Millie Bobby Brown Reveals How 'Stranger Things' Stunted Her Childhood Growth in a Surprising Way

Published 02/12/2025, 12:33 PM EST

Millie Bobby Brown, the youngest UNICEF ambassador ever, has a reputation for being fearless, and we are not just talking about slaying monsters in the Upside Down (that is just a typical Tuesday for this Stranger Things star). For Brown, gracing the red carpet in stilettos and handling tricky interview questions with ease is, well, a piece of cake. Getting married at 20? Running her own business? Child’s play. Communicating with people? Yeah, now that is a tough one.

Currently, in the midst of promotions, Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has opened up about her struggles in social settings, revealing that despite her confidence on screen, real-life interactions are not always as effortless.

Millie Bobby Brown gets candid about her social struggles

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Millie Bobby Brown was just 11 when she took on the iconic role of Eleven in Stranger Things, growing up in the spotlight. In a recent Vanity Fair interview, she revealed how being in a bubble with her castmates impacted her social development. “I don’t have the best social skills when it comes to people my own age and friendships,” she admitted. "I struggle with that quite a bit". Despite her global fame, forming connections outside of Hollywood remains a challenge for the young star.

Brown is reaching new heights now that Stranger Things is almost over, with the last season scheduled to premiere in 2025. With a popular novel, commercial endeavors, and production credits, she established a media empire at the age of barely 20. Although she has acknowledged that growing up on set impacted her social development and made communication difficult, her future is brighter than Eleven's telekinetic abilities. Despite this, she cherished the event that shaped her early years and professional life as she thought back on her best Stranger Things moment. 

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Despite opening up about her struggles in social settings, Millie Bobby Brown has not shied away from sharing her favorite Stranger Things moment, giving fans a glimpse into the experiences that shaped her journey.

Millie Bobby Brown shares her favorite Stranger Things moments

 Millie Bobby Brown, known to be a true camera’s baby, has never hesitated in front of the spotlight, despite her social struggles and claims that Stranger Things stunted her childhood growth. Going beyond her challenges, she openly shared her favorite Stranger Things moment at the PeopleCon event. She was quick to mention the iconic Ketchup and Mustard song with Sadie Sink, a lighthearted and unforgettable behind-the-scenes memory that showcased her fun-loving nature despite the intense world of Hawkins.

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Despite Brown's social challenges and her perception that Stranger Things impeded her development as a child, she treasures the experiences that shaped her path. Her career and personal development were influenced by the show, which featured both dramatic sequences and humorous behind-the-scenes experiences. Fans anxiously await the young star's next move as she balances acting, business, and advocacy after leaving Hawkins. She never stops inspiring and changing.

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