Millie Bobby Brown Calls Out Media For Criticizing Her Appearance
Millie Bobby Brown has bravely addressed the scrutiny surrounding her appearance during her press tour for Netflix’s The Electric State. In a powerful Instagram video, the Stranger Things star criticized media outlets for bullying and tearing young women down. The actor took a stand against articles that questioned her looks, calling them out individually by name.
The Backlash Over Millie’s New Look
Over the past week, actress has been at the center of criticism after debuting a platinum blonde ‘90s-inspired blowout while promoting her latest film. Fans celebrated her bold new style, speculating that it could be a nod to a potential role in a Britney Spears biopic. However, some publications took a different view, suggesting that Millie Bobby Brown, now 21, had aged beyond her years or was mistaken for someone’s mom during an outing with her younger sister.
Brown’s Powerful Response
In her Instagram post, Millie Bobby Brown shared her frustration with the media’s obsession with her appearance. I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow with me, she said. She emphasized that the relentless scrutiny of her changing looks reflects unrealistic beauty standards placed on young women. Millie Bobby Brown added that the focus on her face, body, and choices was not only disturbing but also cruel.
- Frozen in Time : Millie Bobby Brown pointed out that people expect her to remain the same as when she starred in Stranger Things Season 1, an unrealistic demand for anyone to meet.
- Unrealistic Standards: She expressed disappointment that many of the critics were women, underscoring how internalized ageism and misogyny can manifest.
Support From Fellow Stars
Millie Bobby Brown’s message resonated with many, as her video gained an outpouring of support from celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Sharon Stone, and Winnie Harlow. Her defiant message, “I refuse to apologize for growing up,” has garnered over 1.6 million likes in less than 12 hours, demonstrating the widespread admiration for her stance on body image and ageism.
A Call for Change
In closing, Brown urged for a societal shift. “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,” she said. With her powerful words, Brown is challenging us all to reconsider how we view the growth and evolution of young women in the public eye.
