Millie Bobby Brown Claps Back After Being Told to ‘Smile’ at Stranger Things Premiere
Millie Bobby Brown made headlines after a moment at the Stranger Things season 5 premiere in London turned tense between her and a group of photographers. The event took place on November 13, where the 21-year-old actor walked the red carpet in a look from Ashi Studio’s fall 2025 couture collection.
While posing for photos, a photographer called out for her to smile. Brown stopped immediately and fired back, saying, “Smile? You smile!” She pointed toward the photographers and then walked off the carpet. The brief exchange was caught on camera and quickly spread across social media, leading to a mix of jokes, criticism, and praise from fans.
Some users on X made fun of the situation. One person wrote, “Millie got mad at the photographers and left the carpet .. ok Chappell Roan,” comparing her to the singer known for clashing with photographers. Another joked, “Go on girl give us nothing.”
Millie Bobby Brown reacts to photographer telling her to “smile” at ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 London premiere:
— Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) November 14, 2025
“Smile? You smile!”
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But many people defended her. Comments poured in from users applauding her for pushing back. One person wrote, “Ohhhhh diva she is taking it!! I love this era of hers.” Another said, “It really is cringe being told to smile by a male. #gomillie.” Others called her response “sassy” and said it made them like her more.
Some reactions were even stronger. One user said, “She’s too good for them doushbags.” Another commented, “Oh I love her! As she damn well should.” People also talked about how celebrities are starting to respond instead of staying quiet, with one person saying, “I love how celebrities are starting to finally talk back.”
A few fans joked about her being a new mom, with one comment reading, “She’s got that mommy anger!!” Brown and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, recently adopted a baby girl. A representative for Brown has not commented on the viral clip.
