Millie Bobby Brown’s bold response to the hateful comments about her appearance highlights an important issue that many young women in the public eye face: the unrealistic expectations placed on them by the public.

As someone who started her career at just 12 years old with Stranger Things, Brown has grown up under intense scrutiny, and unfortunately that comes with a lot of judgment about her looks as she matures.

Her decision to speak out about the bullying is a powerful move. Brown calling the situation “bigger than me” sheds light on the larger, systemic issue of how young women, especially those in the entertainment industry, are unfairly criticized for growing older or changing. It’s an unfortunate reality that society often expects them to stay the same, frozen in time, instead of embracing their natural evolution.

By addressing these harmful comments head-on, Brown is not only standing up for herself but also amplifying a message that resonates with many people—particularly women—who experience similar scrutiny. Her message is a reminder that public figures are allowed to grow and change, just like anyone else, and they should not be subject to cruel judgments about how they look as they do so.