Ashley Johnson: 5 things you need to know about the actress who plays Ellie’s mother in ‘The Last Of Us’

• Ashley will play Anna The Last of Us.
• Ashley played Ellie The Last of Us video game.
• Ashley rose to fame in growing pains.

Ashley Johnson returning to The Last of Us universe. The 39-year-old actress, who originated the role of Ellie, will appear in the finale of the first season of the HBO series. Ashley will play a pivotal role in Ellie’s story.

For those who haven’t played the game yet, you may be wondering: Who is Ashley Johnson? She has been acting since she was a child and starred in a classic television sitcom. hollywood life has compiled everything you need to know about Ashley.

1. Ashley will play Ellie’s mother The Last of Us.

Ashley will play Anna, a new character in The Last of Us. She will appear in the season one finale, which airs March 12. A photo posted before the episode shows a pregnant Anna. The episode will likely feature Ellie’s birth and could reveal just how immune she is.

Not much is known about Anna, except that she was a friend of Marlene’s. She died shortly after giving birth to Ellie. All Ellie has from her mother is a razor and a personal note.

2. Ashley originated the role of Ellie in The Last of Us video game.

Ashely has provided the voice and motion capture for Ellie in the video games: The Last of Us, the last of us forsakenAND The last of us part II. Bella Ramsey plays Ellie in the HBO series. Ahead of the show’s premiere, Ashley praised the HBO adaptation. “I do. Give me a break GOSH DANG. It’s perfect. Beautiful. I love you so much,” she wrote on Instagram.

3. Ashley’s first major role was in Growing pains.

Ashley played Chrissy Seaver growing pains. Chrissy was the youngest daughter of Jason and Maggie. Ashley was a series regular on seasons 6 and 7 of the family sitcom.

4. Ashley is dating Brian W. Foster.

Ashley is in a relationship with Brian Wayne Foster since 2012. Brian is a writer, singer and presenter. They announced their engagement in 2018.

5. Ashley is a talented musician.

Ashley can sing and play guitar, piano, violin and cello. The last of us part II it included several of his covers. ashley e trojan bakerwho played Joel in the game, sang a version of the one with Johnny Cash version of “The Wayfaring Stranger”, which aired during the game’s end credits.

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