Millie Bobby Brown’s recent comments on social media reflect her growing frustration with the public’s unrealistic expectations of her as she matures in the spotlight.

She rightly pointed out that, as a young woman who has been in the public eye since she was just 10 years old, people often forget that she’s growing up, both personally and professionally.

Her decision to speak out against harmful comments, particularly those from tabloids and journalists, is an important reminder that celebrities—especially young ones—shouldn’t be judged or criticized for evolving. Brown has been open about the pressures of growing up in the limelight, and her stance against being “frozen in time” shows her refusal to conform to society’s unrealistic expectations of how she should look or behave.

As a public figure, it’s easy to forget that she’s a human being who has the right to change and express herself as she wishes. Her message stands as a bold statement of self-empowerment and a call for others to respect her growth and the choices she makes. It’s great that she’s using her platform to push back against this toxic culture of body shaming and infantilizing young women.