Anya Taylor-Joy was visibly moved when asked about her feelings of self-consciousness regarding her eyes. The Queen’s Gambit star, who made her mark in Hollywood at a young age, shared a heartbreaking memory from her past.
“I can definitely remember when Facebook was a thing and I was never aware that my eyes were far apart and then someone tagged me in a picture with a fish and they were like, ‘This is you ’cause your eyes are like here,'” Taylor-Joy revealed in an interview with W-Magazine.
The actor admitted that the comment had a profound impact on her self-confidence, leading her to avoid looking in mirrors for a long time. Despite the challenges she faced growing up, Taylor-Joy shared how she has learned to embrace her unique features over the years.
“I’m kind of growing into myself. I’m a bit less awkward,” she said. “Though I’m still growing a lot. I’m still getting taller – I grew like two inches last year. I don’t really know what to do with all of my limbs.”
Taylor-Joy’s resilience and determination have clearly paid off as she continues to captivate audiences with her talent on screen.
