Millie Bobby Brown is speaking out against the relentless public scrutiny she faces regarding her looks, calling out media outlets and online critics for their harsh commentary.
The 21-year-old Stranger Things star shared a passionate video on Instagram on Monday, March 3, addressing the pressure young women face in the public eye.
“I Refuse to Apologize for Growing Up”
“I started in this industry when I was 10 years old. I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow with me,” Brown stated in her video. “Instead, they act like I’m supposed to stay frozen in time, like I should still look the way I did on Stranger Things Season 1. And because I don’t, I’m now a target.”
The Electric State actress called out articles dissecting her appearance, including headlines like “Why are Gen Zers like Millie Bobby Brown ageing so badly?” and “What has Millie Bobby Brown done to her face?”
She also pointed to a specific article that highlighted comedian Matt Lucas’ joke about her appearance, questioning why a grown man’s mockery of a young woman’s looks was given a platform.
“This isn’t journalism. This is bullying,” Brown asserted. “The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices—it’s disturbing. The fact that some of these articles are written by women? Even worse.”
A Call for Change
Brown went on to criticize the double standards women face in the industry, saying, “We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when the time comes, it seems easier to tear them down for clicks.”