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Bella Ramsey Reflects on Gender, Femininity, and Neurodiversity in Candid Podcast Appearance

The 'Last of Us' star shares insights on non-binary identity, autism diagnosis, and the importance of gendered award categories during a discussion with Louis Theroux.

Bella Ramsey came out as non-binary in 2023. (Gregg DeGuire/Getty)
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Bella Ramsey as Ellie (L) and Isabella Merced as Dina (R) in The Last of Us season two (HBO)
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Overview

  • Bella Ramsey emphasized the importance of maintaining gendered award categories to preserve recognition for women, while questioning the placement of non-binary performers within these structures.
  • The actor, who identifies as non-binary, expressed indifference toward pronouns and shared that being nominated in a female Emmy category did not offend them.
  • Ramsey revealed feeling a lack of access to femininity, describing the emotional difficulty of avoiding feminine presentation in their daily life.
  • They discussed rejecting the term 'non-binary' initially to avoid being seen as trendy, despite feeling it reflected their identity since childhood.
  • Ramsey disclosed being diagnosed with autism during the filming of 'The Last of Us' season one, describing the diagnosis as freeing and helpful in understanding themselves.