Millie Bobby Brown’s tearful farewell to ‘Stranger Things’ as final season wraps up makes fans emotional

Millie Bobby Brown’s tearful farewell to ‘Stranger Things’ as final season wraps up makes fans emotional
After filming for the fifth and final season of 'Stranger Things' concluded, Millie Bobby Brown bid goodbye to the role that made her a household name (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images, @Stranger_Things/Netflix/X)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: The final season of 'Stranger Things' has officially wrapped, marking the end of an era for Millie Bobby Brown, who has spent eight years playing the iconic role of Eleven.

When the show first premiered in July 2016, Brown was just 11 years old, and now, at 20, she’s saying goodbye to the cast and crew who have been with her since the very beginning.

Millie Bobby Brown attends the Damsel World Premiere at The Plaza on March 01, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Netflix)
Millie Bobby Brown attends the 'Damsel World' premiere at The Plaza on March 1, 2024, in New York City (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Netflix)

Millie Bobby Brown bids tearful farewell to 'Stranger Things'

Millie Bobby Brown shared a deeply emotional post on Instagram on December 20, Friday, commemorating the end of the series 'Stranger Things' with a series of photos, capped by a heartfelt video.

In the video, which was shot in grayscale, Brown can be seen giving a tearful speech to the cast and crew as filming concluded.


 
 
 
 
 
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"Isn't graduation supposed to bring relief, like you're glad to leave behind the teachers and classmates?" Brown asked, her voice cracking.

"Not me. I am nowhere near ready to leave you guys," she continued, before bursting into tears.

"I love each and every one of you, and I'll forever carry the memories and bonds we've created together as a family," she said.

She signed off the message with "With love, el."

With filming being concluded, fans are now eagerly awaiting the release of the final season.

'Stranger Things' fans turn emotional over Millie Bobby Brown's speech

Fans flooded the comment section, sharing their support for Millie Bobby Brown, who they’ve watched grow up on screen.

Millie Bobby Brown makes a name for herself after appearing in 'Stranger Things' in 2016 (Screenshot/Netflix)
Millie Bobby Brown was just 11 years old when 'Stranger Things' premiered in 2016 (screenshot/Netflix)

"That's a wrap, love. So proud of you and so happy I got to watch you grow," wrote one fan.

Another commented, "So proud of how far you have come, and I can't wait to see this new season!! I literally love all of y'all, and I'm crying because I'm so happy and also really sad about this being the last season."

A third fan simply stated, "This day belongs in the history books."

One fan shared, "We’re not ready to say goodbye to her 💔"

Another wrote, "I’m not crying you’re crying."

A follower commented, "I am sobbing. we are so so proud of you millie, you have brought so much to so many people and i hope you know that🫶🏻"

One person stated, "Forever our favorite casting🤍"

Another individual observed, "It's so sad because goodbye ST 5 and thank you for making everything🙌😭"

Fans of 'Stranger Things' have been eagerly following the series since it first captivated audiences with its mix of supernatural elements and '80s nostalgia. Season 5 is expected to release in 2025.

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