LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hollywood actress Millie Bobby Brown has come under fire following an interaction with a specially-abled fan at a paid meet-and-greet event. While some fans have defended her, others have accused her of insensitivity.
While some fans have defended the ‘Stranger Things’ star, others have labeled her behavior as insensitive, arguing that more effort should have been made to accommodate the fan.
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Controversy erupts over Millie Bobby Brown’s photo with wheelchair-bound fan
The controversy began when a photograph from the event surfaced online, showing Brown seated while posing with a fan who uses a wheelchair.
The image drew immediate attention due to the noticeable distance between the two, creating an awkward visual gap.
The fan, who had reportedly paid $200 for the meet-and-greet experience, appeared to be positioned far away, raising concerns about whether the actress could have done more to make the moment more inclusive.
couldn't she stand up and hug her or something um? pic.twitter.com/qlExGWPjqb
— faye ִ ࣪𖤐 (@sevenflings) February 7, 2025
Many social media users expressed disappointment, arguing that Brown could have stood up, moved closer, or engaged more warmly to make the fan feel more included.
Public reaction: mixed opinions emerge
Following the image’s circulation, public opinion became divided, with many criticizing Brown for what they perceived as a lack of effort.
One X user said, “Even if she couldn’t hug her, she could have at least stood up and moved closer.”
Even if she couldn’t hug her, she could have at least stood up and moved closer.
— Shiro ♡ (@Shiroktsne) February 9, 2025
“People pay good money for these meet & greets and get this… tragic”, said another user.
People pay good money for these meet & greets and get this… tragic
— leila(@Transsleila) February 9, 2025
“did someone superglue her to the stool or what? She could’ve easily stood up and gone closer to her fan for a photo.” said the third one criticizing her attitude.
did someone superglue her to the stool or what? She could’ve easily stood up and gone closer to her fan for a photo.
— Azn Hyunnie (@hyunnie_hunny) February 9, 2025
One said, “some actresses, are just actresses, not humanitarian activists with analysis of equity”
some actresses, are just actresses, not humanitarian activists with analysis of equity
— brandon (@BlueFoxAlaska) February 9, 2025
A critic explained, “i meant she could stand up and kneel beside her like people usually do when they take photos with people in wheelchairs yk? not to stand there like”
i meant she could stand up and kneel beside her like people usually do when they take photos with people in wheelchairs yk? not to stand there like
— faye ִ ࣪𖤐 (@sevenflings) February 9, 2025
“she’s so wrong for this,” remarked a person.
she's so wrong for this
— LUCY(@lucyqrow) February 9, 2025
Other chimed in, “This is gross, she’s nasty for this”
This is gross, she’s nasty for this
— kübra (@Kobra19537141) February 8, 2025
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