Let’s talk about Bella Ramsey’s thoughts on gendered acting awards & ‘The Last Of Us’ backlash

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*Spoilers ahead for The Last Of Us Season 2, Episode 4 “Day One.”

The latest episode of The Last Of Us was an emotional rollercoaster, which saw our heroes Ellie & Dina narrowly avoiding fungal zombies in the subway one minute, and consummating their love for each other the next.

It’s another fantastic showcase for queer stars Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced, who sell both the action and the romance at the heart of this apocalyptic adventure series. And, with Emmys season right around the corner, that means both actors are going to be stiff competition in their respective categories.

That goes especially for Ramsey who, in the wake of Pedro Pascal’s departure after the shocking loss of Joel, is now

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