Your 16th birthday (especially when you’re a female) is supposed be monumental – your parents throw you a surprise party or, you go out and have fun with your friends.  For Millie Bobby Brown, she’s celebrating her 16th birthday in a very different way – she’s calling out the media for sexualizing her over the years on the Gram!

 

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Millie created a compilation video, which shows controversial headlines, red carpet appearances and more.  In the caption she writes, “16 has felt like a long time coming.  I feel like change needs to happen for not only this generation but the next. our world needs kindness and support in order for us children to grow and succeed.  The last few years haven’t been easy, I’ll admit that.  There are moments I get frustrated from the inaccuracy, inappropriate comments, sexualisation, and unnecessary insults that ultimately have resulted in pain and insecurity for me.  But not ever will I be defeated.  I’ll continue doing what I love and spreading the message in order to make change.  Let’s focus on what needs changing and I hope this video informs you on the things that go on behind the scenes of the headlines and flashing lights.  Dont worry I’ll always find a way to smile.”

 

 

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16 has felt like a long time coming. i feel like change needs to happen for not only this generation but the next. our world needs kindness and support in order for us children to grow and succeed. the last few years haven’t been easy, I’ll admit that. there are moments i get frustrated from the inaccuracy, inappropriate comments, sexualization, and unnecessary insults that ultimately have resulted in pain and insecurity for me. but not ever will i be defeated. ill continue doing what i love and spreading the message in order to make change. let’s focus on what needs changing and I hope this video informs you on the things that go on behind the scenes of the headlines and flashing lights. dont worry I’ll always find a way to smile ;) leggo 16 ?.

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Catch Millie in the upcoming season of Stranger Things, in production now.

 

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