Top 10 Stars of 20215 of 10
6. Anya Taylor-Joy (Previous Year: 2)
"The Queen’s Gambit" reached its endgame in 2021 with an impressive showing at the Emmys, including a win for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and a nomination for our #6 top star, Anya Taylor-Joy. Her award-winning turn as chess prodigy Beth Harmon was still making moves in 2021 when Taylor-Joy took on another period piece in Edgar Wright’s horror-thriller Last Night in Soho. Her chilling performance in the film will linger with us while we await any details on her upcoming collaboration with David O. Russell and the recently announced "Super Mario" film adaptation where Taylor-Joy will be voicing Princess Peach.
"The Queen’s Gambit" reached its endgame in 2021 with an impressive showing at the Emmys, including a win for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and a nomination for our #6 top star, Anya Taylor-Joy. Her award-winning turn as chess prodigy Beth Harmon was still making moves in 2021 when Taylor-Joy took on another period piece in Edgar Wright’s horror-thriller Last Night in Soho. Her chilling performance in the film will linger with us while we await any details on her upcoming collaboration with David O. Russell and the recently announced "Super Mario" film adaptation where Taylor-Joy will be voicing Princess Peach.