Bella Ramsey Faces a Shower of Hate, Following Spider-Man Confession

Published 08/17/2025, 9:58 PM EDT

Bella Ramsey has quickly proved themself to be one of the most dynamic actors of their generation, wielding a rare blend of intensity and vulnerability. From the iron will of Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones to the aching humanity of The Last of Us, Ramsey thrives in roles that demand emotional weight. Their performances carry the gravity of someone twice their age. Yet when the subject turns to spandex and neighborhood heroes, complications begin to arise.

While speaking to Variety on the red carpet, Bella Ramsey was asked if they could appear in the next Marvel Cinematic Universe film alongside Pedro Pascal. Initially uncertain, Ramsey responded with a mischievous suggestion: “I could be Spider-Man,” before adding that perhaps another superhero might suit them better. The internet, however, had other ideas. The mere thought of Ramsey trading fungal apocalypse for web-slinging ignited fierce disapproval across social media platforms.

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Ramsey added fuel to the discussion by confessing that they are virtually a novice in the superhero domain. With a candor that disarmed even the most hardened fans, they revealed having watched only a single entry in the genre: Andrew Garfield’s iteration of Spider-Man. Describing the film as “incredible,” Ramsey demonstrated both admiration and inexperience. For many, the revelation was endearing, even as it underscored the gap between their current trajectory and comic-book stardom.

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Bella Ramsey’s candid naivete toward superhero lore charmed a few, yet their lighthearted words quickly sparked outrage across the internet.

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Many observers on the internet have seized upon Bella Ramsey’s remarks and mannerisms, with some mockingly questioning their pronouns and diction. Comments such as “who is they, I only see a girl” circulated widely, as though grammar itself were under siege. Ramsey, who has long made their identity clear, became the subject of linguistic nitpicking disguised as cultural commentary. What ought to have been lighthearted banter quickly veered into unnecessary pedantry, revealing more about the critics than the actor.

Amid the chorus of disapproval regarding Bella Ramsey’s jest about donning the Spider-Man mantle, a few imaginative souls suggested an alternative. Rather than comparing her to the likes of Tom Holland, who blew the internet by revealing his suit for Brand New Day, Ramsey could conceivably embody one of the multiverse variants featured in Across the Spider-Verse.

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Ultimately, Bella Ramsey’s offhand superhero musings achieved exactly what such comments often do: they provoked debate far beyond their original intention. Whether seen as charming naivete or reckless trespass upon comic-book canon, the remark underscored the sheer intensity of fandom culture. Ramsey’s honesty about their limited exposure to the genre, paired with their willingness to jest, left them appearing refreshingly human. In an industry of polished artifice, such candidness may be the most heroic quality of all.

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Iffat Siddiqui

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Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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