The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey says ‘high-five my waxwork’

Bella Ramsey said working on the waxwork figure had been “such a fun experience”

Madame Tussauds London/PA Wire Bella Ramsey during the measuring up process for their first figure for Madame Tussauds London. Two people are either side holding measuring equipment. All three are dressed in black. — Bella Ramsey said working on the waxwork figure had been “such a fun experience”

The Last of Us actor Bella Ramsey has urged visitors to “high-five” their Madame Tussauds London wax figure when it makes its debut later this year.

The 21-year-old sat with the wax museum’s artists last year so they could collect their measurements, select the figure’s outfit and review the initial sculpt.

Ramsey, whose family home is in Leicestershire, says it was “an honour” to work on their first ever figure, adding they were “in awe at the level of detail that the artists put into their work”.

It comes after the actor reprised their role of Ellie in the second season of the TV drama.

The London attraction has shared behind the scenes photos of the waxwork process

Madame Tussauds London/PA Wire Bella Ramsey with dots on their face and two pieces of canvas are being held on either side of them during the measuring up process for their first figure. — The London attraction has shared behind the scenes photos of the waxwork process

The Nottingham-born actor, who rose to fame in Game Of Thrones as the fiery head of House Mormont, said: “It has been such a fun experience to be included in their creative process. I can’t wait to see the finished look and to share it with fans.

“When people find out there’s going to be a me at Madame Tussauds London, if they come around and see me, they’ll realise how small I am,” they said.

“I just hope that people like giving me like a high-five or something, or shaking my hand. I’ll happily shake it back.”

Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, described Ramsey as “a film, TV, and style icon”

Madame Tussauds London/PA Wire Bella Ramsey during the measuring up process for their first figure for Madame Tussauds London. A person is holding up a wax eye to compare with Ramsey's. — Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, described Ramsey as “a film, TV, and style icon”

Ramsey also admitted to being “naive” about the public response to revealing they identify as non-binary and had received an autism diagnosis earlier this year.

“It’s kind of scary that everyone sort of knows things about me,” they said.

“But at the same time… I’ve had so many people speak to me about how it’s helped them to be more comfy in themselves or feel more confident in their own skin, because they’re seeing a representation of that.

“I didn’t expect, at all, to be a role model or something for people, but it’s really, really lovely that that is sort of what’s happening.”

Steve Blackburn, general manager at Madame Tussauds London, described Ramsey as “a film, TV, and style icon”.

“They shine as brightly on screen as they do in person, never compromising who they are or what they stand for,” he said.

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