From 'Stranger Things' to leading lady—Millie Bobby Brown steps into the spotlight with Vanity Fair, 'The Electric State'.
Millie Bobby Brown has officially entered a new era. As Stranger Things gears up for its final season, the actress is looking ahead to a fresh chapter, and her latest Vanity Fair cover proves she’s ready to take on the world. Photographed by Sølve Sundsbø for the magazine’s March issue, Brown embodies effortless sophistication, marking a striking transition from child star to a confident young woman in Hollywood.
In the interview, Brown opens up about the pressures of growing up in the spotlight, her new life as Mrs. Jake Bongiovi, and her highly anticipated sci-fi epic, The Electric State. While she’s still best known for her role as Eleven, Brown is eager to expand her career beyond Hawkins, Indiana. The Electric State, helmed by Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo, promises to showcase her in a whole new light. “I feel like there’s so much more to tell with her [Eleven],” she teased, hinting at a potential revisit to the character decades down the line. “So, I don’t know… 30 years time, we’ll see what happens.”
Millie Bobby Brown for Vanity Fair
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But it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. Brown reflects on the intense scrutiny she faced as a child star, revealing that social media took a toll on her body image.
“I was like, ‘Oh my goodness, this is making me feel horrible about myself,’” she admitted, a realization that prompted her to remove social media from her phone at 18.
Instead, she’s choosing to prioritize her mental health and real-world experiences—including sending playful DMs to pop stars. Brown hilariously recounted how she messaged Sabrina Carpenter before a concert in Atlanta with a cheeky request: “Can you arrest me?” to which the Espresso singer responded, “I would love to arrest you.”
The Vanity Fair shoot itself is another statement-making moment, with Brown exuding confidence in a sleek white cropped bodysuit and curve-hugging nylons. It’s a grown-up, high-fashion look that signals her evolution from the girl who once rocked Eleven’s buzz cut to a full-fledged leading lady.
As she bids farewell to Stranger Things and steps into the world of The Electric State, one thing is certain: Millie Bobby Brown is in control of her narrative, her career, and her future. And we’re just along for the ride.
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