Millie Bobby Brown revealed how challenging it is when her fans have a hard time believing that she is growing up.

“I’m learning to be a woman” &#8211; When Millie Bobby Brown Spoke About How the Audience Can’t Accept That She Is Growing Up

Being a celebrity is not all bells and whistles. With all the glamour, love and
appreciation come a lot of scrutinies and unsolicited advice. It is especially
challenging for a child actor who has literally grown up on the screen. Our very
own telekinetic teen, Millie Bobby Brown, is also no stranger to these
struggles.



Brown was all of 10 when she first auditioned for Stranger Things
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/]. And the rest, as they say, is
history. However, it has been over eight years and a huge section of her fanbase
still seems to be stuck in that time warp. They cannot fathom that their
favorite child star is not a child anymore. About a year ago, Millie opened up
about how she has had to grapple with this very strong public viewpoint. Let us
see what she had to say.

ALSO READ: Millie Bobby Brown Narrates Her Struggles With Self-Identity and
Being “too mature”
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-millie-bobby-brown-narrates-her-struggles-with-self-identity-and-being-too-mature/]


FANS OF MILLIE BOBBY BROWN ARE IN DENIAL ABOUT HER GROWING UP

In March 2021, Millie Bobby Brown
[https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/millie-bobby-brown/] was busy promoting her film
Godzilla vs Kong. In an interview with MTV News, the then 17-year-old star
discussed the difficulties of growing up in the public eye. 

“I’m only 17, but at the end of the day, I’m learning to be a woman. I’m
learning to be a young woman,” said the Stranger Things actress.



Brown also spoke about how fans have a tendency to “become invested in your
growth and your journey.” Since they have seen her as a young actor, they find
it hard to see her “growing up“. Most of the time, it is Millie’s fashion sense
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-millie-bobby-brown-revealed-that-she-is-not-one-of-those-girls-who-dresses-provocatively/]
that throws the audience off. For instance, if she sports a crop top to
high-heeled footwear, they are often aghast still believing “she’s 10.”

ALSO READ: “I also want to dress up like me”: Millie Bobby Brown on Getting
Robbed of Her Personality in All of Her Projects
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-also-want-to-dress-up-like-me-millie-bobby-brown-on-getting-robbed-of-her-personality-in-all-of-her-projects/]

“No… I am 17. That’s a thing girls do,” exclaimed Millie, thinking out loud. Her
red carpet looks and ensembles for award shows always get the eyes rolling and
not in a good way. “She looks 50,” is often a comment that gets thrown at her.
The Enola Holmes
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-5-things-to-know-about-enola-holmes-ending-before-its-part-2/]actress
also delved into how the “transition period” was particularly taxing.

“It’s kind of like I have 50 million people like my parents,” said an
exasperated Brown.



The growing actor tries her best to deal with the constant spotlight and
unwarranted criticism. But as much as she wants to not let the negativity affect
her, it is not as easy as it sounds. It leads to anxiety
[https://youtu.be/NpizPp0lGuo] and other mental health issues.

“I meditate, I journal a lot, I take a lot of time for myself,” said Millie as
she attempts to “cope with it.”

ALSO READ:How Millie Bobby Brown Inspired Young ‘Girl Warrior’ Through Her
Famous Role
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-how-millie-bobby-brown-inspired-young-girl-warrior-through-her-famous-role/]

What are your views on Millie Bobby Brown’s challenges from a child actress to a
girl on the cusp of womanhood? Let us know in the comments. In the meantime,
with Enola Holmes 2 just a couple of months away, you could watch the first part
streaming [https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81277950] on Netflix.

 

 

