Anya Taylor-Joy Can't Sleep Without Whales

James congratulates Anya Taylor-Joy on an incredible 18 months spurred by the success of her Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit." After a chat about fashion with Ben Schwartz, Anya and Ben compare their remedies for insomnia. Then Anya reveals her childhood proclivity towards stealing eggs before James shares some photos of a young Taylor-Joy that even she hasn't seen before - thanks mom!
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[@beverlythebird5040]

She has Audrey Hepburn style class, elegance, and kindness

[@veggigoddess]

She is like the new Cate Blanchett. She looks different with every look, she looks other worldly, and she can get away with so car, any look.

[@r.r.r9746]

Not Hepburn...Hepburn was an angel with everyone, a saint

[@hashimmahamerul8857]

@@r.r.r9746 hepburn ?, thomasin can be Hepburn

[@katieking6845]

Oh worldy well educated diplomat and educated ancestors holidays cities

[@rgh9532]

Who

[@hotdamndan9892]

"I'm very aerodynamic right now" This woman is just pure elegance and her humor is on point.

[@rogerx005]

It's an Argentine kind of humor

[@bettina7478]

what does she mean by feeling aerodynamic?

[@iCODE.]

THEY ATE HIM UP LMAO WATCH THE 30 seconds leading up to 1:56... jimmy is so immature and doesnt know how to properly host. The guy sitting next to anya had rhe crowd riled and they agreed wirh him more its so obvious, then anya was like yea i actually own a pajama onezie I WAS LIKE OOOPP

[@ReligionOfSacrifice]

@@bettina7478, nothing could slow her down. That pool picture was so cute and funny.

[@avab7874]

She's absolutely gorgeous and extremely talented!!! A future Oscar winner!

[@DerekMcAdam2023]

I believe too. Everyone said she would win Golden Globes and now she really did but Oscar maybe wait for next year or the future .

[@Epsa_]

I really hope so

[@1adamwood1]

Oscar's are overrated, she is too good for them

[@Xd7279]

🇦🇷

[@lenielalvarez2784]

Yeah a living barbie

[@elssizu]

Anya is such an elegant individual. She really reminds me of a swan, her posture and movements. She’s just so graceful

[@jumaco81]

All those years during her childhood with birds has clearly paid off 🙃

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

That's a Beautiful Description!, Mind If I Repeat /Repost That?

[@blanchegreco7201]

@@jumaco81 😂

[@DRT813]

Does anyone know if she did ballet as a kid? She reminds me of some women I know who did and while they haven't done ballet as adults they still kept a certain gracefulness in their movements. It's lovely.

[@carolinamilanesio6057]

@@DRT813 yes she did

[@zahrinmukhriz2846]

Zendaya,Anya and Florence Pugh should make movie together honestly

[@vanbusto8870]

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[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

Still can’t believe she’ll be the new princess peach

[@teddybearington3]

I'd pay to see them do a remake of fight club

[@szjgfever]

please add Hailee Steinfeld to the list, or even Saoirse Ronan :)

[@SevenHunnid]

I do reaction videos while high af on my KZbin channel .

[@DD-jb1lq]

Is she possibly from another world? She's basically perfect.

[@JustFiddler]

aku yakin begitu

[@DD-jb1lq]

@Biology Bio agreed ☺️

[@mariant4673]

ARGENTINA ;))

[@BB-ot3vd]

@@JustFiddler aku juga

[@JustFiddler]

@@BB-ot3vd berarti benar

[@DerekMcAdam2023]

Anya Taylor Joy is like Disney Princess who really exists in real world

[@elademir7519]

Fr thoo

[@neiel6169]

Sleeping beauty 💖

[@DerekMcAdam2023]

@@neiel6169 i think she look more like Elsa or Rapunzel. And Aurora we already have Elle Fanning 💛

[@finaldeljuego1996]

Or a real life Barbie

[@sandras2624]

I was gonna say this!! She looks like the child of sleeping beauty and alice in wonderland ♥️

[@jso6790]

I so enjoy how Anya Taylor-Joy's accent keeps slipping around in reaction to what she is hearing. The mark of a cosmopolitan.

