Millie Bobby Brown Faces Backlash Over ‘Mature’ Appearance, Slams Trolls with Fiery Response

Millie Bobby Brown, the 20-year-old Stranger Things star, has landed in hot water after her recent Instagram post ignited a wave of criticism over her appearance. On Monday, Brown shared a series of mirror selfies, flaunting a pink and white patterned dress, a Louis Vuitton mini-purse, and her wedding ring. The seemingly harmless post, however, drew scathing remarks from social media users, many commenting on her “mature” look.

One user wrote, “U look 35 what happened??” while another quipped, “Millie’s Google history: ‘How to look 65 when you are 16.’” A third bluntly asked, “MILLIE WHAT HAPPENED.”

Unfazed, Brown hit back at the trolls through her now-deleted Instagram story. She wrote, “Women grow!! not sorry about it :)” on a plain white background, seemingly addressing the criticism head-on.

This isn’t the first time Brown has faced public scrutiny. Earlier this year, her marriage to Jake Bongiovi in a private Italian ceremony sparked debate, with many questioning her decision to wed at a young age. In an August interview with The Sunday Times, she defended her choice, saying, “The one thing that made clear sense to me was him.”

While fans praised her response to the negativity, critics argued her public persona has shifted drastically. “People expecting her to still be a young girl when she’s literally an adult now is wild,” one supporter commented. Others pointed out that her appearance was simply a result of her posing, with one writing, “She’s just pursing her lips and sucking her cheeks.”

As Stranger Things concludes its final season, the backlash underscores the relentless scrutiny young women face, even as they transition into adulthood. Brown’s clapback, however, proves she’s unbothered by the noise.