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After Her Recent Photos Sparked Criticism Over Her Appearance, Millie Bobby Brown Succinctly Responded

Natasha Jokic
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Millie Bobby Brown gave a short but to-the-point response to people criticizing her appearance online.

Millie in an embellished, off-the-shoulder gown at a celebrity event. Hair styled in an updo with bangs. Large metallic letters in the background
Millie in an embellished, off-the-shoulder gown at a celebrity event. Hair styled in an updo with bangs. Large metallic letters in the background

In recent weeks, the actor has been sporting blonde hair at a number of public appearances, from the premiere of her movie The Electric State to the SAG Awards.

Millie on red carpet wearing an elegant satin gown with draped neckline and subtle jewelry, posing confidently
Millie on red carpet wearing an elegant satin gown with draped neckline and subtle jewelry, posing confidently

The internet has subsequently been full of people commenting that the 21-year-old looks significantly older than her age, or like a different person entirely.

why does she look 40 like what did they do to this child
why does she look 40 like what did they do to this child

British Vogue subsequently published an opinion piece by beauty editor Morgan Fargo called "No One Cares How Old You Think Millie Bobby Brown Looks." In it, she wrote, "This obsession with women and their age is a form of misogyny. Beyond that, it’s boring. Millie Bobby Brown is an award-winning actor with several blockbuster roles under her belt. We should be applauding the achievements and precocious talent of this still extremely young star (and be mindful of the fact she was a child when she entered the spotlight), not cruelly dissecting her appearance."

Two people pose together at an event. The man wears a tuxedo, and the woman wears a casual pink jacket. They stand in front of a decorative backdrop
Two people pose together at an event. The man wears a tuxedo, and the woman wears a casual pink jacket. They stand in front of a decorative backdrop

Shortly after the op-ed was published, Millie shared it to her Instagram story along with the caption, "thank you."

Millie Bobby Brown / Via Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/stories/milliebobbybrown/3577289503228925801/
Millie Bobby Brown / Via Instagram: @https://www.instagram.com/stories/milliebobbybrown/3577289503228925801/

Her latest Instagram post also features a sticker which reads, "Please stop talking."

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Similarly, earlier this year, while facing similar comments, Millie posted on her Instagram story, "Women grow!! Not sorry about it :)."

Millie sitting on a chair, wearing a denim patchwork jacket and holding a microphone, smiling. Hair styled in buns, accessorized with large hoop earrings
Millie sitting on a chair, wearing a denim patchwork jacket and holding a microphone, smiling. Hair styled in buns, accessorized with large hoop earrings

You can read the full Vogue piece here.