‘The Last of Us’ Star Bella Ramsey Opens Up About Autism Diagnosis, Calls It ‘Liberating’
‘The Last of Us’ Star Bella Ramsey Opens Up About Autism Diagnosis, Calls It ‘Liberating’
Bella Ramsey has revealed that they were diagnosed with autism.
The star of The Last of Us, who uses they/them pronouns, spoke candidly about their diagnosis in an interview with British Vogue published on Thursday.
“I’ve talked about neurodivergence before, but for some reason, I always hesitated,” Ramsey shared, before disclosing that they “were diagnosed with autism while filming Season 1 of The Last of Us.”
According to the magazine, Ramsey sought a psychiatric assessment after a crew member, who had an autistic child, suspected that Ramsey might also be on the spectrum. The diagnosis confirmed a long-held suspicion that Ramsey had often wondered about.
Ramsey also noted that their diagnosis has positively influenced their acting career.
“I’ve always been observant, learning from people. Having to consciously study social interactions has actually helped me with acting,” they explained.
They added that structured routines and clear guidelines make a significant difference: “I have a call time, and I’m told what to wear, where to stand, how to stand, and even what to eat.”
Overall, Ramsey described the diagnosis as “liberating,” as it allows them to be more compassionate toward themselves when struggling with everyday tasks that seem effortless for others.
“My experience of navigating the world is as an autistic person,” they stated. “There’s no reason for people not to know.”
Ramsey is widely recognized for their role in HBO’s The Last of Us, an adaptation of the popular video game, in which they star alongside Pedro Pascal. They also appeared as Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones for three seasons.
Season 2 of The Last of Us is set to premiere in April.
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