“So Wrong”: Millie Bobby Brown Slammed After Awkward $200 Photo With Disabled Fan Goes Viral
April 16, 2025
Millie Bobby Brown is facing major backlash online after a fan photo — reportedly costing $200 — went viral for all the wrong reasons.
The picture, which features the Stranger Things star posing with a disabled fan, quickly circulated across social media this week. Instead of the warm, personal vibe fans expected, the image was widely criticized as awkward, distant, and even cold — sparking disappointment and outrage among fans and disability advocates alike.
“This is so wrong. A $200 photo and she couldn’t even make it feel genuine?” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“You’re meeting a fan who clearly adores you. Where’s the humanity?” said another.
In the viral image, Millie appears to be standing stiffly beside the fan, with little interaction or warmth. Critics claim her body language made the fan encounter feel transactional and impersonal — especially considering the steep price of the photo op.
While some fans have come to her defense — noting that celebrities often have long queues and little time per photo — many feel that being present and kind shouldn’t take more than a few seconds.
“It’s not about perfection. It’s about effort. This was a moment that fan will remember forever — and not in a good way,” one disability advocate commented.
As of now, Millie has not addressed the controversy. Her team also hasn’t released an official statement.
This isn’t the first time celebrity photo ops have stirred debate online, but this particular moment has struck a nerve — especially given Millie’s status as a Gen Z role model and someone often praised for her poise and compassion.
Fans are now calling on her to acknowledge the incident and use the moment as a chance to raise awareness about how disabled fans — and all fans — deserve to be treated with dignity and genuine care.
This story is still unfolding.