Actress and businesswoman Millie Bobby Brown went on Instagram today to speak out against the harsh media attention she has endured while being raised in the spotlight. In an honest video, she grew tired of the creepy fixation on her looks and the constant judgment of her development as a person. Brown clearly stated that she will not apologize for growing up and changing with time.

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A Plea for Changing the Way Young Women Are Treated

Brown emphasized the harmful consequences of the media obsession over her appearance, noting that she began working at age 10 and was raised before the entire world. She lashed out at the public’s unwillingness to accept her transformation, with many wanting her to stay stuck in time as she was during Stranger Things Season 1. “I’m now a target because I don’t look the same,” she said, pointing out the difficulties of young women in the limelight.

Brown also criticized some of the negative headlines surrounding her, such as those criticizing her looks and using a so-called “mommy makeover.” She decried this treatment, saying, “This isn’t journalism. This is bullying,” and noted how the media can enable bad behavior, particularly if it comes from women.

Refusing to Apologize for Growing Up

In her video, Brown emphatically stated, “I refuse to apologize for growing up. I refuse to make myself smaller to fit the unrealistic expectations of people who can’t handle seeing a girl become a woman.” She also pointed out the disturbing fact of how young girls are usually sexualized and condemned in the public eye, particularly when they become adults. Brown’s message resonates as a call for respect and understanding in the media’s portrayal of young women.