Millie Bobby Brown

2.1. Birth and Family

Millie Bobby Brown was born on February 19, 2004, in Marbella, Málaga, Spain. She is the third of four children born to British parents, Kelly and Robert Brown. Her father, an estate agent, gave her the name "Bobby." Her siblings are Paige, Charlie, and Ava.

2.2. Childhood and Education

Brown was born with partial hearing loss in her left ear, which gradually progressed to complete hearing loss in that ear over several years. When she was four years old, her family moved back to England, settling in Bournemouth, Dorset. Four years later, at the age of eight, the family relocated to Orlando, Florida, United States. She has also resided in London and Atlanta, Georgia. As of August 2022, Brown has been an online student at Purdue University Global, pursuing studies in health and human services.

3.1. Early Roles and Debut

Brown made her acting debut in 2013 as a guest star in the ABC fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, a spin-off of Once Upon a Time. In this role, she portrayed Young Alice, a child role of Sophie Lowe, for two episodes. The following year, in 2014, she secured a starring role as Madison O'Donnell in the BBC America paranormal drama-thriller series Intruders, appearing in eight episodes and credited as Millie Brown. She also made guest appearances in several other prominent television series, including the CBS police procedural drama NCIS (in the episode "Parental Guidance Suggested"), the ABC sitcom Modern Family (in the episode "Closet? You'll Love It!"), and the ABC medical drama series Grey's Anatomy (in the episode "I Feel the Earth Move"). Additionally, she appeared as herself, a restaurant visitor, in an episode of Hell's Kitchen in 2014.

3.2. Stranger Things and Global Success

In 2016, Brown was cast in her breakthrough role as Eleven in the Netflix science fiction horror series Stranger Things. Her performance garnered significant critical acclaim, propelling her to international fame. For this role, she received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards (in 2017 and 2018) and two Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, making her one of the youngest nominees in these categories. In 2017, she won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series alongside her co-stars. She also received the 43rd Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series.

3.3. Film Career

Brown made her feature film debut in 2019 in Godzilla: King of the Monsters, a sequel to the 2014 film Godzilla. She reprised her role as Madison Russell in the next sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). In 2020, she starred in and produced the Netflix film adaptation of The Enola Holmes Mysteries, titled Enola Holmes. She reprised her role as Enola Holmes in the sequel, Enola Holmes 2 (2022), for which she reportedly earned 10.00 M USD, establishing her as one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses that year. In 2024, Brown starred in and executive produced the fantasy film Damsel for Netflix, directed by Spanish filmmaker Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. She is also set to star in The Electric State (2025), an adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel, directed by the Russo brothers.

Brown was also chosen to voice in the Darren Aronofsky-produced virtual reality experience Spheres: Songs of Spacetime (2018), specifically for the segment "Chorus of the Cosmos." In March 2019, it was announced that Brown would star as Suzy in the film adaptation of Ali Benjamin's novel The Thing About Jellyfish. In July 2020, she was announced to star in and produce The Girls I've Been through her PCMA Productions, based on the novel by Tess Sharpe.

3.4. Modeling and Brand Ventures

Brown has ventured significantly into the fashion and beauty industries. In November 2016, she starred in the music video for Sigma and Birdy's single "Find Me." Concurrently, she began appearing in commercial advertisements for the investment and financial service company Citigroup. In January 2017, she made her modeling debut in Calvin Klein's "By Appointment" campaign. The following month, she officially signed with the major modeling agency IMG Models. Brown also appeared in the advertisement campaign of the Italian brand Moncler in the summer of 2018 and has been featured on the cover of Vogue. In 2019, Brown launched her own beauty product line, Florence by Mills, which is available at UK pharmacy Boots, Walmart in the United States, and Shoppers Drug Mart in Canada. In 2022, she was also appointed an ambassador for the luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

3.5. Other Ventures

Beyond her work in acting and modeling, Brown has explored other creative and commercial avenues. In 2018, EA Games announced that Brown collaborated with The Sims 4 programmers to feature in the Sims 4 Positivity Challenge. She also lent her voice as narrator for the Darren Aronofsky-produced virtual reality experience Spheres: Songs of Spacetime in 2018, specifically for the segment "Chorus of the Cosmos." In September 2023, Brown released her debut novel, Nineteen Steps, which is based on her own family history and described as an "epic story of love, loss and secrets." In May 2023, she announced a long-term pet apparel and accessories agreement with Kanine Group subsidiary, Kanine Pets World Limited, a deal negotiated by Brown's global licensing partner IMG.

