Anya Taylor-Joy compares Joni Mitchell and Princess Peach in 'Today' interview

Anya Taylor-Joy appeared on the Today show to promote The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, reprising her role as Princess Peach. The animated sequel follows 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, in which she starred with Chris Pratt, Jack Black and Charlie Day. Host Craig Melvin raised rumors that Taylor-Joy will play Joni Mitchell in an upcoming biopic and then asked her to compare Mitchell and Princess Peach.

Taylor-Joy paused and asked, 'What’s the connection between Joni and Princess Peach?' She replied, 'How they’re both singular; you can’t touch them,' later adding, 'They’re in a league of their own.' The clip circulated widely on X, surpassing three million views.

Reactions were mixed: some viewers mocked the question, while others praised Taylor-Joy’s handling of the moment. Rolling Stone reported that Meryl Streep is confirmed to play the older Mitchell in Cameron Crowe’s biopic, and Taylor-Joy has been reported to be in talks to play the younger Mitchell.

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