Millie Bobby Brown is not here for the negativity folks. Seriously this girl is booked busy and dealing with all sorts of online chatter but she is handling it like a total pro. From clapping back at haters about her accent and appearance to confirming a major SNL appearance Millie is making headlines and taking charge. Let's dive into all the latest Millie news because there is a lot to unpack!
'Accent-Gate' No More! Millie Bobby Brown Hilariously Explains Why Her Accent Keeps Changing (and Shuts Down Critics)
Okay let's talk about this "accent-gate" thing. Apparently some people online are having a lot to say about Millie's accent sounding British sometimes and American other times. Well Millie went on the SmartLess podcast and set the record straight in the funniest way.
She calls it "The Accent Gate" which is already pretty great right? She explained it is "so frustrating" that everyone is making a big deal about it. Her reason? Simple: "Guys I'm married to an American!" Her hubby Jake Bongiovi is American and she spends a ton of time with his American family. So naturally her accent shifts a bit.
Millie broke it down like this when she is around Jake's family she slips into an American accent automatically. But then when she goes back home to England and hears her parents' British accents she goes right back to sounding super British. It's like code-switching but with accents. She even joked that it's part of being an actor. "You want me to play these characters but you expect me not to morph into people? What I hear is what I do. It's all part of it." Mic drop Millie Mic drop.
"This Isn't Journalism. This Is Bullying": Millie Bobby Brown FIRES BACK at Age and Appearance Critics in Powerful Video
It is not just her accent Millie is having to defend. Sadly some corners of the internet have also been criticizing her appearance saying she looks older than her age and all sorts of other nonsense. But guess what? Millie is not letting that slide either.
She took to Instagram to post a Powerful Video addressing the "negativity online regarding her appearance". She straight up called out articles "dissecting my face my body my choices" as "bullying". And she is right it is. Millie pointed out the double standard that women face especially young women in the public eye. "I grew up in front of the world and for some reason people can’t seem to grow up 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 one." She is so on point.
Millie's message is clear and strong: "I refuse to apologize for growing up. I refuse to make myself smaller to fit the unrealistic expectations of people who can’t handle seeing a girl become a woman. I will not be shamed for how I look how I dress or how I present myself. Let’s do better." Boom. That's how you use your platform to speak truth and inspire others. Fans and fellow celebs are all applauding Millie for her courage and her spot-on message.
SNL 50th Anniversary Alert! Millie Bobby Brown Confirms She's Joining the Party
Time for some happy news! Millie Bobby Brown herself confirmed that she WILL be at the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special. Get excited SNL fans this is going to be HUGE.
While she is not sure exactly what she will be doing on the show Millie told Entertainment Weekly "I don’t know to what extent but I will be there. I’m in the Five-Timers Club and still the youngest host.” She's part of that super exclusive club of people who have hosted SNL five times or more and she is still the youngest to ever do it. That is seriously impressive.
Even if she is just there to hang out Millie is thrilled to be part of it. But she also joked "if anybody needs me you can put me in coach! I don’t know what will happen but I’ll be there.” Imagine the sketches Millie might be part of for the 50th anniversary show. It is going to be legendary and we cannot wait to see what she does.
Social Media Boundaries and In-Laws: More Millie Bobby Brown Insights from SmartLess Podcast
Millie's SmartLess podcast appearance was packed with interesting tidbits. Turns out even though she is a massive star with millions of followers she is not actually a fan of social media. She told Jason Bateman Sean Hayes and Will Arnett "I have a hard time with social media I don’t like it." Relatable right?
She even revealed that she does not have Instagram on her phone and someone else manages her account for her. "I do not like TikTok so I am not a fan of TikTok. TikTok is a platform where I see more negative than positive. I’m out of the loop.” It sounds like she is prioritizing her mental health and staying away from the more toxic sides of social media and honestly good for her.
On a sweeter note Millie gushed about her in-laws the Bongiovi family especially her father-in-law Jon Bon Jovi. She said they are "the most down-to-earth people you could meet" and that Jon Bon Jovi himself is "very much there for me and he’s so informative. His wisdom is ridiculous. He’s such a great person.” It sounds like Millie has found a really supportive and loving extended family which is wonderful to hear.
Millie Bobby Brown's Best Clapback Moments: A Quick List
- "Accent-Gate" Explanation: Hilariously clarified her changing accent on SmartLess podcast blaming her American husband and acting roles.
- "I Refuse to Apologize for Growing Up": Powerful Instagram video shutting down critics of her appearance and age.
- "No One Cares How Old You Think Millie Bobby Brown Looks": Reshared an article with this title on Instagram Story with a simple "Thank you."
- "Women Grow!! Not sorry about it :)": Quick witty Instagram Story caption responding to age comments on a selfie.
- "I'm an actor. I adapt": Straightforward response to accent questions emphasizing her profession and ability to mimic.
Millie Bobby Brown: Talented Resilient and Not Afraid to Speak Her Mind
Millie Bobby Brown is way more than just Eleven from Stranger Things. She is a talented actress a businesswoman and a young woman navigating fame and public scrutiny with incredible grace and strength. She is not afraid to clap back at negativity set boundaries and speak her truth. And she is doing it all while keeping busy with exciting projects like the SNL 50th anniversary special and her upcoming movie 'The Electric State' with Chris Pratt. Millie is definitely someone to watch and admire and we are here for all of it.