One performer guaranteed a nod is Bella Ramsey, the nonbinary star of HBO's The Last of Us. And when asked about being nominated as “an actress” in a recent interview, Bella weighed in on gendered categories at award shows,

Bella Ramsey appeared on the latest episode of “The Louis Theroux Podcast” and defended having gendered categories at awards shows. In recent years, ceremonies such as the Gotham Awards and Spirit Awards have done away with separate best actress and actor categories in favor of gender neutral lead and supporting ones.

"The Last of Us" star Bella Ramsey, who could see themselves again among the Emmy nominees this year, defended gendered categories for awards ceremonies, saying that it's important that men and women be recognized separately for their performances.