““Stranger Things” star Millie Bobby Brown is taking some time on her 16th birthday to reflect on her career thus far, revealing to fans just how much public scrutiny has weighed on her heart.

““ya girls 16,” she began the Instagram post. “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.”

“She went on to detail how uncomfortable certain critiques have become over the years, including her discomfort with being sexualized at such a young age, a prominent talking point when it comes to Brown and other “Stranger Things” stars.”

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