinders (2019–2022) and earned international recognition for playing Beth Harmon in the period drama miniseries The Queen's Gambit (2020), winning a Golden Globe Award and a SAG Award, in addition to a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award. She then starred in the horror film Last Night in Soho (2021), 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). She starred as Imperator Furiosa in the apocalyptic film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024). Description above from the Wikipedia article Anya Taylor-Joy, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Anya Taylor-Joy
Harlean Carpenter
for Harlean Carpenter in Flamboyant Ambition: The Joan Crawford Story
Suggested by ben_quigels
"Flamboyant Ambition: The Joan Crawford Story" is a must-watch biopic that takes you on a captivating journey into the life and career of the iconic actress Joan Crawford. The movie captures her incredible rise to fame and enduring legacy during the Golden Age of Hollywood. The film opens with an intimate portrayal of Joan Crawford's childhood struggles, battling poverty, and dreaming of a better life. Her journey into the world of dance and eventual transition to Hollywood are nothing short of inspiring. As the plot unfolds, we see her navigating turbulent relationships with her two marriages to actors Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Franchot Tone and her complex partnership with MGM Studios. The movie showcases her resilience in the face of adversity, culminating in her transformation into an Oscar-winning actress. This biopic offers a rare insight into the life of a true Hollywood great and is a testament to the power of determination and ambition. If you're a fan of classic cinema or simply looking for an inspiring story, "Flamboyant Ambition: The Joan Crawford Story" is a must-see film.
