Millie Bobby Brown Slams ‘Disturbing’ Media Scrutiny: “This Isn’t Journalism, It’s Bullying”

Millie Bobby Brown, best known for her role in Stranger Things, has strongly criticized media outlets for their negative and invasive coverage of her appearance. In a powerful Instagram post, the young actor called out journalists for their obsession with dissecting her body, face, and personal choices, labeling it as “disturbing” and a form of bullying.

Brown, who began her career at just ten years old, expressed her frustration with public scrutiny, stating that people expect her to remain frozen in time. “I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow with me. Instead, they act like I should still look the way I did on Stranger Things Season 1. And because I don’t, I’m now a target,” she wrote.

She specifically called out headlines that unfairly scrutinized her looks, mentioning articles such as “Why are Gen Zers like Millie Bobby Brown aging so badly?” and “What has Millie Bobby Brown done to her face?” The actor pointed out the hypocrisy of women writers participating in such narratives, despite the ongoing discourse about empowering young women.

Brown also condemned society’s tendency to criticize rather than uplift. “We have become a society where it’s so much easier to criticize than it is to pay a compliment. Why is the knee-jerk reaction to say something horrible rather than to say something nice?” she questioned.

She concluded her message with a call for change, urging people to do better, not just for her but for every young girl who faces unwarranted judgment. “I refuse to apologize for growing up. I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself,” she asserted.

The actor’s bold stance has sparked widespread support from fans and fellow celebrities, with many praising her for speaking out against the toxic culture of body-shaming and media bullying.