Who are Bella Ramsey’s family?

Bella Ramsey is a British actor, born on September 30, 2003, in Nottingham, England. Bella showed interest in acting from a young age. They started their journey by attending the Stagecoach Theatre Arts school and later continued acting in the industry. They made their TV debut with Game of Thrones in 2016 and made their film debut in Two for Joy (2018). Bella gained huge popularity in the show Game of Thrones. Their portrayal of the young but fierce leader made them a fan favorite.

In 2023, Bella was also included in Time’s 100 Next list. After Game of Thrones, Bella continued to work in different roles. They have done many notable roles including the lead role in The Worst Witch, a popular children’s TV show released in 2017. Their other work includes Hilda (2018-2023), Requiem (2018), Princess Emmy (2019), Resistance (2021), Becoming Elizabeth (2022), etc. Their breakthrough came in 2023 when they starred as Ellie in HBO’s The Last of Us, based on the popular video game. Their performance received praise, earning them award nominations. Apart from her career, let’s take a look at Bella Ramsey’s family.

Who is Bella Ramsey’s family?

Bella Ramsey is a private person when it comes to their family. They have kept their family life out of the limelight. Bella was born to British parents and grew up in Nottingham. According to British Vogue, Bella’s interest in music comes from their father as it runs in the family. Their father, Alex Ramsey, is a businessman who works in the financial sector. He has been a supportive figure in Bella’s life and career. There is not much information about their mother available publicly. But she has also been an important part of Bella’s journey.

Bella has spoken in interviews about how their family has always supported their passion for acting, helping them balance their education and career. In an interview with BBC UK, Ramsey shared how their family reacted when they got the role in The Worst Witch. They said, “They are all very proud and supportive. When we got the phone call I was with my mum, sister, cousin, and auntie, there was a lot of screaming and excited jumping, you could have filled a bathtub with the proud teardrops!”

Bella has an older sister, who is also involved in the arts. Their sister also stays out of the spotlight. Growing up, Bella enjoyed performing and playing music, and their family encouraged their creative interests. They joined their sister’s theater group when they were 4. In an interview with BBC UK, they said, “I first started stage acting at the age of 4 when I joined a local Stagecoach group. I have also performed in a couple of local amateur shows; Amaryllis in The Music Man and Molly in Annie, and also various parts including a monkey, and an American brat with a comedy theater group that I attended with my older sister from when I was 8 until last year.”

Bella Ramsey’s upcoming projects

After the success of The Last of Us, Bella Ramsey has become one of the most in-demand young actors in Hollywood. They are set to return for The Last of Us Season 2, which is expected to explore the next part of Ellie’s story. The trailer for season 2 has already been dropped and it is set to release on HBO on April 30, 2025. Besides The Last of Us, Bella has other exciting projects lined up.

Bella Ramsey is also doing a leading role in the upcoming movie Sunny Dancer. In this film, Bella plays Ivy, a teenager in remission from cancer who attends a summer camp designed for young adults affected by the disease. The director George Jaques shared his excitement about the film. In an interview with Variety, he said, “I’m beyond excited to have such insanely talented people on board — absolute masters of their craft —coming together to create a movie that’s equal parts hilarious and gut-punching.”

According to Deadline, they are set to star in the period drama Monstrous Beauty, the story is about a different woman Barbara, played by Bella Ramsey. She is a playwright in the 1600s who has a rare condition causing her body to be covered in hair. The cast includes Dominic West as King Charles II, Ruth Negga as actress Nell Gwyn, and Fiona Shaw as playwright Aphra Behn. In an interview with Deadline, the writer-director of the film, Romola Garai said, “I am beyond thrilled to be bringing this script, that I love so much and that has lived within me for so many years, to the screen. Barbara’s deep need to express herself and to be seen and appreciated by others… is all of ours.”