Anya Taylor-Joy can’t hide her smile and new boyfriend Malcolm McRae hold hands on NYC walk

They were first spotted smooching last weekend ahead of her upcoming SNL gig. 

And Anya Taylor-Joy was all smiles while out with new beau Malcom McRae in NYC on Monday.

The Queen’s Gambit star, 25, and actor/musician, 27, looked smitten as they packed on the PDA while walking around the Big Apple together.

Pure Joy! Anya Taylor-Joy was aglow while out with new boyfriend Malcolm McRae on Monday in NYC 

Check-mate: The Queen's Gambit star and actor looked smitten as they packed on the PDA while walking around the Big Apple together

Check-mate: The Queen’s Gambit star and actor looked smitten as they packed on the PDA while walking around the Big Apple together

While out Anya turned heads in a slinky black slip dress which she teamed with an oversized grey blazer.

She kept a scarf around her neck in case she needed to cover her face while dipping into a shop or encountering a crowd.

Polishing up the look, the Brit beauty accessorized with studded boots, cat-eyed sunglasses, and a canvas tote with the name of Parisian bookstore Shakespeare and Company on it.

The star of The Witch glowed as she walked hand-in-hand with Malcolm, whose screen credits include the short films Brotherly and How’dy! 

Let's get physical: During their romantic stroll they stopped to take in the beautiful summer day and steal a few kisses

Chemistry: As they smooched, Anya tugged on the dapper actor's checkered shirt to pull him in closer

Let’s get physical: During their romantic stroll they stopped to take in the beautiful summer day and steal a few kisses

Short and sweet: Anya turned heads in a slinky black slip dress which she teamed with an oversized grey blazer

Short and sweet: Anya turned heads in a slinky black slip dress which she teamed with an oversized grey blazer

Arm in arm: The star of The Witch was all smiles with Malcolm, whose screen credits include the short films Brotherly and How'dy!

Arm in arm: The star of The Witch was all smiles with Malcolm, whose screen credits include the short films Brotherly and How’dy!

Sweet whispers: Malcolm had a secret to tell Anya during their walk

Sweet whispers: Malcolm had a secret to tell Anya during their walk

Cover up: She kept a scarf around her neck in case she needed to cover her face while dipping into a shop or encountering a crowd

Linked: The couple were first seen getting hot and heavy on Saturday ahead of the blonde beauty's SNL hosting gig

Cover up: She kept a scarf around her neck in case she needed to cover her face while dipping into a shop or encountering a crowd

Lovebirds: It was unclear how the pair met or how long they've been dating

Lovebirds: It was unclear how the pair met or how long they’ve been dating

During their romantic stroll they stopped to take in the beautiful summer day and steal a few kisses. 

As they smooched, Anya tugged on the dapper actor’s checkered shirt to pull him in closer.

He was the perfect complement to the Split star’s city chic attire, pairing his button up with khakis, well-worn shoes and a black leather jacket.

The couple were first seen getting hot and heavy on Saturday ahead of the blonde beauty’s SNL hosting gig.  

Chic: Polishing up the look, the Brit beauty accessorized with studded boots, and sunglasses

Chic: Polishing up the look, the Brit beauty accessorized with studded boots, and sunglasses

Cozy: Malcolm nuzzled up to Anya while she sipped on her morning coffee

Cozy: Malcolm nuzzled up to Anya while she sipped on her morning coffee

Handsome: He was the perfect complement to the Split star's city chic attire, pairing his button up with khakis, well-worn shoes and a black leather jacket

Handsome: He was the perfect complement to the Split star’s city chic attire, pairing his button up with khakis, well-worn shoes and a black leather jacket

Reader: She carried her things in a canvas tote from Parisian bookstore Shakespeare and Company

Reader: She carried her things in a canvas tote from Parisian bookstore Shakespeare and Company

McRae is part of a music duo called more with Kane Ritchotte as they are a modern rock and roll act driven by a melodic guitar sound and are currently signed to Warner Records.

She is very private about her personal life as she has only been romantically linked to Irish Actor Eoin Macken who she starred with in 2018 short film Crossmaglen.

In October 2017, Anya sparked engagement rumors as she donned a large ring on her left hand at the 61st BFI London Film Festival Awards and continued sporting the sparkler until the 2018 Met Gala where she attended bare-handed.

Anya is coming off of the best year of her career as she earned the Golden Globe in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for her role in The Queen’s Gambit. 

Musician: McRae is part of a music duo called more with Kane Ritchotte as they are a modern rock and roll act driven by a melodic guitar sound and are currently signed to Warner Records

Musician: McRae is part of a music duo called more with Kane Ritchotte as they are a modern rock and roll act driven by a melodic guitar sound and are currently signed to Warner Records

Private: She is very private about her personal life and has had few public relationships

Private: She is very private about her personal life and has had few public relationships

Rumor mill: In October 2017, Anya sparked engagement rumors as she donned a large ring on her left hand at the 61st BFI London Film Festival Awards and continued sporting the sparkler until the 2018 Met Gala where she attended bare-handed

Rumor mill: In October 2017, Anya sparked engagement rumors as she donned a large ring on her left hand at the 61st BFI London Film Festival Awards and continued sporting the sparkler until the 2018 Met Gala where she attended bare-handed

The seven-episode series was adapted from Walter Tevis’ 1983 novel and crafted as a stand-alone limited series, though the show’s immense popularity has lead to questions about the possibility of a second season.

Taylor-Joy was recently asked about the possibility of another season and returning as chess prodigy Beth Harmon in a wide-ranging profile for Elle, and she didn’t rule it out, though it may be further down the line. 

‘It would be silly of me to go, “There’s going to be a second series,” and then I’m 40, and Scott’s like, “Yo, how do you feel about this? You want to go back?”‘

The stage rights to the Tevis novel were recently acquired for a new musical, but neither Taylor nor creator Scott Frank are involved in that project.

Dynamic duo: McRae, 27, (pictured left) is seen with musical partner Kane Ritchotte above

Dynamic duo: McRae, 27, (pictured left) is seen with musical partner Kane Ritchotte above

Former flame: She has only been romantically linked to Irish Actor Eoin Macken who she starred with in 2018 short film Crossmaglen, they are seen together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in December 2017

Former flame: She has only been romantically linked to Irish Actor Eoin Macken who she starred with in 2018 short film Crossmaglen, they are seen together in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in December 2017

 When asked what she would like to see her character Beth Harmon take on next, she hopes Beth would do some traveling, perhaps with Benny Watts (Thomas Brodie-Sangster).

‘I hope she starts doing things for her own enjoyment. I’d like Beth to pick up Benny and spend some time with him in Russia, just the two of them being snobby intellectuals together, and I hope she has a Bowie phase,’ Taylor-Joy said.

Taylor-Joy has a busy few years ahead of her, recently being cast as the title character in the Max Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa.

She also stars in Edgar Wright’s Last Night in Soho, hitting theaters this October, while reuniting with The Witch director Robert Eggers for his new film The Northman.

Cover girl: She is currently featured in ELLE's May 2021 Rising Stars issue which is available now

Cover girl: She is currently featured in ELLE’s May 2021 Rising Stars issue which is available now

Big hit: Anya is coming off of the best year of her career as she earned the Golden Globe in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for her role in The Queen's Gambit

Big hit: Anya is coming off of the best year of her career as she earned the Golden Globe in the Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television for her role in The Queen’s Gambit