Bella Ramsey has shared how fan comparisons to their character Ellie Williams from The Last of Us fueled an obsession with her appearance. Preparing for season two, they engaged in rigorous training to mirror the physical transformation Ellie undergoes from game one to game two. Despite their efforts, Ramsey struggled with body image issues but was reassured by showrunner Craig Mazin that looking strong need not be tied to specific physical metrics. Harsh scrutiny from fans led Ramsey to ultimately distance themselves from social media.
It was cool to feel really... capable. But I got quite fixated on the way that Ellie looks in the game and her physical stature... I didn't look like that.
Craig Mazin assured me that there was no 'expectation' for me to bulk up to look like Ellie... He wanted me to look strong and feel strong in how I carried myself.
The game zealots have continued to draw harsh comparisons between Ramsey and Ellie and mock the star's appearance, prompting them to remove themselves from social media.
I always knew that I'd deactivate it one day and never even really wanted to have social media in the first place.
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