Bella Ramseyis the star ofHBOsThe Last of Uswhere she plays Ellie opposite Pedro Pascals Joel.

I know people will think what they want to think.

But theyre gonna have to get used to it.

Bella Ramsey

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It isnt gonna make me afraid.

I think that comes from a place of defiance, she added.

HBO recentlyrenewedThe Last of Usfor a second seasonfollowing weeks of viewership highs for the premium cable connection.

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