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Anya Taylor-Joy recently captured the internet’s attention with her clever response to an unusual question during her guest appearance on the “Today” show.
While promoting her latest film, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” on Wednesday, Taylor-Joy discussed her return as Princess Peach in the animated sequel.
The movie follows the 2023 hit, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” where she starred alongside Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Charlie Day.
During the interview, “Today” host Craig Melvin brought up speculation about Taylor-Joy potentially portraying the legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in a forthcoming biopic. He then posed an unexpected question, asking her to draw a parallel between Mitchell and Princess Peach.
“There’s talk of you playing Joni Mitchell, one of the most significant figures in music over the past generation. Princess Peach, on the other hand, is a gaming icon. How do you see a connection between the two?”
Taylor-Joy, 29, paused at the question, asking, “What’s the connection between Joni and Princess Peach?”
Melvin confirmed, “Yeah.”
The “Queen’s Gambit” star then answered, “How they’re both singular; you can’t touch them.”
“They’re in a league of their own,” she added.
A clip of the odd exchange went viral on X, hitting over three million views.
One comment reads, “In defense, this is a question that has never been asked to anyone before.”
Some critics roasted Melvin for the bizarre question, one comment reading, “Not even 9 in the morning and he’s asking her some bulls—t.”
Plenty of fans praised Taylor-Joy for handling the offbeat question flawlessly.
“Honestly props to Anya for pulling that one out of the fire,” one comment reads.
Another user wrote, “Honestly, a really solid response to a ridiculous question. Anya is a true movie star.”
Rolling Stone reported in February that Meryl Streep is confirmed to play the older version of Mitchell in a biopic by “Almost Famous” director Cameron Crowe.
Taylor-Joy has been reported to be in talks to play the younger version of Mitchell, but she declined to speak further about the rumors when Melvin pressed her.