Bella Ramsey delves into the impactful role of neurodivergence in her journey as an actor.
In a recent interview with The Independent, Ramsey, who prefers they/them pronouns, emphasized, “I owe my career to my neurodivergence.”
“It’s an integral part of who I am, immensely beneficial in my craft,” the 20-year-old expressed.
The acclaimed star of The Last of Us elaborated, “My heightened visual perception is a distinctive trait compared to others.”
“Observing people and absorbing their essence from a young age, I carry shades of these characters within me even before I portray them,” revealed Ramsey.
Beyond her achievements, the Game of Thrones actress revealed her sense of detachment from the adult cast due to regulations imposed on young actors.
Expressing her discontent, she stated, “As a young actor, the sense of isolation troubled me.”
“The patronization was the most unsettling. Being confined to set hours and mandatory tutoring sessions were aspects I despised,” Ramsey continued.
While acknowledging the necessity of protective measures for young actors, the Time star reflected, “I understand the importance of safeguarding working hours, but I detested feeling inferior or separate from the adult cast.”
“I never felt intimidated sharing a set with individuals twice or thrice my age,” Ramsey asserted.
“As I’ve matured, I’ve learned to assert myself and advocate not just for me but for younger colleagues,” she affirmed.
Ramsey concluded, “My goal is to empower them, to teach them the self-advocacy that older mentors taught me!”
