Millie Bobby Brown has denounced media harassment following criticism of her appearance, stating that “this is not journalism, it’s bullying” in a powerful message.
The Stranger Things actress, Millie Bobby Brown, has lashed out at recent media articles that criticize her appearance, asserting that what is being done to her “is not journalism, it’s bullying.”
The 21-year-old actress posted a three-minute video on her Instagram account, mentioning headlines and the names of journalists who have written about her physique. Brown, who has been on a promotional tour for her new movie The Electric State, also recently attended the SAG and Brit Awards.
“I’ve grown up in front of the world, and for some reason, people don’t seem to grow with me,” she expressed. “Instead, they act as if I should stay frozen in time, as if I still need to look like I did in the first season of Stranger Things. And because that’s not the case, now I am a target.”
The articles pointed out by the actress criticize her hair, face, body, and style, even suggesting that she looks older than her actual age. “The fact that adult journalists spend their time dissecting my face, my body, and my decisions is unsettling,” Brown stated. “That some of these articles are written by women makes it even worse.”
Since she was nine years old, when she appeared in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and Intruders, Brown has been in the media spotlight. Her big break came in 2016 with her role as Eleven in Stranger Things, which made her a global star and earned her nominations for the SAG and Emmy awards.
In her video, the actress concluded with a powerful message: “I will not be ashamed of how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself. Let’s do better, not just for me, but for every girl who deserves to grow up without the fear of being torn apart simply for existing.”
The video has received significant support from the industry, including Sarah Jessica Parker, who commented that she felt “immensely proud,” and Louis Partridge, her co-star in Enola Holmes, who wrote: “Well said, Millie. You handled it with grace.” Actress Mckenna Grace also added: “No young girl should feel this pressure or cruelty just for existing.”
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