Bella Ramsey, the 22-year-old star of HBO's "The Last of Us," has expressed a sense of embarrassment about achieving homeownership at such a young age. Ramsey, who identifies as gender fluid and non-binary, attributes this milestone to the high compensation within the entertainment industry, a reality that starkly contrasts with the financial challenges faced by many of their peers.
Ramsey began their career at age 11 and rose to prominence with their role in "The Last of Us," which garnered award nominations. The actor's career has since expanded to include roles in films such as "The Sheep Detectives" and "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget." With an estimated net worth of £1.5 million, Ramsey reflected on this success in an interview with The Guardian, stating, "It feels very wrong, you're not supposed to do that until you're older, I've done it a bit early."
"Buying a house is impossible now and it's only because I ended up in this industry that pays people too much money that I've been able to do it," Ramsey explained, describing the situation as a "glitch in the system" that makes them feel "so embarrassed by it."
Recent figures from the Office for National Statistics indicate a significant trend of young adults remaining in their parents' homes. Between 2014 and the previous year, the number of Britons aged 20-34 living with their parents increased from 3.3 million to 3.6 million. This trend is attributed to factors such as soaring rent and mortgage costs, difficulties in saving for deposits, and job market uncertainties.
Last year, Ramsey also disclosed their autism diagnosis, which they received during the filming of the first season of "The Last of Us" between June 2021 and July 2022. Ramsey described the diagnosis as "freeing," stating it allows them to navigate the world with greater self-compassion regarding everyday tasks that may be challenging. While finding labels helpful for understanding their neurodivergence, Ramsey expressed a preference for less defined labels regarding gender and sexuality, feeling that such categories can be confining.