
Bella Ramsey Breaks Emmys Records as the First Openly Non-Binary Actor with Multiple Nominations!
2025-07-15
Author: Ken Lee
In a groundbreaking achievement, Bella Ramsey has made history by securing their second Emmy nomination, becoming the first openly non-binary performer to earn more than one nod from the prestigious Television Academy!
This remarkable nomination comes for their role as Ellie in Season 2 of HBO’s hit series "The Last of Us." Ramsey previously snagged a nomination for the same role during the 75th Emmy Awards in 2023.
The excitement surrounding The Last of Us continues to grow, as the series has racked up an impressive total of 16 nominations for the upcoming 77th Emmy Awards, bringing its cumulative count to 40 across both seasons! Just last year, it walked away with eight Emmy wins in 2024.
Historically, the Emmy Awards have seen a scarcity of openly non-binary and transgender actors being recognized. Liv Hewson, known for their role in "Yellowjackets," famously opted out of submitting for the acting categories last year due to the strict separation of male and female nominees.
The conversation surrounding gendered categories is gaining traction, with more gender non-conforming actors advocating for a more inclusive approach at awards shows. However, Ramsey has voiced a different opinion, emphasizing the importance of maintaining recognition for women in the industry.
Set two decades after civilization’s collapse, "The Last of Us," based on the acclaimed video game by Naughty Dog, follows Joel (Pedro Pascal) as he embarks on a perilous journey to smuggle the young Ellie, played by Ramsey, out of a heavily controlled quarantine. What begins as a simple task spirals into a harrowing adventure where survival depends on their bond.
As Season 2 unfolds, five years have passed, and the duo finds themselves entangled in new conflicts amidst an even more treacherous landscape, pushing their relationship to the limits.