Anya Taylor-Joy is a rising star in Hollywood, known for her talent and grace both on and off the screen. But behind every successful actor is a supportive family, and for Anya, that support comes from her parents, Jennifer Marina Joy-Marancho and Dennis Taylor.
Anya was born to Jennifer and Dennis on April 16, 1996, as the youngest of six siblings. Raised in Argentina and London, Anya was brought up in a multicultural environment. Her father, Dennis, is Scottish-Argentinian, while her mother, Jennifer, is African-Spanish-English.
Despite being the youngest of Dennis’ six children, Anya was raised kind of like an only child due to the age gap with her siblings. She described her upbringing as being surrounded by adults and always being trusted by her parents.
Jennifer, a trained psychologist, is described as having a “Stevie Nicks personality” — artistic with a big heart. Anya shared that her mother always emphasized looking at the inside of a person and judging them based on their heart, rather than external factors like looks or class.
Her father, Dennis, was not always in the world of showbiz. He started his career as a banker before becoming a champion powerboat racer, winning two offshore world championships in Italy in the late 1980s.
In 2024, Anya fulfilled a childhood promise to her dad by taking him as her date to the Oscars, where she presented a category. Dennis walked the red carpet with pride, praising his daughter’s hard work and perseverance in her career. Anya shared a heartfelt post on Instagram in Spanish, expressing her gratitude for her father’s support.
Anya Taylor-Joy’s success in the entertainment industry is undoubtedly influenced by the strong foundation and unwavering support she received from her loving and encouraging parents, Jennifer Marina Joy-Marancho and Dennis Taylor.
