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Anya Taylor-Joy On Dance, Discipline & The Power Of Conviction
VOGUE HONG KONG – Anya Taylor-Joy has quickly become one of the most compelling actresses of her generation. Her upbringing across Argentina and London and her mixed heritage has infused her craft with a worldly insight. “I see everything as an opportunity to learn rather than an opportunity to judge.” she shares. “Life is more fun that way.”
Tucked away in the heart of downtown LA, a nondescript sliding gate gives way to a lofty, cavernous warehouse. There’s a makeshift classroom in one room. In another, shelves filled with stereo TVs. A vintage Cadillac Eldorado is stationed out back, gleaming in the California sun. This was the set of Anya Taylor-Joy’s cover shoot for Vogue Hong Kong – a shoot so groundbreaking that it was shaken by the 4.4 magnitude earthquake that also rattled the rest of Los Angeles.
Strolling on to the Vogue Hong Kong set, Taylor-Joy’s wide doe eyes reveal a piercing intensity. Stark blonde locks are contrasted with a delicate bounce and gentle curl. Her stately, elegant frame is punctuated by sharp angles – defined collarbones, a pointed jaw. And then she breaks into laughter, and all that felt untouchable is softened instantly by a wide, generous smile and sunny laugh. She’s barely had time to introduce herself, but her presence is undeniable.
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