United Kingdom, June 19 -- Anya Taylor-Joy was bullied at school for not being beautiful - before going on to land a modelling contract at 16.

The 30-year-old actress is known for her unique beauty, and has made a name for herself as one of Hollywood's most up and coming leading ladies.

However, as she was growing up, her appearance didn't earn her fans - especially when she went to school.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she recalled how she moved from Argentina to England at six years old, and quickly had a shock when she was branded a lesbian and frozen out by her classmates after kissing a fellow student on the cheek.

After this, the children told her consistently that she "wasn't beautiful", the publication wrote.

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