Millie Bobby Brown Responds to Photographer’s Request to Smile at ‘Stranger Things’ Premiere
LOS ANGELES, CA – Millie Bobby Brown directly addressed a photographer who told her to smile while on the red carpet at the premiere of Stranger Things Season Five in Los Angeles. The exchange, captured in a viral video circulating online, occurred days after allegations surfaced regarding a previous claim Brown filed against her on-screen father, David Harbour, prior to filming the fifth season, accusing him of “harassment and bullying.”
The incident underscores the ongoing pressure faced by public figures, particularly young women, to conform to expectations of constant positivity, even amidst personal or professional challenges. Brown’s response has resonated with fans and sparked a wider conversation about respecting boundaries and the emotional labor placed on performers. The final season of Stranger Things is set to debut on Netflix on November 27th, with the second volume arriving December 26th and the finale on January 1st.
Footage of the premiere shows brown and Harbour appearing amicable, smiling, laughing, and embracing in front of cameras, despite the earlier complaints. An internal inquiry followed Brown’s accusations against Harbour, though reports indicate no claims of sexual impropriety were made.
Netflix has released the first five minutes of the opening episode on its social media channels.The final episode will also be shown in over 350 cinemas in the US and UK, beginning at 5pm PT on December 31st, coinciding with its Netflix release.
