Two years after coming out as non-binary,The Last of Usstar Bella Ramsey has reflected on the announcement and the subsequent headlines that arose out of it. Ramsey stars in one ofthe most inclusive shows on the air, but that did not stop the discourse of their non-binary reveal from becoming toxic and prominently comprised of ignorant criticism. Now, Ramsey has taken the time to look back at the decision and reveal their honest, complex feelings about how the situation played out.
During an interview with The Guardian, Ramsey talked about the unforeseen aftermath of coming out as non-binary and the incessant press coverage after the fact. They are glad they made that decision two years ago, but that doesn’t mean a part of them wishes it had gone differently. Ramsey stated:
“Part of me looks back and I wish that I didn’t, because I didn’t want it to become a headline and a big thing. And obviously it was going to, and I didn’t really understand that at the time. And I wasn’t really prepared for that. But on the other hand, people have said to me that it’s been very helpful for them seeing some representation."
Overall, Ramsey does not truly regret coming out as non-binary, especially since they have become an example of some much-needed representation during a difficult time in the world. However, Ramsey made it clear that they don’t want the fact that they are non-binary to dominate the conversation. In Ramsey’s words, they are “chill with it,” and hopes that everyone else becomes chill about it as well.
“So it’s been a mixed bag, but overall, I think it was a good thing, just for me living more freely, without feeling like I’m keeping a secret. But now I’m like, ‘I’ll talk about it, but I don’t want it to be the focus any more.’ I guess I’m just quite chill with it. And I want everyone else to be as chill with it basically.”
Bella Ramsey Takes Charge in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
Although some were hesitant about Bella Ramsey being cast as Ellie, they haveproven to be an excellent choiceto play the iconic video game character in HBO’sThe Last of Us. The first season had Ramsey portray a young girl learning to survive a brutal world alongside her newfound father, Joel (Pedro Pascal). However, as the second episode ofThe Last of Usrevealed, it’s Ellie time to shine now, and Ramsey will get the bulk of the new season to show why they are one of the best actors on television at the moment.
Aftera heartbreaking eventleaves Ellie (and audiences alike) emotionally devastated, it will be up to her to pick up the pieces and hunt down Abby (Kaitlyn Dever). Ellie, who is romantically involved with Dina (Isabela Merced), now goes on a journey that will have her once again traveling across the country, encountering new characters in the post-apocalyptic setting.The Last of Us, led by a non-binary actor, is full of diverse characters with unique motivations, and Season 2 will double down on everything that has made the show special since its Emmy-winning debut in 2023.
Source:The Guardian
The Last Of Us
The Last of Us is a post-apocalyptic drama series set two decades after a global catastrophe. It follows Joel, a seasoned survivor, who is tasked with escorting Ellie, a teenage girl, across a desolated United States, transforming into a harrowing journey of survival and companionship.
