As ‘The Last Of Us’ released on HBO Max, opinions and hate comments started brimming. The talented actress Bella Ramsey plays the main character Ellie whereas and Pedro Pascal plays Joel on the show. The fans got to meet their favorite characters Joel Miller and Ellie Williams in a new light.
The series is based on a video game that came out in 2013 by the same name. However, the audience is not as happy as wished. The series protagonist Bella Ramsey is receiving a lot of criticism on the internet. Let’s find out why.
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Why Are People Criticizing Bella Ramsey?
In the show, Ramsey stars as a 14-year-old girl named Ellie however the two don’t look particularly alike. Bella was cast for the role when they were 17 years old and such criticism although not instantly, did take a toll on them. “It’s the first time I’ve ever had a negative reaction to something,” says Bella.
“There would be times I’d find it funny. Then I’d get to the end of a 10-minute scrolling session, put my phone down and realize: maybe that was a bad idea. It’s only recently I’ve accepted I am Ellie and I can do it and I am a good actor, but this will last for a few weeks and then I’ll think I’m terrible again, that’s just the process,” remarked Ramsey.
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Who Is Bella Ramsey?
Ramsey is an English actor best known for her role as Lyanna Mormont in ‘Game of Thrones’. They were born in 2003 in Nottingham. Besides acting, she also has a successful career in music. They have appeared in various TV shows like The ‘Worst Witch’, ‘Jane Grey’, and ‘Becoming Elizabeth’.
Some of Bella’s movie appearances include the comedy film ‘Catherine Called Birdy’, ‘Holmes & Watson’, ‘Judy’, and many more. Ramsey identifies as non-binary and uses all pronouns.
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