`Why does she look older than 30?`: Millie Bobby Brown`s fans don`t recognize the actress in a `mature` look.

It's hard to see the star of the series "Stranger Things" in the actress.

The appearance of 21-year-old at the premiere of the film "Electric State" (2025) sparked a strong reaction online. Fans thought she looked significantly older than her age.

The actress appeared on the red carpet in a new, more mature look. She chose a gold beaded dress with a train for the occasion. Joining the star was her husband Jake Bongiovi, the son of the legendary Jon Bon Jovi, whom she married in May 2024.
Millie Bobby Brown with a short haircut is standing in a tunnel and looking at the camera
Actress Millie Bobby Brown in a shot from the series 'Stranger Things'
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Millie's look received criticism online. A Daily Mail user with the nickname TiaLeoni wrote:
What is she doing to her face? Usually, 21-year-olds look younger. What a pity.
TiaLeoni
Others noted that Brown now resembles the 43-year-old daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, Ivanka. However, there are those who defended the actress:
Maybe she likes looking more mature. Who cares?
Daily Mail user with the nickname Tommy Malone

Early Criticism

People have long been actively discussing Millie's age and appearance. In the comments under her Instagram posts, people note that she overdoes it with makeup. Some speculate that she has undergone plastic surgery.

Such comments have appeared in the past, for example, in January 2025, under photos of the actress on social media, people wrote that she looks 45:
'When did 21-year-olds looking 45 come into fashion?', 'Why does she look older than 30?', 'She has the look of an old housewife', 'Millie, we love you, but girl, you look older than me, and I'm 22'

Millie Bobby Brown's Response

The actress did not ignore the criticism. Tired of constant comments about her appearance, Millie responded to critics in her Stories with a concise message: "Women grow up!! I don't regret it :)"
Millie Bobby Brown poses on the red carpet in a gold beaded dress
Actress Millie Bobby Brown at the premiere of the film 'Electric State'
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In another post, she admitted that sometimes she gets upset by the criticism. The attacks from users "cause pain and insecurity":
But I will never give up. I will continue to do what I love and spread information to change the world for the better.
Millie Bobby Brown

Opinion

Perhaps viewers simply cannot come to terms with the fact that the actress they loved in the series "Stranger Things" has grown up. She first appeared there at the age of 12 and almost immediately became a global star.

This may cause dissonance for those who are used to seeing her in a certain role. A change of image, marriage—all these are details of adult life that some fans are not ready to accept. What do you think, does Millie really look older than her age, or is it just the result of makeup and lighting?

Previously, we at zoomboola.com reported on the singer Madonna, who was criticized for photos with her son, where he looked older than his mother.