Millie Bobby Brown has recently shared her heartfelt reflections on the emotional toll of concluding her role as Eleven in the wildly successful Netflix series, *Stranger Things*. During a taping of the podcast *Happy Sad Confused* at the 92nd Street Y in New York City on 24 June, the 22-year-old actress opened up about the challenges she faced following the show’s finale.
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Brown, who has played the beloved character of Eleven for nearly a decade, admitted that watching the final episode led to a wave of emotions that were difficult to process. “I bawled for the whole of January,” she revealed, describing her experience after viewing the finale with her family. She even spoke about spiralling into what she referred to as a “slight” depression following the end of a major chapter in her life.
“It’s been very hard for me,” she confessed. “I would not have expected that coming off of the show. I’m a very happy-go-lucky person.” The emotional upheaval was a surprise to Brown, particularly given the positive demeanor she usually radiates.
In a bid to reconnect with her castmates during this emotionally charged period, Brown frequently reached out to her co-stars. Reflecting on her efforts, she noted, “I called up all of them. I probably seemed a bit crazy.” In her conversations, she made sure to clarify that all was well among them, posing questions like, “We’re still friends, right? You’re not going to stop talking to me anymore?”
Feeling a strong bond after sharing a significant part of her childhood with her co-stars—including Noah Schnapp, Gaten Matarazzo, and Finn Wolfhard—Brown expressed her desire to maintain those relationships. “I was just trying to mend anything. It’s been ten years, and I really want to be friends. You’re my sibling,” she recounted during the podcast.
Her emotional connection to Eleven was evident as she reflected on how deeply intertwined her character and her own life have been. “Since I started the show at ten, the character was me,” she explained further. “My colleagues were in my life more than my own family.” This sentiment underscored just how significant the end of the series was for her: “Saying goodbye was a very, very emotional thing.”
As she prepares to leave her time as Eleven behind, Brown confirmed that she will miss the character immensely, stating, “I’m going to miss Eleven more than anything.” This farewell marks not just an end but also a moment of reflection on her formative years spent with the series and its cast.
Looking ahead, Brown is poised to return to screens in the highly anticipated *Enola Holmes 3*, where she reprises her role as the titular young detective. In this upcoming installment, Enola is set to navigate new adventures, including a marriage to Lord Tewkesbury, portrayed by Louis Partridge, and the peril of her brother, Sherlock Holmes.
The new film, directed by Philip Barantini, compiles elements of both mystery and adventure as Enola’s personal and professional lives converge. The logline suggests a complex case that will test her like never before, with the cinematic return also featuring actors such as Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter.
Fans can expect the full interview with Brown on *Happy Sad Confused*, which is set to air on 29 June, while *Enola Holmes 3* will premiere on 1 July. This next chapter in Brown’s career promises to showcase her talents in a fresh light, even as she bids farewell to a character that has left an indelible mark on her life.