Anya Taylor-Joy has addressed a circulating rumor claiming she vomited while recording her voice performance as Princess Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The actress confirmed that the story is inaccurate, though she did admit to a previous incident of illness during a voice acting session.

Clarifying the Rumor

Taylor-Joy recently responded to a question about the alleged incident, stating, “Okay, so I’m actually so glad you asked me this question. I never said it was Princess Peach. I said it was the first time that I ever did voice acting.”

First Time Voice Acting Experience

The Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga star explained that her discomfort occurred during her very first voice acting job. She detailed an eight-hour recording session filled with intense vocal effort. “I went in quite blind, and I did it for eight straight hours,” Taylor-Joy said. “So, eight straight hours of screaming and efforts and this and that and whatever. And I drank so much water that, yeah, I puked.”

The Demands of Voice Acting

Jack Black, Taylor-Joy’s co-star in the Mario films, chimed in to emphasize the physical toll of voice acting. “People don’t know it’s tough,” Black added. “Yeah, three [hours] is my limit, you know, and that’s powering with tea and honey the whole time. Because it takes a toll on your pipes.”

Taylor-Joy reiterated, “So, I’ve never puked for Peach, which makes me feel good. But yeah, little Anya definitely had a steep learning curve.”

Looking Ahead to *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie*

Both Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black will reprise their roles in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, scheduled to premiere on April 1, 2026. The film will also feature the voice talents of Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Brie Larson, and Glen Powell.