Millie Bobby Brown is not here for the negativity, and neither is Eiza González. After Millie clapped back at the relentless commentary about her looks, Eiza stepped in to back her up—because, unfortunately, she knows exactly what it feels like.
Over the past two days, Millie has been making headlines after calling out some media for their obsession with her appearance. The "Electric State" star dropped a powerful video on Monday, March 2, addressing how deeply these comments can affect young women in the spotlight.
She didn't hold back, pointing out how some people refuse to accept that she has grown up and changed. On top of that, she called out certain media outlets for speculating that she had undergone cosmetic procedures throughout this awards season.
Eiza González’s Message of Support
Seeing the backlash Millie was facing, Eiza González took to Instagram Stories to show her support. "I relate to every part of this. I'm sorry you had to go through this," Eiza wrote. "As someone who has experienced this same horrible situation, I applaud your courage in speaking out against this kind of behavior. It's shocking and terrifying to see an adult viciously attack young women who are still discovering themselves."
Eiza, who has also faced scrutiny over her looks, made it clear that she stands with Millie against this toxic cycle of appearance-shaming.
The Matt Lucas Controversy
Millie's post was sparked mainly by Little Britain comedian Matt Lucas, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to compare her to his character Vicky Pollard after she attended "The Electric State" premiere in Los Angeles last month.
His post, which many deemed offensive, was then picked up by Daily Mail Online under the headline: "Little Britain's Matt Lucas takes savage swipe at Millie Bobby Brown's new 'mommy makeover' look."
After facing backlash, Lucas attempted to clear the air, saying he never meant to offend Millie. "Dear Millie," Matt wrote. "I just saw your post and wanted to respond and provide some context."
"Nearly 25 years ago, I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain," Matt continued. "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 were wearing a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases."
He said that Millie "looked terrific" in the photo and was later "mortified" when some outlets took his words. "Firstly, because that's not my style, and secondly, because I think you're brilliant," he added. "I would not have posted it if I thought it would have upset you," the actor assured, "but I realise it has and for that I apologise."
Women Supporting Women
While social media remains a battleground for celebrity criticism, Millie wonders if women standing up for each other makes a difference. "This isn't journalism. This is bullying," Millie said in a video. "The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices, it's disturbing."
The 21-year-old said that tearing women down for clout in a world that claims to be pro-females is disheartening. "We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when the time comes, it seems easier to tear them down for clicks. Disillusioned people can't handle seeing a girl become a woman on her terms, not theirs."
"I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can't seem to grow with me," she continued. "Instead, they act like I'm supposed to stay frozen in time, like I should still look the way I did on Stranger Things season one. And because I don't, I'm now a target."
"I refuse to make myself smaller to fit the unrealistic expectations of people who can't handle seeing a girl become a woman," Millie said. "I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself."