The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, has urged for the preservation of gendered awards for best actor and best actress.
Major awards shows, including the Grammys, the Film Independent Spirit Awards, and the Gotham Awards, have in recent years made the switch to gender neutral categories. For example, the latter replaced its best actress and best actor categories with a single category for outstanding lead performance.
