Ashley Johnson: 5 Things To Know About The Actress Who Plays Ellie’s Mom In ‘The Last Of Us’

• Ashley volition play Anna successful The Last of Us.
• Ashley played Ellie successful The Last of Us video game.
• Ashley roseate to fame successful Growing Pains.

Ashley Johnson is returning to The Last of Us universe. The 39-year-old actress, who originated the relation of Ellie, volition look successful the play 1 finale of the HBO series. Ashley volition play a pivotal relation successful Ellie’s story.

For those who haven’t played the game, you mightiness beryllium wondering: who is Ashley Johnson? She’s been acting since she was a kid and starred successful a classical TV sitcom. HollywoodLife has rounded up everything you request to cognize astir Ashley.

Ashley Johnson arsenic Anna successful ‘The Last of Us.’ (HBO)

1. Ashley volition play Ellie’s ma successful The Last of Us.

Ashley volition play Anna, a caller quality successful The Last of Us. She’ll look successful the play 1 finale, airing connected March 12. A photograph released up of the occurrence shows a large Anna. The occurrence volition apt diagnostic Ellie’s commencement and whitethorn uncover however she’s immune.

Not overmuch is known astir Anna different than she was friends with Marlene. She died soon aft giving commencement to Ellie. All Ellie has of her ma is simply a switchblade and a idiosyncratic note.

2. Ashley originated the relation of Ellie successful The Last of Us video game.

Ashely provided the dependable and question seizure of Ellie successful the video games: The Last of Us, The Last of Us: Left Behind, and The Last of Us Part II. Bella Ramsey plays Ellie successful the HBO series. Ahead of the show’s premiere, Ashley praised the HBO adaptation. “I meeeeean. Gimme a GOSH DANG break. It’s perfect. Bella. I adore you so,” she wrote connected Instagram.

3. Ashley’s archetypal large relation was successful Growing Pains.

Ashley played Chrissy Seaver successful Growing Pains. Chrissy was Jason and Maggie’s youngest child. Ashley was a bid regular for seasons 6 and 7 of the household sitcom.

Ashley Johnson with Bella Ramsey and Troy Baker. (Scott Kirkland/PictureGroup for The Game Awards/Shutterstock)

4. Ashley is dating Brian W. Foster.

Ashley has been successful a narration with Brian Wayne Foster since 2012. Brian is simply a writer, singer, and host. They announced their engagement successful 2018.

5. Ashley is simply a talented musician.

Ashley tin sing and play the guitar, piano, violin, and cello. The Last of Us Part II included respective of her covers. Ashley and Troy Baker, who played Joel successful the game, sang a screen of Johnny Cash’s rendition of “The Wayfaring Stranger” which aired successful the extremity credits of the game.

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