Okay folks sometimes even comedians miss the mark. Matt Lucas you know the funny guy from "The Great British Bake Off" and "Little Britain" found himself in a bit of hot water recently. It all started with comments about Millie Bobby Brown 's appearance and let's just say it didn't go down too well. But hey at least he said sorry right?
Millie Bobby Brown Claps Back at Body Shamers and Matt Lucas Gets Caught in the Crossfire
So Millie Bobby Brown has been on a press tour promoting her new Netflix movie "The Electric State". And like always happens when women especially young women are in the public eye people started talking about her looks. Some articles popped up questioning if she looked older than her age and even speculating about what she might have "done to her face". Seriously? In 2025 can we just stop with this already?
Millie rightly called out this nonsense on Instagram. She pointed out that she has literally grown up in front of everyone's eyes since "Stranger Things" season 1. She said it is disturbing that adult writers are dissecting her body and choices and called it bullying not journalism. Go Millie!
Now here's where Matt Lucas comes in. In the mix of all this criticism Matt Lucas made a comment comparing Millie's blonde hair and pink outfit to his character Vicky Pollard from "Little Britain". Vicky Pollard is known for a very specific look and not exactly a flattering one. It seems like Lucas was trying to be funny maybe even self-deprecatingly funny since Vicky Pollard is his own creation. But it landed wrong really wrong.
Matt Lucas Says "My Bad" and Apologizes to Millie Bobby Brown for Joke
After Millie's strong Instagram post Matt Lucas quickly realized he had messed up. He jumped into action and apologized directly to Millie on Instagram. Lucas explained that he created Vicky Pollard nearly 25 years ago for a sketch show called "Little Britain". He said he just saw a similarity in the blonde hair and pink top and made a quick comparison using Vicky Pollard's catchphrase.
Lucas admitted he "would not" have made the joke if he knew it would upset Millie. He clarified that he actually thought Millie looked "terrific" and was "mortified" that the press made it sound like he was "slamming" her. He even added that he thinks Millie is "brilliant". So basically a full-on apology and clarification from Matt Lucas.
Millie Bobby Brown's "Revenge Dress" and Confidence Speaks Volumes
Millie Bobby Brown didn't just let the negativity slide though. She responded in the best way possible: with confidence and style. Just days after calling out the bullies Millie showed up at a London screening of "The Electric State" looking absolutely stunning. She rocked a dazzling red strapless gown that just screamed "I'm amazing and I know it".
This red dress moment felt like a total "revenge dress" move. She looked confident powerful and totally in control. The curve-hugging gown bold makeup and just her overall vibe sent a clear message: Millie Bobby Brown is not going to be brought down by internet haters or bad jokes. She is growing up she is thriving and she is not apologizing for it.
Key Takeaways from the Millie Bobby Brown and Matt Lucas Drama
- Millie Bobby Brown faced criticism about her appearance during "The Electric State" press tour.
- Matt Lucas made a joke comparing Millie to his character Vicky Pollard which was seen as contributing to the negativity.
- Millie Bobby Brown responded strongly on Instagram calling out body shaming and unrealistic expectations.
- Matt Lucas apologized to Millie Bobby Brown admitting his joke missed the mark and praising her talent.
- Millie Bobby Brown showcased confidence and resilience by appearing radiant at a movie screening after the controversy.
Let's Do Better: Time to Stop the Body Shaming and Support Young Women Growing Up
This whole situation with Millie Bobby Brown and Matt Lucas highlights a bigger problem. Young women in the public eye are constantly under scrutiny and face unrealistic pressure about their appearance. Millie Bobby Brown is right to call out this "bullying" and "disturbing" behavior. And while Matt Lucas apologized his joke shows how easily these kinds of negative comments can spread even unintentionally.
Hopefully this can be a reminder to everyone to think twice before commenting on someone's body or appearance especially young people growing up in the spotlight. Let's focus on talent achievements and being kind instead of tearing people down for simply existing and growing up. Millie Bobby Brown is handling this with grace and power and that is definitely something to admire.