Actress Millie Bobby Brown surprised her fans by recreating Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic silver sheer gown look from the premiere of 1997’s Hard Eight.
The tribute took place yesterday (February 27) at the European debut of her new film, The Electric State. The fashion homage came amid ongoing accusations that the 21-year-old looks “a decade older” than her age.”
“I can’t believe she’s only 20. She looks 35!” one follower wrote.
Far from feeling offended by the comments, the actress has leaned into her more “grown-up” appearance by uploading similar tributes to figures such as Pamela Anderson and Britney Spears to her social media.
Millie Bobby Brown’s tribute to Gwyneth Paltrow revived fan accusations of the 21-year-old looking “a decade older” than her age
Brown attended the premiere in Madrid with her husband, 22-year-old Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi.
The couple, who married in secret last year and later held a lavish wedding in Tuscany in September 2024, are no strangers to the public eye and their opinions, with their marriage being similarly criticized for happening “too soon” for people of their age.
Despite the claims that the look made her appear older, the shimmering gown referenced a 25-year-old Gwyneth Paltrow, who was just four years older than the Stranger Things star when she wore the ensemble in 1997.
Millie’s fans defended her appearance, stating that the criticism came from a “dishonest” place that seeks to shame the actress for her natural look and features.
“Don’t get why people think she looks 30,” one user wrote. “She looks unreal and very young. What is wrong with people? Blonde hair also suits her perfectly.”
Comments about the actress’ looks began in 2024, with accusations of her having injected cosmetic fillers into her face
Speculation surrounding the actress’ appearance has not been limited to her fashion choices, initially centering around rumors of the 21-year-old having used cosmetic fillers around September 2024.
Promotional photos for her fashion brand, Florence by Mills, made fans question the changes in Millie’s appearance.
According to them, the actress seemed to have fuller lips and plumper cheeks, which they believed were the result of plastic procedures.
“I feel bad for the societal pressures that lead such a young girl to do this,” one user said at the time.
Dr. Paul Banwell, a cosmetic surgeon, gave his opinion on Millie’s facial changes in an interview shortly after.
“Her cheekbones appear higher, and her lips appear fuller, which could be the result of filler,” he said.
The Doctor stressed that while some subtle cosmetic work could be the culprit, the changes were more likely to be due to her naturally maturing face and developing bone structure rather than any cosmetic intervention.
“She’s only 21!” One fan wrote, echoing the sentiments of many who felt the actress looked much more mature than her age would suggest
