Millie Bobby Brown, the 21-year-old actress known for her role in Stranger Things, has revealed that her real name is not exactly what fans know. While she has long been recognized as Millie Bobby Brown, her full name is actually Millie Bonnie Brown. She shared this revelation during an interview with Buzzfeed UK, explaining that she changed her middle name from “Bonnie” to “Bobby” “for fun.”
Brown, who has been in the public eye since she was 10 years old, also addressed the challenges of growing up in front of the world. In a candid moment during the interview, she reflected on the pressure young women face under constant public scrutiny. “I started in this industry when I was 10 years old,” she said. “I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow with me. They expect me 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 actress has been the subject of criticism over her appearance, which she called out as a form of bullying rather than journalism. Brown noted the irony of these critiques coming from both men and women. “The fact that some of these articles are written by women? Even worse. We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when the time comes, it seems easier to tear them down for clicks,” she said.
Brown expressed her frustration at the unrealistic standards placed on her and many other young women. “I refuse to apologize for growing up,” she said. “I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself.” She urged society to be more supportive and less critical, particularly when it comes to young women. “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.”
Brown’s comments have sparked a conversation about the pressures of fame and the double standards faced by women in the public eye.
