Anya Taylor-Joy needs no introduction, as she has become globally famous for her critically acclaimed performances, magnetic screen presence, and unique looks. But what would it be like to hear the actress herself talk about the unexpected cost of her fame? That is exactly what happened recently.
Anya Taylor-Joy opens up about the challenges of fame and what she has learned along the way
For V Magazine’s V162 cover, The Queen’s Gambit fame recently got candid during an interview, where the actress opened up about several aspects of her life. Anya Taylor-Joy spoke about the challenges she has faced because of her fame and also shared what she has learned from those experiences.
Anya said, “It took me a minute to not feel hunted, to not want to hide. I’ve learned to take things less seriously by choosing which opinions actually matter to me and which are based on very little information at all.”
During the same interview, The Witch actress also opened up about navigating her own expectations and the passion of her fans.
Taylor-Joy said, “I think I’m still trying to impress myself? I have absurdly high standards that can be exhausting at times. Not so much for other people but personally.”
“I care so much about the creation that I want to make sure I’ve given it my best. Growing up has meant I’ve learned that sometimes perfection is in letting go,” she added.
During the shoot, Miley Cyrus and Anya Taylor-Joy also talked about several other things, including her love of writing and what excites her about the future, and more.
For context, alongside this candid shoot, the 30-year-old actress has been quite busy with her career. She has two upcoming films, including Dune: Part Three, which will release on December 18, 2026, with Anya starring as Alia Atreides, and The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is set to arrive in 2027.
