Anna Rust was born to British parents Will Rust, who works in advertising and branding, and Clare Bryant. She moved around growing up for her parents' work, living and attending international schools in the likes of Berlin, Budapest, and Kyiv; she can speak six languages as a result of her international childhood.
Rust is an outspoken activist for animal rights, LGBT representation, feminism, and diversity in film. Speaking about the importance of film and TV in making societal change, she said: "I’ve always said that film & TV – and games, for that matter – can change the world through exposure. And I really hope we can … continue to make change through art – be it destigmatize sex work, or dismantle racism, or getting people to be compassionate towards animals." She is pansexual.
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