“I was becoming” – Remember When Millie Bobby Brown Voiced How Sexism Affect Female Actors in the Television World

Published 02/17/2023, 1:30 PM EST

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Apart from being a remarkably talented actress, Millie Bobby Brown is also an advocate of female rights. Fans probably have noticed how her actions and words always involve feminism. Since the Brit started acting at a young age, she was constantly pinned down for making independent choices. Despite that, this talented superstar has never held herself back from speaking her mind and heart. She has always talked about how the industry has created impossible standards for young women. Remember when she voiced against sexism affecting female actors in the television world?

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The Stranger Things star regarded feminism as the key to empowering women in the industry. This is the reason she chooses roles that represent female characters in all the right ways.

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Millie Bobby Brown once addressed the issue of sexism 

Back in May 2022, Millie Bobby Brown got honest about how sexism makes women feel uncomfortable in the entertainment world. In a cover interview with Vogue, the actress stated that she suddenly started experiencing sexism around her. Elaborating more on her opinion, Brown mentioned, “And I was becoming really aware of it and getting really overwhelmed by it.” She wondered why an actress is hesitant to work or why a journalist focuses more on her dress than acting.

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The Godzilla star took it upon herself to find a way that can change these situations for women. She read books on feminism so female actors can get recognition for their work and enjoy all the privileges that men get in the industry.

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The young superstar slammed the media for sexualizing her  

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You probably remember when Millie Bobby Brown appeared on the Guilty Feminist podcast last year. In her conversation with the host, she spoke about how the press and social media users target her. She openly addressed the issue of how people started sexualizing her when she turned 18 and questioned her dressing choices.  

Brown mentioned that there are many young girls like her who are becoming the target of this sexual discrimination. And she knows about it because she has remained subject to this kind of reaction her whole life.

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What do you think about this young advocate of females? Tell us your views in the comment section.

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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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