When celebrating her milestone, the 'Stranger Things' star gets candid about dealing with pain and insecurity caused by inappropriate comments and unnecessary insults.
- February 20, 2020
AceShowbiz - Millie Bobby Brown marked her 16th birthday on Wednesday, February 19, with a candid post on the pressures of fame.
The "Stranger Things" star took to Instagram to mark the milestone and urged her followers to adopt kindness before revealing the difficulty she has faced in the spotlight.
"16 has felt like a long time coming," she wrote. "i feel like change needs to happen for not only this generation but the next. our world needs kindness and support in order for us children to grow and succeed."
She added, "the last few years haven't been easy, I'll admit that. there are moments i get frustrated from the inaccuracy, inappropriate comments, sexualization, and unnecessary insults that ultimately have resulted in pain and insecurity for me."
Despite all she's faced, the actress insists she is determined not to let the pitfalls of fame discourage her.
"but not ever will i be defeated. ill continue doing what i love and spreading the message in order to make change."
In an accompanying video, set to Justin Bieber's track "Changes", she highlighted the many negative headlines that have been published about her over the years.
"let's focus on what needs changing and I hope this video informs you on the things that go on behind the scenes of the headlines and flashing lights," she concluded. "dont worry I'll always find a way to smile."
