Millie Bobby Brown oozes confidence in bikini after slamming 'bullies'

Daily Mirror

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Actress Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame as Eleven in Netflix series Stranger Things, going on to star in Enola Holmes - she's also created her own beauty brand and is a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF
Actress Millie Bobby Brown stunned in a series of bikini shots, after the 21-year-old was forced to hit back over cruel trolls who picked apart her appearance. Millie looked incredible as she posed for her golden-hour shots while sunning herself on the sand.
The Stranger Things star, who married Jake Biongiovi in a private ceremony in May 2024, wore a green and blue paisley print two-piece as she posed in front of the ocean. She posted the three photos on Instagram, with some beach-related emojis.
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The comments section was filled with adoring praise from friends and fans. Her beauty brand's account wrote: "An absolute icon," while reality star and socialite Paris Hilton replied with a heart-eye emoji.
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Millie has been subjected to intense and cruel scrutiny over her looks on social media, despite her young age and always looking ten out of ten. The young star shared a moving Instagram post earlier this year, after she was cruelly judged for how grown up she appears.
In an almost three-minute-long video, the actress reflected on her career and the difficulties of growing up in the spotlight. She called out various articles written by journalists who had criticised her body and face, drawing attention to the unrealistic expectations placed on women in the entertainment industry.
In the clip, posted in March, Millie sat makeup-free as she said: 'I want to take a moment to address something that I think is bigger than just me, something that affects every young woman who grows up under public scrutiny.'
Later, she read out article titles which had questioned her looks, including one mentioning the comedian. Millie sadly said: 'Little Britain's Matt Lucas takes savage swipe at Millie Bobby Brown's new 'mommy makeover' look, written by Bethan Edwards, amplifying an insult rather than questioning why a grown man is mocking a young woman's appearance. This isn't journalism. This is bullying.'
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After sharing more about the criticism she was facing, Enola Holmes star Millie concluded: 'Let's do better. Not just for me, but for every young girl who deserves to grow up without fear of being torn apart for simply existing.'
Matt responded to Millie just four hours later, explaining his meaning and apologising for causing offence. On Instagram, he wrote: 'Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context.
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"Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases.
"I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the press wrote that I 'slammed' you, firstly because that's not my style, and secondly because I think you're brilliant. I would not have posted it if I had thought it would have upset you but I realise it has and for that I apologise. Matt.'