Millie Bobby Brown on the emotional toll of leaving Stranger Things

During a recording of the Happy Sad Confused podcast in New York City, Brown described an unexpected period of depression following the production wrap. The transition proved jarring for the actress, who began her tenure on the show at age ten. She admitted to reaching out to co-stars, including David Harbour, Winona Ryder, and Finn Wolfhard, to secure their connections, apologizing for any past friction and seeking reassurance that their bond would survive the end of the series.

This reconciliation extended to her relationship with David Harbour, who played her on-screen father, Jim Hopper. While reports previously surfaced regarding an internal investigation into their on-set dynamic, Harbour recently confirmed that they resolved their differences by speaking directly, bypassing third-party intervention. He characterized the friction as a typical family dispute, noting that once they cleared the air, their professional and personal rapport remained intact. For Brown, the departure remains a singular, difficult milestone, as she continues to process the end of a character that effectively defined her childhood.