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Millie Bobby Brown wants critics of her looks to “stay the hell out of my life”.
The actress told British Vogue that while she respects and understands journalism, that intrusive paparazzi are just doing their job, but this is not a reason for bullying.
At 21, Millie Bobby Brown had an extraordinary coming-of-age experience. Her life was always in the spotlight. The older she gets, the more the actress feels forced to defend herself against the constant scrutiny and criticism of her appearance.
“Leave me the fuck alone.”
“If it really bothers you that I’m blonde or wear more makeup, I’ll address it. Not just for me, but for all the other girls who want to try a new hairstyle or wear red lips,” Brown told British Vogue. “It’s like saying: Leave me the fuck alone, you know? I’m 21. I’m going to have fun, play and be myself.”
Earlier this year, Brown posted a video criticizing the Daily Mail for publishing articles claiming she looked old. “‘Oh my God, what did she do to her face? Why did she go blonde? She looks 60,'” she concluded. After her video came out, she said: “They said, ‘Millie looks stunning in that dress.’ How can you change your mind so quickly?”
“This is bullying”
Brown acknowledged that she has little influence over how people talk about her appearance on social media. Still, she has managed to hold larger institutions accountable that she believes bullied her.
“I respect journalism. I love reading articles about my favorite people and what they’re doing. I understand that paparazzi exist, even though it’s invasive and I think it sucks. I know that’s your job,” she continued. “But don’t put me down in your headline. This is so wrong and it’s bullying. Especially towards young girls who are new to this industry and are already questioning everything about it.”
Protection for her daughter
Brown wants to extend that sense of protection to her daughter, whom she adopted with her husband, Jake Bongiovi. “If one day she decides to share her personality with the world, like I did when I was young, we would support that,” she said. “But right now, since she’s so little… As her parents, it’s our job to protect her from this.”