[@sebastyann123]

that's cus english isn't her firt language

[@Kaybye555]

@@sebastyann123 they mean the American vs British accent. She doesn't have a particular Argentinian accent when she speaks English

[@mermaidmotel3672]

A sign that she fakes it 🧐

[@jso6790]

@@mermaidmotel3672 I mean.. she's an actor.. so yeah.. but someone like her who grew up in different places definitely would have different inputs to her speech patterns. (Sorry.. nerding out as I studied linguistics and Linguistic Anthro)

[@sebastyann123]

@@Kaybye555 I just read a comment of a girl saying that her "British argentinian" friend sounds just like her but idk Also i don't get what was your point, i didn't say she had an argentinian accent??? I said that english isn't her first language, and that's why she doesn't have a defined accent. She herself said that bc of that she tends to mimic other people's accent when speaking english

[@olihhayes]

Her little hand holding the egg in the family portrait is the cutest thing I've ever seen

[@lukenaoumovitch4477]

Damn Anya seems like such a fun person to be friends with. So does Ben. Two quality individuals

[@tessajones9393]

They seem like actual cool people. I tolerate actors in interviews but these two seem awesome. I can't believe how much of a talented woman Anya is. It's like we have our own Audrey Hepburn. Classy type woman I mean 😍

[@fullmetalb5241]

"I tolerate actors in interviews" hahahahahahahaha

[@Andi-pk3um]

Omg never thought I’d see Anya Taylor Joy and Ben Schwartz together but it’s amazing thank you

[@louduva9849]

Much better if he weren't there.

[@nicholasheredia4235]

Sonic the Hedgehog and Princess Peach.

[@BN7079]

​@@nicholasheredia4235Don't tell Bowser

[@sandras2624]

This woman looks like the love child of sleeping beauty and alice in wonderland ♥️

[@YTistooannoying]

She looks like she could be Laura San Giacomo's daughter

[@lauralunaazul]

Alice in wonderland, yes!

[@chiaseesall]

anya looks like a fair elf queen. so pretty.

[@pancake6364]

that egg story was so wholesome 🥺

[@MrMojoman1976]

Anya’s accent slips in and out. I guess that’s because she grew up in so many places

[@sebastyann123]

her first language is spanish and she said in an interview that bc english is not her first language when she speaks it she tend to mimic the people arround her, like with her mom she's full on british and since she's not being forced to use the american accent here i guess tht's why she speaks this way

[@Am1liq0]

@@sebastyann123 its an amazing facts

[@josemariabravin7692]

El padre y toda la familia paterna es Argentina y ella hasta los 7 8 años vivió en Argentina...luego emigran a Inglaterra. ..su idioma es el español argentino..y ella es Argentina igual que sus 5 hermanos

[@mikec.4519]

To me he sounds like an irish pretending to be american but she still great

[@LauraSunga]

Her and zendaya’s stylist law(something) is absolutely insane. Gets it right every single time 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@m.riverscomegys8100]

Law Roach. 🙌

[@narciso1013]

He is not her stylist anymore

[@vanbusto8870]

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[@avab7874]

This outfit is styled by her & her close friend Paul Burgo.

[@SahamAll5623]

@@narciso1013 wait really?

[@JuanGarnicaVera]

Anya is like a doll that came to life.

[@sarahpaty6108]

She should be in the Barbie movie

[@SabrinaKns]

Everything she does is just so graceful

[@edgywtf]

Anya and Ben are a pair I didn’t know I needed

[@marisaa.tamayo]

anya taylor joy can wear any outfit and still rock it, she's absolutely GORGEOUS!!

[@dewolff6937]

This outfit is awesome though.

[@beautifulenoughforme]

was tht a read or a compliment?...😄

[@spiritzweispirit1st638]

Her Acting is 'A' Class' Her Singing Is Hypnotically Amazing' Her Mane Is Epic! And Her Spirit Is Spun of Golden Glass' She Truly Is 'The Swan'

[@marshayame]

Wait the whole egg story was absolutely the most adorable thing I've ever heard 🐣

[@ISBuckley8]

Two things 1. Anya is breathtaking. Seriously, it's amazing how elegant and beautiful she is 2. Ben Schwartz is really funny. He's a lot like Jean-Ralphio if Jean-Ralphio had class

[@jessefulton8841]

She’s absolutely stunning, I love her hair her personality! She doesn’t take herself too seriously and is totally genuine

[@b-meaker99]

Jesus can that woman stop being absolutely fabulous for just five damn seconds so the rest of us can catch up?!?!?!

[@blanchegreco7201]

😂😂

[@adaw332]

She can’t. She’s Argentine (cool by birth)

[@ipetris86]

In fact,she is half argentinian by the side of her father

[@tanita6234]

It's unfair the fact that she also has an Argentinian accent when talking in Spanish, UNFAIR, can she be more unreal?????

[@djnkr]

Why is it unfair?

