Nottingham-born Bella Ramsey urges Madame Tussauds visitors to 'high five' wax figure when it debuts

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23-04-2025

Nottingham -born Bella Ramsey has encouraged visitors to "high five" their first Madame Tussauds wax figure when the sculpture makes its debut.
The Last of Us and Game of Thrones star sat down with artists last year so they could collect measurements and select the outfit and review the initial sculpt.
Ramsey said: "It's an honour to work with Madame Tussauds London's world-class artists on my first-ever figure.
"I am in awe at the level of detail that the artists put into their work, and 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."
The actor, whose family lives in Leicestershire, said they first told their parents and dog about their likeness being recreated.
"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".
"I just hope that people like giving me like a high five or something, or shaking my hand. I'll happily shake it back."
Ramsey, who identifies as non-binary and revealed their autism diagnosis earlier this year also said that it was encouraging knowing that others have reached out to say that going public has helped them.
"It's kind of scary that everyone sort of knows things about me, 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."
Speaking on the significance of having Ramsey's likeness at Madame Tussauds, general manager Steve Blackburn said "Bella Ramsey is 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.
"And working with them to ensure their first-ever Madame Tussauds figure is an exact likeness has been a delight".
In the television adaption of The Last of Us, Ramsey plays Ellie, who is reluctantly brought across a post-apocalyptic world by Joel Miller, played by Pedro Pascal.
Ramsey and Pascal were also both in Game of Thrones, although at different points in the series. Ramsey played the loud leader of the Mormont house, Lady Lyanna, who memorably went face to face with a giant in the last season.
Ramsey's first figure will go on display later this year and will be placed in the Awards Party zone, joining stars such as Timothee Chalamet, Harry Styles and Zendaya. They will also be wearing a green suit and red tie that they wore to the Last of us premiere last month.