The Rumors Were True: Anya Taylor-Joy Secretly Tied the Knot With Malcolm McRae
Aside from some technical details, the rumors about Anya and Malcolm secretly getting married weren't just gossipy nonsense.
Updated April 3 2024, 12:18 p.m. ET
One of the most in-demand actresses, Anya Taylor-Joy has weathered her fair share of dating rumors in the past.
As she's such a private person, it was often hard to determine the details of her personal life. However, the Furiosa star has been sharing more and more about her relationship with musician Malcolm McRae.
The talented pair have been linked since May 2021. Anya and Malcolm have been rather discreet about showing off their romance, but rumors went into overdrive in 2022 when it was reported that the two had secretly gotten married.
So, what's the truth? Here's what we know.
Anya Taylor-Joy began dating Malcolm McRae in 2021 — and they secretly got married in 2022.
In June 2022, Anya sparked engagement rumors with Malcolm after she was spotted wearing a breathtaking jewel on her ring finger as she arrived in Australia to film the post-apocalyptic action adventure flick Furiosa. The following month, Page Six alleged that Anya and Malcolm had quietly gotten married after a brief engagement.
Fast-forward a couple years, and Anya finally spilled the beans on what actually happened. It turns out that she and Malcolm did indeed secretly wed — but it was actually in April 2022.
"Two years ago, on April Fools, I secretly married my best friend in New Orleans," she wrote in an April 2024 Instagram post. "The magic of that day is ingrained in every cell of my being, forever. Happy second (first) anniversary my love … you’re the coolest."
The actress tagged Dior in her post, noting that her dress was "beautifully embodied with our love story" by the fashion house. She also tagged model and pal Cara Delevingne for taking the photo.
Anya has talked about her relationship with Malcolm, referring to him as "her hobby."
In March 2022, Anya and Malcolm made their red carpet debut at the CAA pre-Oscar party in West Hollywood. Since then, the couple has made several other appearances together, posing for photos at the Vanity Fair Oscar party and even sharing a kiss at the London premiere of The Northman.
Ahead of their Oscars red carpet debut, Anya spoke with British Vogue and discussed her relationship with Malcolm.
"I said to my partner the other day that he was my hobby," she told the outlet. "I see reading as something that I have to do. He loved it because he’s the same. 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 Golden Globe winner also reflected on being long-distance with her musical partner:
"Yes, it is [hard], but 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."