[@elu8003]

It is unfair so much "sexiness"

[@sebastyann123]

@@djnkr for some reason the "Argentinian accent" is one of the favourite ones to Hispanic people

[@tankisaconquistadorthewayh8791]

I have no clue what that means

[@tanita6234]

@@tankisaconquistadorthewayh8791 Argentinian accent it's like British for Spanish speaking people, if you are a boy, girls love it, if you are a girl, boys love it

[@Sid-kv8ci]

That woman is carrying a future Oscar winner in her arms..

[@MrModerate_kane]

Her accent changes so much as shes speaking its quite funny, it sounded English, then it went American, then went accented almost Canadian in other interviews.

[@lucassegovia1758]

His first language it's Spanish. That's the reason why his accent changes so much in English

[@harrystyles7822]

@@lucassegovia1758 not really, you can speak Spanish and have an American accent

[@lucassegovia1758]

@@harrystyles7822 yeah yeah. I know. I was referring to Anya's case. And specially because Anya explained in a interview about his particular accent. But yeah, you can speak Spanish and English with an a American Accent

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

@@lucassegovia1758 foreigners that haven't grow up with English as a first language do that a lot. I myself change accents all the time. It depends on the people that I'm with. I'm not even doing it on purpose.

[@LindaC616]

@@DeanithForeverYoung lol, I can do that in Spanish...

[@POLEARTH]

I love how the three of them just looks like friends talking & chilling

[@Am1liq0]

I love Anya the way she is around people is amazing and lovely, Ben is just lovely like Anya i LOVE his energy so much! I just adore them both so much💗

[@villanelles_suit7271]

Anya is so elegant and charismatic

[@Morgan28osh]

Anya's outfit just left me with no words she- i- i can't-

[@cuppiecupsters]

Her accent is just the coolest thing ever

[@ILLRICARDO]

It's unbelievable how perfect she is...

[@vanbusto8870]

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[@dewolff6937]

Got yo love Richard quinn as well.

[@ezekieljayedayao892]

she's so pretty omg

[@zoopa999]

I'm in love with this woman. She's absolutely the most charming self confident lady.

[@HollyHargreaves]

I love these chats, it doesn't feel rehearsed like all other late night talks.

[@tessajones9393]

I was just watching her singing Downtown for her new film trailer and omg 😍 This human is so talented! We are so lucky to have her ❤

[@aries9018]

Great interview. I think Ben made the interview more like a catch up sesh. It could have been a different ball game if Ben sat there quietly.

[@Cburkh23]

Wow Peter Rabbit, Princess Peach, and Sonic The Hedgehog sitting right by eachother.

[@ZulcanPrime]

Anya has just wrapped up filming the Furiosa movie in Sydney.

[@kelvynification]

This woman is probably the most stylish person on the planet right now… every outfit is stunning on her. She’s taking it to another level.

[@davidlynn4796]

Her role in Last night in SOHO is phenomenal

[@bhavyapatel1377]

i know this clip is about anya but can we appreciate ben for a moment

[@Bdhacker101]

I only came here for Ben and his comedic wit. Anya on the other hand is a one hit wonder.

[@itsjackybova365]

God how does she look absolutely PERFECT

[@ariesleorising9421]

I’m female and have always considered myself straight…..but then there’s Anya!

[@ollieox9181]

If I was back at the age to have a teenage-boy celebrity crush, Anya would certainly be it. Lovely and talented young lady.

[@user-iq2oq8ol6z]

She is so pretty like I can’t take my eyes off of her fr and her personality is perfect too

[@assetogram]

We need Anya to do some ASMR. Her voice is so calming.

[@randomaccessfemale]

Maybe they should try ASMR too for the insomnia.

[@assetogram]

@@randomaccessfemale yeah, she could just listen to herself :D

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

I remember seeing her in the movie Morgan and being obsessed with her. Never in a million years would have thought she would be this big in the next few years. She's a big time star now.

[@darky1376]

I watched her in split and hardly anyone talked about her online and I was disappointed. Now she is like the it girl

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

@@darky1376 From her older projects I loved her in thoroughbreds and Marrowbone. The witch wasn't my cup of tea. She's indeed amazing in split too. I happened to follow her projects unintentionally at the beginning, I even knew her from her video clip in a Skrillex song called red lips. I think the queen's gambit brought her international fame and the Hollywood's approval but enough people knew her already. Even if it wasn't from the witch , definitely from the split. She picked her roles wisely and worked hard.

[@robertsmatisons8278]

That outfit on Anya gives me Poison Ivy vibes, imagine if she were Poison Ivy in The Batman sequel? She is absolutely gorgeous.

[@albertosolorzano5203]

She's one of the most beautiful actress of Hollywood right now

[@ifyougettheblues]

Yes definitely

[@Matt_Hatt3r]

Wow she is stunning and she looks amazing in that outfit and the sparkly headband and bracelet!

