Netflix's "Stranger Things" star Millie Bobby Brown recently graced the cover of "British Vogue," where she once again addressed malicious media reports that focus on her appearance. "I respect journalism, but please stop f***ing bothering me. I'm a 21-year-old adult," the young actress stated directly. Brown emphasized that she isn't rejecting attention, but rather cannot tolerate journalists who openly shame her appearance in headlines.
Brown recalled posting a video on Instagram in March, calling out outlets like the "Daily Mail" for bullying her with headlines such as "What's wrong with her face?" and "Why is Gen Z like Millie Bobby Brown aging so fast?" These reports, she said, led her to "cry for days."
"I cried while getting my makeup done before the Brit Awards, and even when I saw Sabrina Carpenter, I couldn't help but choke up," Brown shared. She found renewed courage when Carpenter told her, "F*** them." Brown added, "When you hear someone say that, you suddenly feel: Yes, that's it!"
Brown acknowledged the existence of paparazzi culture but stressed that media attacking her appearance in headlines is "wrong and cruel." She explained, "I love reading articles about people I admire, but don't start by shaming me in the headline. This is bullying, especially for young girls just entering the industry and still doubting themselves."
She admitted that these reports left her feeling depressed for days, even affecting her daily work.
"If my blonde hair or heavy makeup really bothers you, I will speak up – not just for myself, but for every girl who wants to try a new look," she asserted in her video. She also lambasted, "This isn't news, this is bullying. It's disgusting for adult writers to spend time analyzing my face and body. Especially some written by women. We always talk about supporting young women, but in reality, we tear them apart just for clicks."
Brown also stated her refusal to apologize for growing up. "People can't accept girls growing into women on their own terms. I won't make myself smaller, won't be ashamed of my appearance or what I wear."
via： British Vogue