Anya Taylor-Joy stuns in an orange strappy dress as she and ‘husband’ Malcolm McRae leave Venice

Anya Taylor-Joy looked stunning as she shared a cigarette with her ‘husband’ Malcolm McRae as the couple wrapped up their romantic Venetian getaway. 

The actress, 26, and her musician beau, 28, appeared to be in high spirits as they laughed and chatted together before hopping on a taxi boat on Saturday. 

Their trip to the iconic Italian city has been filled with love and affection, after they were spotted sharing sweet kisses together on a balcony on Friday. 

The couple continued their loved-up display as The Queen’s Gambit star looked stunning in a burnt orange sundress, which showed off her back with thin straps. 

The ensemble was belted at the waist and emphasised her porcelain complexion. 

Stylish couple: The actress, 26, and her musician beau, 28, appeared to be in high spirits as they laughed and chatted together before hopping on a taxi boat on Saturday

Anya went make-up free and wore a dark cap as she carried a brown coat while departing sunny Venice.  

Malcolm looked handsome in a long leather jacket as he pulled a peace sign for the cameras. 

Rumours have swirled that the pair secretly tied the knot after Anya was pictured on several occasions in Sydney wearing what appears to be a wedding ring, but has yet to comment on the speculation.

It was claimed at the time that Anya had secretly married her rocker boyfriend after one year of dating.

The couple confirmed their relationship at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in March 2022.

The Emma actress first sparked engagement rumours in June when she was seen sporting a dazzling diamond on her ring finger.

It was claimed in July 2022 that the actress and the musician had tied the knot in a modest courthouse ceremony in the US.

Anya and Malcom were said to be planning a larger ceremony with friends and family once the actress wrapped filming Mad Max: Fury Road prequel, Furiosa, in Australia and was able to return home to Los Angeles for a longer period. 

Saying goodbye: It was claimed in July 2022 that the actress and the musician had tied the knot in a modest courthouse ceremony in the US

The source claimed the actress jetted back to Australia shortly after the wedding to resume filming Furiosa, a prequel to Mad Max: Fury Road.

She is starring as a younger version of Charlize Theron’s character in the earlier film – set for release in May – which saw Tom Hardy take over the Mad Max title character from Mel Gibson.

Malcolm, an Alabama native, has dabbled in acting, but his primary interest is playing guitar and piano in his rock duo More alongside bandmate Kane Ritchotte.

In July 2021, The Sun reported that McRae had ‘practically moved into [Taylor-Joy’s] Los Angeles home’.

Anya has mostly stayed quiet about her relationship, but she offered a rare comment about him to British Vogue in March 2022 when she described some of their favourite activities at home.

‘I said to my partner the other day that he was my hobby,’ she said. ‘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 seven at the same time and it works really well.’

She also noted that the occasionally long-distance nature of their relationship could be trying on her, though they seem to have made it work.

‘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,’ she added.

Married? The couple confirmed their relationship at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in March 2022 (pictured together in January)