ANYA Taylor-Joy became a household name with her performance in the Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit.
Outside of her roles in The Northman and Peaky Blinders, audiences are also tuned in to Anya and her off-camera romances.
When she’s not on the big screen, Anya Taylor-Joy can be seen with her longtime partner, Malcolm McRae
Who has Anya Taylor-Joy dated?
When it comes to Anya Taylor-Joy and her relationships, she prefers to keep that part of her life under wraps.
During an interview with The Guardian, the Last Night in Soho actress said of her love life: “There’s a beauty in being anonymous.
“There’s a reason why we’re actors, we’re playing other people.
“So I think the idea of someone being interested in me – I’m quite a private person – is a bit daunting, but I try not to think about it.”
Despite her “private person” persona, throughout the years, Taylor-Joy has been spotted with a few different partners who may be considered her significant other.
This is a list of Taylor-Joy’s rumored ex-boyfriends, all of which the actress has never confirmed to be romantically involved.
Eoin Macken
Back in 2016, The Queen’s Gambit actress was first reportedly linked to fellow Irish actor Eoin Macken.
Macken has appeared in films such as Resident Evil, Close, Killing Jesus, and Centurion.
He’s also modeled for Abercrombie and Fitch, Ralph Lauren and GQ.
Little is known about Macken and Taylor-Joy’s relationship, however, it’s rumored that the two hooked up after meeting on the set of the short film Crossmaglen.
In November 2016, Taylor-Joy made an appearance on the Irishman’s Instagram, where they took a flick together while on the set of Crossmaglen.
Though neither actor has revealed when they started dating Taylor-Joy took to IG to post a flick of her and her rumored man in New York City in July 2017.
In June and July 2022, Anya and Malcolm became the center of wedding rumors after reports claimed the two quietly tied the knot
A few months later, the two sparked engagement rumors after Taylor-Joy appeared at the 61st BFI London Film Festival Awards with a sizable rock on her finger.
In December 2017, the actress was even spotted smooching Macken while flaunting her giant rock.
However, the two never commented on engagement rumors.
Taylor-Joy continued wearing the ring to events through April 2018, but she notably attended the 2018 Met Gala with a bare left ring finger in May.
It’s unclear when the couple stopped seeing each other or if they were ever a thing.
Ben Seed
In May 2020, the Daily Mail published shots of Taylor-Joy with photographer Ben Seed.
The two were reportedly walking around London together, with a source reportedly telling the outlet that, “They make a lovely couple.”
However, nothing was reported about the two after the photos were taken.
When did Anya start dating Malcolm McRae?
Somewhere between April and May 2021, Anya entered a relationship with Malcolm McRae.
In May 2021, the two were spotted kissing and holding hands during an outing together days before her Saturday Night Live hosting gig on Saturday, May 22.
Anya told British Vogue of her relationship with Malcolm: “I’ve finally found someone who will happily sit in silence with me reading.
“We’re basically 80 years old and 7 at the same time, and it works really well.”
The actress shared: “I said to my partner the other day that he was my hobby.
“I see reading as something that I have to do, he loved it because he’s the same.”
When speaking of the long distance away from her partner required by her Hollywood career, Anya revealed: “It’s also kind of great because when you’re together you’re really valuing the time that you have.
“Everyday mundane activities are so full of joy. I love going to the petrol station with him and filling up the car and going to get breakfast.”
On July 18, 2022, reports surfaced that claimed Anya and Malcolm tied the knot in a private courthouse ceremony before the former flew to Australia to film the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, Furiosa.
Just weeks before on Saturday, June 25, the actress sent marriage speculation into overdrive after she was spotted wearing a green diamond engagement ring in Sydney.
