Bella Ramsey: from the star of «Game of Thrones» to Ellie in «The Last of Us» — 5 facts
26 may 2025 в 00:13
Bella Ramsey quickly became one of the brightest stars on HBO. After attracting attention with her bold portrayal of Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, Bella took center stage in the series The Last of Us, playing the role of Ellie in the critically acclaimed adaptation of the beloved video game. Now 21 years old, Bella’s performance was widely praised for its emotional depth and complexity, marking an important milestone in her rising career.
In a 2023 interview with The New York Times, Bella shared that she is gender-neutral, explaining: «I think my gender has always been very flexible… when someone called me 'she' or 'her', I didn’t think much about it, but I knew that if someone called me 'he', it was a bit exciting».
From her early acting days to becoming the heart of one of the biggest TV shows, here are five things to know about Bella.
Bella stars as Ellie in The Last of Us on HBO, which is currently in its second season. The character is a teenage orphan who holds the key to developing a cure in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by infection. In the first season, Ellie travels across the country with Joel, played by her Game of Thrones colleague Pedro Pascal, and a deep, complex bond forms between them.
In 2023, Bella told The Hollywood Reporter about her decision to take on the role of Ellie. «Ellie seemed like a character that was already in me», - she said at the time. «Like the skins you wear in a video game? She was already one of my skins».
Bella is remembered for her bold and outspoken Lyanna Mormont in the last three seasons of Game of Thrones. Lyanna is a 10-year-old leader of House Mormont from Bear Island. She allies with Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen in the final season for the Battle of Winterfell. Lyanna sacrifices herself to kill a wight giant.
Bella voices the main character in the award-winning Netflix animated show Hilda, which has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted audience. Bella’s character is an 11-year-old girl with blue hair who befriends monsters when she moves to a new city. The series has been nominated for 9 Daytime Emmy Awards for its first two seasons.
Bella is not just an actress! She composed, wrote, and sang the song «Hilda's Life» for the Netflix animated show. Bella also recorded a song for the Amazon Prime Video comedy film «Catherine Called Birdy».
Bella was born in Nottingham, England, and began acting as a hobby at the age of 4. After switching to homeschooling to satisfy her growing passion, she eventually trained at a drama school. This path led to her first major role as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, which launched her acting career
In a 2023 interview with The New York Times, Bella shared that she is gender-neutral, explaining: «I think my gender has always been very flexible… when someone called me 'she' or 'her', I didn’t think much about it, but I knew that if someone called me 'he', it was a bit exciting».
From her early acting days to becoming the heart of one of the biggest TV shows, here are five things to know about Bella.
Bella stars as Ellie in The Last of Us on HBO, which is currently in its second season. The character is a teenage orphan who holds the key to developing a cure in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by infection. In the first season, Ellie travels across the country with Joel, played by her Game of Thrones colleague Pedro Pascal, and a deep, complex bond forms between them.
In 2023, Bella told The Hollywood Reporter about her decision to take on the role of Ellie. «Ellie seemed like a character that was already in me», - she said at the time. «Like the skins you wear in a video game? She was already one of my skins».
Bella is remembered for her bold and outspoken Lyanna Mormont in the last three seasons of Game of Thrones. Lyanna is a 10-year-old leader of House Mormont from Bear Island. She allies with Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen in the final season for the Battle of Winterfell. Lyanna sacrifices herself to kill a wight giant.
Bella voices the main character in the award-winning Netflix animated show Hilda, which has garnered critical acclaim and a devoted audience. Bella’s character is an 11-year-old girl with blue hair who befriends monsters when she moves to a new city. The series has been nominated for 9 Daytime Emmy Awards for its first two seasons.
Bella is not just an actress! She composed, wrote, and sang the song «Hilda's Life» for the Netflix animated show. Bella also recorded a song for the Amazon Prime Video comedy film «Catherine Called Birdy».
Bella was born in Nottingham, England, and began acting as a hobby at the age of 4. After switching to homeschooling to satisfy her growing passion, she eventually trained at a drama school. This path led to her first major role as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, which launched her acting career
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