Millie Bobby Brown, an inspiring and innocent girl once, came out of the woods frightened and helpless, in the first episode of Stranger Things season 1. Perhaps, that was the first time, she got a wide on-screen recognition. Nobody would have thought this frightened girl would become the heroine of one of the best series on Netflix.
With her ground-breaking performance as Eleven in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Stranger Things, Millie Bobby Brown has become the most famous name in Hollywood and rose to international prominence. She was raised in England and was born in Marbella, Spain on February 19, 2004. Her journey from modest origins to becoming one of Hollywood’s desired young stars is an example of skill, determination, and a hint of magic.
Our superhero recently got secretly married to Jake Bongiovi, an actor and a model in 2024, which they later revealed to the public. The couple has been dating each other since April 2021 and were spotted many times together. In a fan-based interview, she revealed that they were just friends but then things began to develop and she couldn’t even complete the sentence as she began to blush, well we can call this true love.
In an interview with Wired, Millie answered some of the very interesting questions, we have been looking for. She mentioned that she became an actress at the ripe age of eight, as she always loved acting, dancing, and singing. She was raised in England, so she naturally has a British accent, and many fans think she fakes her accent. But she mentioned that she doesn’t fake it, it’s her natural accent. There’s another fan theory that she was named after singer Bobby Brown but that’s not true, Millie is her first name, Bobby is her father’s name and Brown goes as a family name.
An interesting thing was when she revealed, how to become “Millie Bobby Brown” she answered, “You wake up every day, you grab a cup of coffee, and work 14 hours a day that’s how to become Millie“. She loves to play video games, especially Sims and Fortnite. She mentioned she has 7 tattoos on her body, including her back, ribs, and foot, the 7th one is the most interesting, the one on her left wrist “011” the one she got from Stranger Things.
Millie showing her Eleven Tattoo in an interview with Wired
That must be shocking to know but the young superstar purchased her 1st apartment at the age of 15, she mentions proudly to Wired. The people of her age are in love with Waffles but she doesn’t like them and that makes her a bit unique from the rest of her age fellows, perhaps. Well, she loves to eat carrots, particularly raw ones not cooked or boiled. Her favorite hobby is rescuing animals, which makes her more inspiring among fans. She loves baking, not cooking particularly, but she can cook as well if she has to.
Millie’s interview with Wired
The intelligent superhero got her driving license at the age of 16. She drives a car as well but which one she never mentioned, maybe that’s a bit she wants to keep private. Her favorite song is “All to Well” by Taylor Swift and she’s also a huge fan of Nicki Minaj, which can be seen by the rap styles she performed on famous Jimmy Fallon’s show. The most shocking thing she reveals is that she loves Comi Con Events and has visited more than 40 times and she considers it as the safest place to meet fans.
Millie mentioned that for her most interesting fact was that people loved her in purple pants. She thought nobody cared but she was really happy when she came to know that people do actually liked her purple outfit she wore in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Those were some interesting and personal facts about Millie, let’s have a look at some best on-screen movies and TV Shows by this young and gorgeous superstar.
Eleven aka Milli Bobby Brown Best Movies and TV Shows
She took on the role of Enola Holmes, the younger sister of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, in this famous Netflix series based on two installments (2020 and 2022). Based on Nancy Springer’s book series, she sets out on a quest to find her mother while escaping her brothers, Sherlock (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft(Sam Claflin), who basically want their sister to finish her school.
In addition to extending her horizons this movie also marked a significant turning point in her career by establishing her as a producer. By assuming a leadership position behind the scenes, she showed her determination and commitment to this production which became another superhit series of Millie’s list. She acted with one of the most famous faces in Hollywood and her overall performance was highly liked which is why the movie got a 6.8 rating on IMDb.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) & Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
In the films, Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong, she played Madison Russell. These movies are a part of the MonsterVerse, a global cinematic universe that brings well-known monsters like Godzilla, and King Kong, fighting against one another in epic fights.
Our young superhero is the daughter of scientists Dr. Emma Russell (Vera Farmiga) and Dr. Mark Russell (Kyle Chandler). She frequently finds herself in the middle of the action and has a significant part in the events that happen throughout the movie. In all this chaos caused by the collisions of enormous creatures, she makes herself a sympathetic and approachable character by adding a grounded, human touch to her character despite the massive scope of these films. This one got around 6.3 ratings on IMDb.
Other Notable Movies
She made her TV debut in the 2014 series Intruders, where she played Madison O’Donnell, a young girl whose body is taken over by a sinister spirit. Though the show was short-lived, her performance caught the attention of critics and casting directors, paving the way for her future roles.
She also made guest appearances in popular TV shows like Modern Family(2011) which is based on 11 seasons and Grey’s Anatomy (2005) based on 21 seasons. In Modern Family, she played Lizzie, a young girl who harasses Luke Dunphy over the phone. Her role in Grey’s Anatomy was more dramatic, as she portrayed Ruby, a girl stranded with her mother after a car accident. These early roles, though brief, showcased her versatility as an actress.
Stranger Things is one of the famous series that took the world by storm and is undoubtedly the project that catapulted Millie Bobby Brown to stardom. Created by the Duffer Brothers, the show is a nostalgic homage to the 1980s based on science fiction scenes, love, family, and friendship. She played Eleven aka El for short, a young girl with psychokinetic abilities and a mysterious past.
Fans truly admired this fictional series, as we can see how each character was built and transformed. Beginning from Season 1, the very first look of Eleven got everyone’s attention. She was a silent child full of so many mysteries and hidden agendas. Her life changed when met our nerdy heroes Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarzzo), and Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin). After her escape, they were her only family and friends.
Later on, with each season Eleven gets to know more of the world. She makes new friends like Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink), and she gets to meet with Mike’s family including her sister Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) who is the queen of Hawkins Middle School. She won everyone’s heart by helping to find Will (Noah Schnapp) who is the fourth nerdy of our main cast, and that’s how she gets to meet with Will’s mother, Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder). The only group member who meets Eleven at the end of season 3 is Robin Buckley (Maya Hawke) and she was also shocked that Eleven has actual powers.
Throughout the series, Eleven’s journey is one of self-discovery, as she learns about her past, her powers, and her place in the world. From her fierce battles against the Demogorgon to Vecna (Jamie Campbell) her story is filled with memorable moments, fights, struggles, and love that have left a lasting impact on fans.
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