Welcome to ‘Taissa Farmiga Young,’ an article dedicated to showcasing the early years of the talented actress through a curated collection of photographs.

Born in Readington Township, New Jersey, to Ukrainian immigrants Michael and Lubomyra (Spas) Farmiga, Taissa Farmiga is an American actress and the younger sibling of Academy Award-nominated Vera Farmiga, who is 21 years her senior.

Initially, Taissa had no aspirations to join the acting world, unlike her older sister. However, she was convinced to take her first acting role in Vera’s inaugural directorial venture, ‘Higher Ground’ (2011).

Vera, who also starred in the film, sought someone with a physical resemblance to portray the younger version of her character. At the age of 15, with only a second-grade school play under her belt, Taissa made her acting debut.

Her performance in the film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, garnered critical praise. Inspired by the experience, Taissa chose to officially embark on an acting career. By the time she was 16, she had secured a starring role as Violet Harmon in the Fox horror series ‘American Horror Story’ (2011).

The younger generations also knows her from Nun 1 and Nun 2 horror movies, where she plays a sister Irene who fights against the evil…well nun.

In this article, we’ll take a nostalgic journey back in time to explore the formative years of Taissa Farmiga, offering a glimpse into the life of a young star in the making. Join us as we delve into a visual chronicle that captures the essence of her youth.