4.1. Major Awards and Nominations

Brown has been recognized by major industry bodies for her performances, particularly for her role in Stranger Things. She received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (in 2017 and 2018) and two nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (in 2017 and 2018). She won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2017 with her Stranger Things co-stars, and the ensemble was nominated again in 2018 and 2020. She won the 43rd Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series in 2017 for Stranger Things, receiving further nominations in 2018 and 2022 for the same series. She was also nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in 2019 for her film role in Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

Brown has been a frequent nominee at the MTV Movie & TV Awards, receiving nominations for Best Performance in a Show (2017, 2018), Best Hero (2017), Best Kiss (2018, with Finn Wolfhard), and Best Fight (2023, with Jamie Campbell Bower) for her work in Stranger Things. Her popularity among younger audiences is evident in her multiple nominations at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, including Favorite TV Actress/Female TV Star for Stranger Things (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023) and Favorite Movie Actress for Enola Holmes (2021) and Enola Holmes 2 (2023).

Other notable nominations include the Empire Awards for Best Actress in a TV Series (2018) for Stranger Things, the Fangoria Chainsaw Award for Best TV Actress (2017) for Stranger Things, and the Hollywood Critics Association TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Drama (2022) for Stranger Things. She was also nominated for the London Film Critics' Circle Young British/Irish Performer of the Year (2021) and the Seattle Film Critics Society Award for Best Youth Performance (2021) for Enola Holmes. Brown also received nominations at the Teen Choice Awards for Stranger Things, including Choice Breakout TV Star (2017), Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress (2018), Choice TV Ship (2018, with Finn Wolfhard), and Choice Summer TV Star: Female (2019). She won the IGN People's Choice Award for Best Dramatic TV Performance in 2017 for Stranger Things and the NME Awards Hero of the Year in 2017.

4.2. Societal Impact and Public Image

In 2018, Brown was featured in the Time 100 list of the world's most influential people, becoming the youngest person ever included in the list. Time magazine also recognized her as one of the most influential teens of 2017 and 2018. That same year, she made history as the youngest person ever appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, a role through which she promotes humanitarian causes and advocates for children's rights. In 2018, The Hollywood Reporter ranked Brown among Hollywood's top thirty stars under the age of eighteen, highlighting her significant presence in the industry at a young age. In March 2019, she became the ambassador of UEFA's Together #WePlayStrong campaign, supporting women's football and encouraging participation in the sport.

5.1. Public Scrutiny and Advocacy

Brown entered the public eye at the age of 12 with her role in Stranger Things. As she grew older, she faced significant public scrutiny, including online bullying and the sexualization of young stars. At 14, she stated that homophobic memes falsely attributed to her were a reason for her departure from Twitter. On her 16th birthday in 2020, Brown shared an Instagram post criticizing the "inaccuracy, inappropriate comments, sexualisation and unnecessary insults" that had caused her pain and insecurity. After she turned 18 in February 2022, her social media profiles were reportedly inundated with sexually explicit material from users. These experiences have led her to advocate for mental health awareness and online safety.

5.2. Relationships and Marriage

In 2021, Brown began a relationship with actor Jake Bongiovi, the son of musician Jon Bon Jovi. Their engagement was announced in April 2023. The couple married in a private ceremony in May 2024, and Brown subsequently adopted her husband's last name, becoming Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi.

5.3. Education and Personal Interests

As of August 2022, Brown has been an online student at Purdue University Global, pursuing studies in health and human services. She is a passionate supporter of Liverpool F.C., a football club. Brown is a devoted animal lover, and as of August 2023, she has ten pets: four dogs, two cats, two tortoises named Becky and David, a rabbit named Eeyore, and a donkey named Bernard. Her dogs include a poodle named Winnie, a Golden retriever named Marley, a mongrel named Pepperoni, and a Cavapoo named Luna. She previously had an English Mastiff named Dolly, who passed away in 2020. Brown frequently posts photos of fostered cats and dogs on social media to help them find adoptive homes. She currently resides in Los Angeles, United States.

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6.4. Video Games