[@UserInterface00]

Anya is so exotic, beautiful and such a talented actress. Definitely an actress for the ages.

[@117Industries]

She's impossibly beautiful, I'll give you that.

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's stunning. She's got a long career ahead.

[@marlenethompson6359]

shes a delight. great personality. adorable.

[@ismailtaufik5322]

What I see is Princess Peach and Sonic the Hedgehog...

[@sherylsmallwood-valdivia5375]

Now THAT'S a press junket outfit. She is really a contemporary starlet!

[@johnypanta6208]

This interview is so wholesome!

[@rhianx]

She's so attentive. 🥰

[@angelicatenias5091]

I think this is te best interview ever, I love those 3 people together

[@salemsaberhagen1570]

This interview was chaos and I love it

[@fredmila]

Wow! Her looks there

[@sjmuffler1]

This is what the old late night shows were like. Real interviews and let the guests talk.

[@Epsa_]

She’s ethereal

[@Mirmir.0]

She’s just absolutely precious.

[@cynthiazhang]

6:01 her "Oh god" 😂

[@rayastoilkova5532]

Timothee Chalamet and Anya taylor joy should make a movie together

[@swadeozzy6430]

First time seeing her was in the video Downtown and I was smitten with her, her looks, her voice and oh them eyes!

[@franciscopartida2737]

She's magnetic but at 3:24 How classy this was; she refocused the attention where it initially was supposed to be (on him).

[@whititah]

Loved her in the series on Netflix called the queens gambit ! She’s so good in it !

[@anapalumbo190]

Su risa es tan hermosa, Anya es perfecta en todo sentido

[@UnIvErSaLsOuL94]

I love this episode. The guests really bounce of each other!

[@phil2460]

This is one of the BEST interviews ever😂🤣🤣

[@r.j.bedore9884]

Her name is quite appropriate, for she really does seem to be a joy to be around.

[@adamhatson2029]

I just realised something… Both Ben and Anya are both known for voicing video game characters! Ben voiced Sonic the Hedgehog in the films while Anya will voice Princess Peach in the Mario film.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Anya is so beautiful. Her fashion and everything is just perfect 😍😍

[@tamorap1614]

She is beautiful and talented but she is kind and gentle too.

[@SimplySergMX_arts]

She’s bloody stunning ♥️♥️ her eyes and that smile , my god!!

[@MysteriusRiddler]

I totally get what Anya Taylor-Joy saying about seeing your parents sleep and thinking wait, i can't go there.. hahaha hearing a celebrity feeling the same way about a weird thought feels normal.. Love you even more Anya!!

[@dad102]

I absolutely loved that downtempo version of downtown that she did into that old fashioned mic.

[@clobbyhops]

She is Absolutely stunning , this 59 year old is wishing right now 😇

[@danie_9528]

I like that she dosnt have to force her energy it makes her the most likeable one on stage

[@elliewalsh1835]

I personally believe Anya would be the perfect candidate to play Barbie! But Margot Robbie is still an incredible great actress!

[@Bdhacker101]

I loved the fact that Ben was low key roasting Corden on his own show! That was so satisfying to watch 😁😁😁

[@muCephei_]

It's crazy I haven't seen her other movies or tv shows but from just watching Queens Gambit alone, I can see she is the most superb actress I've seen on film.

[@playboi1123]

Damn Anya, this woman must be protected she’s nothing but charming

[@bridgetgee1659]

Ben is lovely in this interview! Obviously Anya Taylor-Joy too, just haven’t seen any love for Ben Schwartz in the comments.

[@limxinhui353]

yes! his little child comment hhaha!

[@bloodlegion4874]

She is such a great actress

[@pjfl1998xx]

Her aura is just so magical.

[@tlotr1379]

She is just, perfect

[@andersoncampos3681]

I fell in love with her on "Queens Gambit"...unique!

[@natalies1306]

Hard to believe this goddess was so bullied in high school she had to drop out of school. Wonder how her bullies feel now.

[@lucafranco377]

she's basically perfect ✨ i love you anya

[@vhinworth]

Her accent makes me feel better

[@pavelpolak7643]

She looks such a lovely and her voice is such like an angel voice i love her =)

[@cynthiazhang]

4:46 No Anya, you're such a delight ❤️

[@tjsmith5276]

So, this is Princess Peach!

[@moon._.3650]

Anya’s childhood photos are so cute❤️such a sweet girl

[@IsabelS_Fuyu]

Lol this interview is so quirky and random I love it haha