Millie Bobby Brown says she cried and battled depression after Stranger Things
Actor Millie Bobby Brown opened up about the emotional toll of saying goodbye to Stranger Things after a decade. The actor revealed how the end of the hit series affected her in unexpected ways.
Actor Millie Bobby Brown has revealed that she experienced a “slight depression” after Stranger Things came to an end, opening up about the emotional impact of leaving behind a show that shaped much of her childhood and career.
Speaking during a live recording of the Happy Sad Confused podcast at New York's 92NY, Brown said she struggled more than she expected after filming wrapped on the Netflix phenomenon. The actor, who began playing Eleven at the age of 10, described the end of the series as an intensely emotional experience that left her grieving a chapter of her life that had lasted a decade.
Why did Millie Bobby Brown struggle after Stranger Things ended?
The 22-year-old said she entered a “little bit of a slight, slight depression” in the weeks following the show's conclusion. She explained that she had not anticipated feeling so affected, describing herself as someone who is usually upbeat.
The actor spent much of January reaching out to her Stranger Things co-stars, hoping to preserve the close bonds they had built over the years. Brown recalled contacting cast members to ensure there were no unresolved issues between them and to reaffirm their friendships.
She said she apologised if she had ever upset anyone and wanted her co-stars to know that she still considered them family. Brown later found herself overwhelmed by emotion while reflecting on the end of the series.
What did Brown say about her connection to Eleven?
According to Brown, separating from Eleven was particularly difficult because the character had become deeply intertwined with her own identity.
She said the cast had been a bigger part of her daily life than almost anyone else, noting that she often spent more time with them than with her own family. Saying goodbye after 10 years, she added, was something she found incredibly hard.
“I’m going to miss Eleven more than anything,” Brown said.
Is Eleven really dead in Stranger Things?
Brown also addressed ongoing fan speculation surrounding Eleven’s fate following the series finale. While she refused to reveal what happened to the character, she said the Duffer Brothers had specifically instructed her not to disclose any details.
The actor noted that even members of the cast remain divided on whether Eleven survived. While David Harbour and Sadie Sink have suggested the character's story is over, Noah Schnapp has publicly maintained that Eleven is still alive.
For now, Brown remains committed to keeping the secret, saying only that she chooses to “believe” and remains hopeful about Eleven's future.
Actor Millie Bobby Brown has revealed that she experienced a “slight depression” after Stranger Things came to an end, opening up about the emotional impact of leaving behind a show that shaped much of her childhood and career.
Speaking during a live recording of the Happy Sad Confused podcast at New York's 92NY, Brown said she struggled more than she expected after filming wrapped on the Netflix phenomenon. The actor, who began playing Eleven at the age of 10, described the end of the series as an intensely emotional experience that left her grieving a chapter of her life that had lasted a decade.
Why did Millie Bobby Brown struggle after Stranger Things ended?
The 22-year-old said she entered a “little bit of a slight, slight depression” in the weeks following the show's conclusion. She explained that she had not anticipated feeling so affected, describing herself as someone who is usually upbeat.
The actor spent much of January reaching out to her Stranger Things co-stars, hoping to preserve the close bonds they had built over the years. Brown recalled contacting cast members to ensure there were no unresolved issues between them and to reaffirm their friendships.
She said she apologised if she had ever upset anyone and wanted her co-stars to know that she still considered them family. Brown later found herself overwhelmed by emotion while reflecting on the end of the series.
What did Brown say about her connection to Eleven?
According to Brown, separating from Eleven was particularly difficult because the character had become deeply intertwined with her own identity.
She said the cast had been a bigger part of her daily life than almost anyone else, noting that she often spent more time with them than with her own family. Saying goodbye after 10 years, she added, was something she found incredibly hard.
“I’m going to miss Eleven more than anything,” Brown said.
Is Eleven really dead in Stranger Things?
Brown also addressed ongoing fan speculation surrounding Eleven’s fate following the series finale. While she refused to reveal what happened to the character, she said the Duffer Brothers had specifically instructed her not to disclose any details.
The actor noted that even members of the cast remain divided on whether Eleven survived. While David Harbour and Sadie Sink have suggested the character's story is over, Noah Schnapp has publicly maintained that Eleven is still alive.
For now, Brown remains committed to keeping the secret, saying only that she chooses to “believe” and remains hopeful about Eleven's future.
