Is 2025 The Year of Millie Bobby Brown?
“I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself.”
With the final season of Stranger Things on the horizon and The Electric State press tour in full swing, Millie Bobby Brown’s name has been a staple in the headlines lately. But something is different - she took control of the narrative.
As so many child stars do, Millie’s team has slowly and strategically presented her to the world as an adult - like a debutante of pop culture. She was sexualized from an early age, as the public theorized on romances between Stranger Things teen costars. But ever since Millie showed up to the season 4 premiere with blonde hair, a body, and a boyfriend, her appearance has been up for debate. People are obsessed with criticizing exactly how she’s turning into a woman. Is she having work done? Filler? Surgery? Why did she dye her hair? Is that dress appropriate for a teenager? Wait, how old is she again? Is she aging?
Not this time around. Her team is using this moment in the spotlight to remind the Internet that Millie is a woman! She’s 21! She’s a wife! First, a Vanity Fair cover. The styling was a fantastic way to establish her adulthood and get ahead of the online chatter they knew would come.
Next, a short circuit on the awards season carpets. Millie made an appearance at the SAG Awards and the BRIT Awards, stunning us all with the world with a new bleach blonde look. Her first major appearances since turning 21!
Next, the press tour. The project Millie is promoting, The Electric State, is a 90’s era sci-fi from the Russo brothers. For the press tour, Millie and stylist Ryan Young put their own spin on theme dressing by recreating and channeling looks from 90s icons like Pamela Anderson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Shania Twain, Drew Barrymore, and Fran Drescher. The looks are clever, gorgeous, and on trend. Plus, a great way to change the headlines and make them about style rather than physical appearance.
Next, the cherry on top: an appearance on Call Her Daddy wearing Pamela Anderson’s own pants. No like…she literally reached out to Pam and was sent a rack of Pam’s own archives! Alex Cooper was stunned. To be in the room with Pam’s pants…life-changing information.
Amidst this press tour, Millie posted a video on Instagram addressing the scrutiny she has faced for over a decade. It’s an incredibly important message, and so well said. “I refuse to apologize for growing up. I refuse to make myself smaller to fit the unrealistic expectations of people who can’t handle seeing a girl become a woman. I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself.” AMEN, MILLIE!
As women often say, our looks are the least interesting thing about us. This couldn’t be more true for Millie Bobby Brown. Not only is she a Netflix darling, reported to be paid the highest up-front salary ever for an actor under 20, but also…
A Georgia resident, running an animal rescue organization from her farm
A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
An entrepreneur with a beauty and lifestyle brand
A producer running her own production company
An author
A Swiftie
A Bon Jovi (by marriage)
Cheers to Millie, Jake, and their farm of animals! Until next time, xoxo!