Millie Bobby Brown slams tabloids for ‘disturbing’ body-shaming articles: "This isn't journalism. This is bullying"

Millie Bobby Brown is taking a stand against what she calls the disturbing and bullying media coverage surrounding her changing appearance. The 20-year-old Stranger Things star addressed the issue in a lengthy Instagram post, condemning journalists and publications for dissecting her body and personal choices.

“I want to take a moment to address something that I think is bigger than just me, something that affects every young woman who grows up under public scrutiny,” Brown wrote.

“I started in this industry when I was 10 years old. 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'm supposed 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.”

Brown specifically called out headlines like ‘Why Are Gen Zers Like Millie Bobby Brown Ageing So Badly?’ and ‘What Has Millie Bobby Brown Done to Her Face?’, criticizing the media for prioritizing clickbait-driven narratives that shame young women for simply growing up. She also highlighted a recent article amplifying a “mommy makeover” insult from comedian Matt Lucas.

“This isn't journalism. This is bullying. The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices—it’s disturbing,” she said.

Brown also addressed the disappointment of seeing female journalists contribute to such negative coverage.

“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 wrote.

Her post quickly gained traction, with thousands of fans and celebrities expressing their support in the comments. Many applauded her for using her platform to address the damaging effects of media scrutiny on young women in Hollywood.