Millie Bobby Brown made emotional comment on plastic surgery rumours
The Stranger Things star, 21, addressed rumours she was going under the knife
Millie Bobby Brown previously made a sad admission about her mental health following awful headlines about her appearance.
The Stranger Things star, 21, called out journalists earlier this year after claiming that she became a 'target' for bullying.
In a video posted on Instagram in March, she said the issue is 'bigger than just me' and that many young women in the public eye are dealing with it.
"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," Millie said whilst calling out four journalists by name for their headlines.
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"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."
One headline read: "Why are Gen Zers like Millie Bobby Brown ageing so badly?", while another added: "Little Britain's Matt Lucas takes savage swipe at Millie Bobby Brown’s new 'mommy makeover' look."
Here's what she said:
"The fact that some of these articles are written by women? Even worse," she pointed out.
"We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when the time comes, it seems easier to tear them down for clicks."
Refusing to be shamed about how her looks, Millie said: "Let’s do better. Not just for me, but for every young girl who deserves to grow up without fear of being torn apart for simply existing. Thank you."
It comes after Millie admitted to British Vogue last month that suggestions about plastic surgery and her general appearance made her 'cry every day'.
"I was depressed for three, four days," she told the outlet.
When getting ready to present Sabrina Carpenter with an award at the Brit Awards in London, she revealed: “I was crying while I was getting my hair and make-up done. I was even welling up when I saw her backstage.”
Addressing some of the comments made in the media, she added: "‘Oh my God, what has she done with her face? Why has she gone blonde? She looks 60 years old!’
"I respect journalism. I love reading articles on my favorite people and hearing what they’re up to.
"I understand that there’s paparazzi, even though it’s invasive, even though it feels like s**t to me.
"I know that’s your job… But don’t, in your headline, slam me at the get-go."
The British actor said 'it is so wrong and it is bullying, especially to young girls who are new to this industry and are already questioning everything about it'.
Topics: Celebrity, Celebrity News, Millie Bobby Brown, Stranger Things, Mental Health
Anish Vij