Millie Bobby Brown Discusses Post-'Stranger Things' Friendships and Emotional Impact
Millie Bobby Brown has revealed she actively worked to "mend" friendships with her *Stranger Things* co-stars following the conclusion of the Netflix series.
The actress shared her post-finale experiences during a live recording of "Happy Sad Confused" at 92NY, indicating a period of emotional adjustment after filming wrapped.
Brown admitted to entering "a little bit of a slight, slight depression" after *Stranger Things* ended its five-season run on New Year's Eve.
She described the experience as unexpectedly difficult, given her generally optimistic nature.
This emotional impact highlights the deep personal connection actors can form with long-running roles and their colleagues.
Following the series' conclusion, Brown dedicated January to reconnecting with her castmates.
She expressed concerns about maintaining their bond, recalling conversations where she asked, "We’re still friends, right?
Like, you’re not gonna stop talking to me anymore?" Brown also mentioned apologizing if she had ever upset anyone, emphasizing her desire to preserve their decade-long friendships, referring to them as siblings.
Brown noted that the unique circumstances of her involvement with *Stranger Things* meant that "no one will ever understand it." She began playing her character, Eleven, at just 10 years old, and the cast and crew became a significant part of her life, often seeing them more than her own family.
Saying goodbye to this environment after 10 years was a profoundly emotional experience for her, and she anticipates missing the character of Eleven immensely.
Her comments come several months after a report by the Daily Mail suggested Brown had filed a harassment and bullying complaint against a co-star before filming the fifth season.
However, at the *Stranger Things* Season 5 premiere, Brown and David Harbour appeared together on the red carpet, posing for photos.
Brown later spoke about her strong relationship with Harbour, describing it as meaningful, similar to the friendships she shares with Noah Schnapp and Winona Ryder.
Key points
- Millie Bobby Brown stated she made an active effort to "mend" unresolved issues with her "Stranger Things" co-stars after the series concluded.
- Brown shared that she experienced "a little bit of a slight, slight depression" after "Stranger Things" ended its five-season run.
- She began working on "Stranger Things" at 10 years old, noting the cast became like family.