Millie Bobby Brown Says She’s a “Target” Amid Pressure on Young Actors

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Millie Bobby Brown, known for her roles in “Enola Holmes” and “Stranger Things,” has discussed the difficulties of growing up famous. In a recent interview with British Vogue, she explained that the constant public attention has made her feel like a target, particularly as a young actor.

Millie Bobby Brown reminisced about her time working on Stranger Things, a show she began acting on when she was just 10 years old. She described the experience as being like having a second family, including not only her fellow actors and the production team, but everyone involved with the show.

Millie Bobby Brown remembered a touching moment with her ‘Stranger Things’ co-stars – Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, Sadie Sink, and Caleb McLaughlin – when they first read the script for the final season. “We all just sat together and cried for about five minutes,” Brown shared. Bela Bajaria, who leads content at Netflix, also spoke highly of Brown, saying she’s become a beloved and unforgettable part of the Netflix family.

Beyond the demands of working on a popular show, Brown talked about the challenges of dealing with tabloid media and constant attention from paparazzi. She confessed that people seem unable to let her live her life privately, and that she feels like a target. Despite all the negative attention, she also showed a surprising amount of strength. She explained that if people are going to criticize her, she’s actually well-suited to handle it, because she’s no longer bothered by it.

Millie Bobby Brown hasn’t spoken publicly about reports that she filed a harassment complaint against her ‘Stranger Things’ co-star, David Harbour. Neither Netflix, Harbour, Brown, nor the show’s creators, the Duffer Brothers, are commenting on the situation. Harbour has also dealt with personal issues, including difficulties with his former wife, singer Lily Allen.

I’ve heard that, outside of her work, Brown has talked about how much it hurts to deal with negative comments about how she looks. It really seems like it’s taken a toll on her emotionally.

She turned heads earlier this year with a new blonde hairstyle and fashion choices reminiscent of the early 2000s while promoting her film, “The Electric State.” Though she initially didn’t respond to criticism, she recently revealed how much it bothered her. She explained, “It’s really harmful and a form of bullying, particularly for young women starting out in the entertainment world who are already struggling with self-doubt.”

The actress shared that the negative feedback really brought her down for a few days. She remembered being upset and crying daily. Even when she traveled to London to present an award to Sabrina Carpenter at the BRIT Awards, she still felt sad.

Brown openly talked about the challenges young actors face in Hollywood. She highlighted how damaging criticism can be to mental health, particularly for those new to the industry.

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2025-12-27 13:45