Anya Taylor-Joy is one of the hottest actresses of her generation. However, on the set of “Emma.”, the young woman did not think she had the right physique.
Emma. : If you feel like it
The plot ofEmma. revolves around the protagonist of the same name. This rich young English woman lives in a superb rural residence. His favorite activity? Play matchmaker for loved ones. However, she has sworn never to take anyone as a husband. Indeed, the heroine had to deal with the grief of her father, a man in fragile health, when her eldest left home. It is therefore impossible for her to impose new torments on her parent.
As her governess Miss Taylor leaves the family to get married, Emma does not take long to meet a new person. That of young Harriet Smith, a penniless girl. Very quickly, the two become friends and Emma decides to get involved in what does not concern her. Thereby, she manipulates her new friend – for the greater good of the latter, of course. Only, don’t we say that Hell is paved with good intentions ?
The feature film released in 2020 is a new adaptation of one of the most famous authors in the world, Jane Austen. The British novelist publishes this study of manners anonymously in 1815. In the role of Emma, held by multiple performers over time, we find this time the excellent Anya Taylor-Joy.
A problem of perception
Shortly after the release of the miniseries The Ladies Gamethe actress confided in our colleagues from The Sun. Thus, the young woman said to have suffered from a real panic attack on the set ofEmma. ! Amazingly, Anya Taylor-Joy was afraid to be the first performer”ugly” of the character and thought of dropping everything from the first day. Especially since, in the opening scene of the film, the latter is defined as “beautiful, smart and rich“. A very unmodest comment that has gave the actress a cold sweatproperly convinced of not being physically up to the role.
I don’t think I will ever consider myself beautiful.
The young woman explains that she finds herself far removed from beauty standards who rule the roost in Hollywood. Worse, she does not consider herself pretty enough to appear in films. As surprising as this statement may seem, remember that complexes die hard… During the interview, Anya Taylor-Joy adds that her companion tried to dissuade her from speaking in these terms of her physique, arguing that the public would find her ridiculous. Only, consider oneself with such a benevolent gaze that of someone who loves you is not within everyone’s reach.
I think I have a weird physique.
She adds. Concerns and doubts which fortunately did not prevent the actress from pursuing her flourishing career. After Emma. and the success of the Netflix mini-series in which she plays chess genius, Anya Taylor-Joy turned regularly illustrated in dark rooms. Recently, she was present in Last Night in Soho and The Northman. And we expect it soon in the foreground of Furiosa.
