United Kingdom, June 2 -- Bella Ramsey explored their gender identity through online gaming.

The 21-year-old star - who identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns - appreciated the anonymity of the virtual world because it was a "free and open space" for them to pose as different characters.

They told Them magazine: "When you get to choose a girl character or a boy character, I would pick the boy one because I could.

"Gaming is such an amazing place to explore. I think there is often a narrative of it not being a safe space, and in some cases, yes, but in so many others, it is such a free and open space."

And children's game 'Club Penguin' - where every avatar was an identically-sized penguin distinguishable by username and ...