Millie Bobby Brown has shocked her fans after revealing what her real name is.
Brown is an English actress and producer, best known for her breakout role as Eleven in the Netflix science fiction-horror series Stranger Things. Born on February 19, 2004, in Marbella, Spain, to British parents, she grew up between Spain and the United Kingdom before moving to the United States.
Brown’s acting career began at a young age, with small roles in TV shows like Once Upon a Time in Wonderland and NCIS.
However, it was her performance in Stranger Things that catapulted her to international fame. Portraying the enigmatic, telekinetic Eleven, Brown captured audiences with her intense and emotive performance, despite having limited dialogue in the first season. Her portrayal earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations, including two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
Beyond Stranger Things, Millie Bobby Brown has taken on a variety of roles that showcase her versatility. She starred in the Godzilla franchise, playing Madison Russell in Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Additionally, she starred as the titular character in the Netflix film Enola Holmes (2020), where she also served as a producer, highlighting her expanding role in the entertainment industry.
Brown is also known for her influence as a fashion icon and a role model for young people. She has used her platform to advocate for various causes, including anti-bullying campaigns and UNICEF, for which she became the youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador in 2018.
Celebs changing names isn’t that unusual – but it is less common for actors to change their name once they have already made it under one name.
Speaking to Buzzfeed, the Stranger Things star shared that her real name is Millie Bonnie Brown.
When Chris Pratt asked in the interview why she changed her middle name, she said for ‘sh*ts and giggles’.
Fans were quick to comment how shocked they were. One person wrote: “Wait is this fr”, and another asking “whattt really?!?”
Wild!