Bella Ramsey Backs Gendered Emmy Categories Amid Debate

Bella Ramsey, the non-binary star of HBO's 'The Last of Us', has voiced support for maintaining gendered acting award categories, stressing their importance for preserving recognition for women. Ramsey is comfortable being nominated in female categories despite personal discomfort with the 'actress' label, and says this does not undermine their non-binary identity. They note there is no easy solution, as alternatives like categorizing by the character's gender fail to resolve all issues. Ramsey's comments come amidst a broader industry debate, with some award shows already adopting gender-neutral categories for acting awards. Other non-binary performers have expressed discomfort or opted out of gendered categories, but Ramsey warns against erasing opportunities for women. Their viewpoint brings nuance to the ongoing conversation about inclusivity and representation in entertainment awards.