Natasha Vijan

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An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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Being a celebrity is not all bells and whistles. With all the glamour, love and appreciation come a lot of scrutinies and unsolicited advice. It is especially challenging for a child actor who has literally grown up on the screen. Our very own telekinetic teen, Millie Bobby Brown, is also no stranger to these struggles.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Stranger Things Rewatch | Clip: Eleven Saves Mike | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w323iXW02G4?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Brown was all of 10 when she first auditioned for <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/stranger-things/">Stranger Things</a>. And the rest, as they say, is history. However, it has been over eight years and a huge section of her fanbase still seems to be stuck in that time warp. They cannot fathom that their favorite child star is not a child anymore. About a year ago, Millie opened up about how she has had to grapple with this very strong public viewpoint. Let us see what she had to say.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-millie-bobby-brown-narrates-her-struggles-with-self-identity-and-being-too-mature/" rel="bookmark">Millie Bobby Brown Narrates Her Struggles With Self-Identity and Being “too mature”</a>
<h2>Fans of Millie Bobby Brown are in denial about her growing up</h2>
In March 2021, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/millie-bobby-brown/">Millie Bobby Brown</a> was busy promoting her film Godzilla vs Kong. In an interview with MTV News, the then 17-year-old star discussed the difficulties of growing up in the public eye. 
&#8220;I&#8217;m only 17, but at the end of the day, I&#8217;m learning to be a woman. I&#8217;m learning to be a young woman,&#8221; said the Stranger Things actress.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Millie Bobby Brown on &#039;Godzilla vs. Kong&#039; &amp; Growing Up w/ Fame | MTV News" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y55AjSS37IE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
Brown also spoke about how fans have a tendency to &#8220;become invested in your growth and your journey.&#8221; Since they have seen her as a young actor, they find it hard to see her &#8220;growing up&#8220;. Most of the time, it is Millie&#8217;s <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-when-millie-bobby-brown-revealed-that-she-is-not-one-of-those-girls-who-dresses-provocatively/">fashion sense</a> that throws the audience off. For instance, if she sports a crop top to high-heeled footwear, they are often aghast still believing &#8220;she&#8217;s 10.&#8221;
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-i-also-want-to-dress-up-like-me-millie-bobby-brown-on-getting-robbed-of-her-personality-in-all-of-her-projects/" rel="bookmark">“I also want to dress up like me”: Millie Bobby Brown on Getting Robbed of Her Personality in All of Her Projects</a>
&#8220;No&#8230; I am 17. That&#8217;s a thing girls do,&#8221; exclaimed Millie, thinking out loud. Her red carpet looks and ensembles for award shows always get the eyes rolling and not in a good way. &#8220;She looks 50,&#8221; is often a comment that gets thrown at her. The <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-5-things-to-know-about-enola-holmes-ending-before-its-part-2/">Enola Holmes </a>actress also delved into how the &#8220;transition period&#8221; was particularly taxing.
&#8220;It&#8217;s kind of like I have 50 million people like my parents,&#8221; said an exasperated Brown.
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="Millie Bobby Brown CRITICIZED For Adult Style!" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NpizPp0lGuo?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
The growing actor tries her best to deal with the constant spotlight and unwarranted criticism. But as much as she wants to not let the negativity affect her, it is not as easy as it sounds. It leads to <a href="https://youtu.be/NpizPp0lGuo">anxiety</a> and other mental health issues.
&#8220;I meditate, I journal a lot, I take a lot of time for myself,&#8221; said Millie as she attempts to &#8220;cope with it.&#8221;
ALSO READ:<a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-originals-how-millie-bobby-brown-inspired-young-girl-warrior-through-her-famous-role/" rel="bookmark">How Millie Bobby Brown Inspired Young ‘Girl Warrior’ Through Her Famous Role</a>
What are your views on Millie Bobby Brown&#8217;s challenges from a child actress to a girl on the cusp of womanhood? Let us know in the comments. In the meantime, with Enola Holmes 2 just a couple of months away, you could watch the first part <a href="https://www.netflix.com/in/title/81277950" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming</a> on Netflix.
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“I also want to dress up like me”: Millie Bobby Brown on Getting Robbed of Her
Personality in All of Her Projects

Millie Bobby Brown Narrates Her Struggles With Self-Identity and Being “too
mature”

How Millie Bobby Brown Inspired Young ‘Girl Warrior’ Through Her Famous Role

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Natasha is a writer at Netflix Junkie. Despite completing her Masters in Architecture from Hochschule Anhalt in Germany, she decided to follow her passion for storytelling. Apart from working as an architect in the past, Natasha currently also ghostwrites for various travel and lifestyle blogs like italyfoodies.com, mypureplants.com and more. Moreover, she has also been involved as a screenplay analyst with Outstanding Screenplays London. An avid cinephile, Natasha especially enjoys quirky dark comedies and gangster films. She can talk about films by Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie for days and even aspires to make her own film someday. When not at work, she can be found at at outdoor music concert or a stand-up gig. Additionally, she’s a feminist, LGBTQIA ally and a strong mental health advocate.

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