Millie Bobby Brown is facing backlash after a photo with a disabled fan went viral for all the wrong reasons. The Stranger Things star—known for her loyal fanbase—is under fire following an awkward meet-and-greet moment that has left many questioning whether the $200 price tag was justified. The interaction, widely circulated on social media, has been labeled “cold” and “uncomfortable” by users who were quick to criticize the encounter. So, what exactly went wrong? Here’s a closer look at the controversy.
A photo of a fan in a wheelchair meeting Millie Bobby Brown has gone viral on social media, drawing significant attention and sparking discussion online.
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Since its posting, the tweet has racked up over 18.5 million views, with more than 80,000 likes and 400 comments. Reactions have been swift and largely critical.
One user questioned, “Did someone superglue her to the stool or what? She could’ve easily stood up and gotten closer to her fan for the photo.”
Another criticized the value of the interaction, writing, “People pay good money for these meet & greets and get this… tragic.” According to India Times, the fan reportedly spent $200 for the experience.
A third commenter echoed the sentiment: “Even if she couldn’t hug her, she could have at least stood up and moved closer.”
“Fear I can’t defend her on this one,” another user admitted, reflecting the disappointment felt even among her supporters.
People weren’t impressed with the way Millie positioned herself.
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Couldn’t she stand up and hug her or something? Um?” user @sevenflings questioned in a February 7, 2025, tweet, which included the now-viral photo.
But not everyone joined in the backlash. Some fans stepped in to defend the newly married actress, arguing that a single snapshot doesn’t necessarily capture the full context.
“It might be a sensory thing,” one user suggested, referencing the fan in the wheelchair. “She might not be comfortable being touched but still wanted a picture. I don’t know what condition she has, but I went to school with a few kids who had severe sensory issues with being touched—even by their parents.”
Another added, “Maybe both of them were comfortable with this, and that’s what really matters.”
Millie started her acting career at just 9 years old.
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Millie Bobby Brown began her acting career in 2013 with her debut role in the ABC fantasy drama Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. While she continued to take on various projects, it was Stranger Things, which premiered in the summer of 2016, that catapulted her to stardom.
Since then, she has starred in major films such as Enola Holmes (alongside Henry Cavill and Sam Claflin), Damsel, Enola Holmes 2, and Godzilla vs. Kong. Beyond acting, she has also ventured into entrepreneurship, launching her own fashion and beauty brand, Florence by Mills.
The highly anticipated fifth and final season of Stranger Things is set to premiere on Netflix later this year, and fans are eager to see how the beloved sci-fi series concludes.
Opinions were split, with some criticizing the interaction while others defended Millie.
