Millie Bobby Brown has had enough. The Stranger Things star just put the media on blast for their relentless obsession with her appearance, calling out journalists by name and slamming the bizarre scrutiny she’s faced during her press tour for Netflix’s The Electric State. In an Instagram video posted Monday, Brown didn’t hold back, labeling the coverage as outright “bullying” and taking aim at those who seem hellbent on tearing young women down.
The 21-year-old actress became a trending topic after stepping out with a platinum ‘90s blowout, rocking a look that had fans buzzing—some even speculating it was a nod to a potential Britney Spears biopic. But while many cheered her transformation, others took a different route, penning headlines like “What has Millie Bobby Brown done to her face?” and “Millie Bobby Brown mistaken for someone’s mom as she guides younger sister Ava through LA.”
Brown, who has been in the public eye since she was 10, wasn’t about to let it slide. “I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow with me,” she said. “Instead, they act like I’m supposed to stay frozen in time, like I should look the way I did on ‘Stranger Things’ Season 1. And now because I don’t, I’m a target.”
She didn’t just call it cruel—she called it what it is: a reflection of the impossible and absurd standards placed on women. “The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices—it’s disturbing,” she said. “The fact that some of these articles are written by women? Even worse.”
It’s a tale as old as Hollywood, and Brown isn’t alone. Madonna faced similar backlash in 2023 when photos from her Grammy performance went viral, igniting accusations of plastic surgery obsession. The Queen of Pop, who has never publicly addressed cosmetic surgery rumors, fired back at the ageist and misogynistic culture that continues to devalue women past 45.
But Brown’s message wasn’t just a personal defense—it was a call to arms. Her video, racking up 1.6 million likes in less than 12 hours, drew support from the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker, Sharon Stone, Matthew Modine, and Winnie Harlow. And she made one thing clear before signing off: “I refuse to apologize for growing up,” she said. “Let’s do better. Not just for me, but for every young girl who deserves to grow up without fear of being torn apart for simply existing.”
A mic drop moment, if there ever was one.
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Last modified: March 4, 2025
