
When 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown decided on a role, she's not merely shaping her career; she's making a profound statement about female empowerment.
- Mar 17, 2025
AceShowbiz - Millie Bobby Brown is fervently committed to championing the cause of female representation in Hollywood. Known for her groundbreaking role in "Stranger Things," she expressed her thoughts on this vital issue during an appearance on Alex Cooper's "Call Her Daddy" podcast.
As she promotes her latest project, "The Electric State," Brown emphasized her deliberate choice of roles that showcase strong, leading female characters.
"I think there's enough men heroes out there," Brown stated emphatically. "I feel like we've seen enough, do you know what I mean?"
"I love that for them, but I feel like we need young girls to be able to see heroes as females and to be able to feel like we're able to save the world too, and it's bigger messaging on girls being able to be decision-makers, be in politics, change the world for the better. So why not see heroes on screen that they can resonate with?"
Brown explained that her dedication to roles that inspire is not merely a career choice but a deeper mission, "Of course, I want to branch out and work on different things, but, for me, there is a must in that if a young girl is watching, how will she feel watching this?"
"Will she feel empowered, will she feel like she can kind of move forward in a really inspired way? Everything I've done thus far fuels that, and Electric State definitely fuels that," she explained.
Throughout her career, from "Enola Holmes" to her latest work in "The Electric State," Brown has portrayed characters who embody determination and resilience.
But Brown's advocacy does not stop at her choice of roles. Recently, she has also been outspoken about the treatment of women in the media. She condemned the focus on her physical appearance by tabloid reporters, labeling their actions as harassment.
"This isn't journalism. This is bullying," she declared in a video. "The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices is disturbing. And the fact that some of these articles are written by women makes it even worse."
"We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when it comes down to it, it seems a lot easier to just tear them down for clicks."
Brown's unwavering stance is clear: she refuses to submit to societal pressures and is determined to keep paving the way for young women everywhere. "I refuse to apologize for growing up," she defiantly declared.
"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," she stated boldly.