AceShowbiz - Millie Bobby Brown, the celebrated British actress who rose to fame through her role in Netflix's "Stranger Things," is sick and tired of the ongoing negative commentary about her appearance. Using her platform, Brown called out journalists and the media for perpetuating harmful and bullying behavior towards young women who grow up under public scrutiny.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Brown emphasized the damaging impact of such criticism on young girls. "I started in this industry when I was 10 years old," she shared. "I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can't seem to grow 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 1. And because I don't, I'm now a target."

Brown highlighted several unsettling headlines about her appearance, such as "What has Millie Bobby Brown done to her face?" and "Why are Gen Zers like Millie Bobby Brown aging so badly?"

Criticizing this coverage, she stated, "This isn't journalism. This is bullying. The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices, it's disturbing. The fact that some of these articles are written by women? Even worse."

She continued by addressing the broader societal issue of criticizing instead of uplifting young women. "We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when the time comes, it seems easier to tear them down for clicks. Disillusioned people can't handle seeing a girl become a woman on her terms, not theirs," Brown argued.

"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."

Several actors and public figures, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Modine, Sharon Stone, and Aaron Paul, showed support for the younger stars. Another young star, Mckenna Grace, echoed her sentiments, "No young woman or person deserves to feel pressure or cruelty for simply existing."

Millie Bobby Brown's courageous stance urges society to reflect on its treatment of young women and to foster a more supportive and respectful environment. She ended her post with a powerful call to action, "Let's do better. Not just for me, but for every young girl who deserves to grow up without fear of being torn apart for simply existing."