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'Stranger Things' Star Millie Bobby Brown Refuses to Smile on Red Carpet
14 Nov
Summary
- Millie Bobby Brown claps back at photographers demanding she smile
- Tense exchange goes viral on social media
- Brown married Jake Bongiovi in May 2024, couple adopted daughter in August
On November 13, 2025, Millie Bobby Brown attended the 'Stranger Things Season 5' premiere in London, where she faced a tense exchange with photographers on the red carpet. As the 21-year-old actor was striking poses in her stunning, boudoir-inspired dress, a photographer yelled at her to "smile." Brown instantly fired back, pointing directly at the group and saying, "Smile? You smile!" She then turned and walked swiftly off the red carpet.
The viral video of the incident sparked mixed reactions from fans on social media. Some supported Brown's refusal to comply with the photographers' demands, while others argued that she should have smiled for the event. Regardless, the exchange has become a talking point among 'Stranger Things' fans as the show prepares to air its final season.
Brown, who married her longtime boyfriend Jake Bongiovi in May 2024, has been accompanied by her husband on the press tour for 'Stranger Things Season 5.' The couple also confirmed in August 2025 that they had adopted a daughter. As the Netflix series nears its conclusion, Brown's defiant stance on the red carpet has only added to the anticipation surrounding the show's final chapter.
