Millie Bobby Brown recently opened up about her friendships in an honest conversation on The Drew Barrymore Show. The Stranger Things star, who was dressed casually in lavender sweats and a matching pimple patch, shared that her 20th birthday party would have a unique twist—it was going to be wedding-themed. Millie, who has often expressed that she doesn’t party much, used the occasion to avoid the typical bachelorette party, admitting, “I don’t party, just in general.”
What caught the attention of her fans, however, was when she revealed that she doesn’t have many female friends. Instead, she shared that some of her closest friendships are with the fraternity brothers of her now-husband, Jake Bongiovi. Millie explained, “Jake’s fraternity brothers back in college are like some of my closest friends and so we had like a bachelorette party but I was the only girl.”
Her comment stirred some reactions online, with some people labeling her as “not a girl’s girl,” a term that has sparked debate in recent years. While some people criticized her for not aligning with traditional female friendships, Millie seemed to embrace her own preference for a smaller, more intimate circle of friends.
In a later interview with the Sunday Times, Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi spoke more about her tight-knit support system. She noted that she keeps a very small circle of friends, mostly people who aren’t involved in the entertainment industry, aside from Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp and a few college friends. Millie emphasized the importance of being surrounded by good people who foster individual growth, reflecting a mature outlook on relationships and personal development.