Millie Bobby Brown is reflecting on one of her most important on-screen and off-screen relationships. The “Stranger Things” star opened up about her connection with co-star David Harbour in the midst of recent headlines surrounding the pair. Speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Brown praised Harbour and spoke about the father-daughter dynamic that shaped their friendship since the show’s debut.
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Millie Bobby Brown says David Harbour relationship means ‘so much’ to her
In a candid new interview, Millie Bobby Brown spoke affectionately about David Harbour, who has played her on-screen father, Jim Hopper, since the Netflix phenomenon premiered in 2016. When asked how meaningful their relationship has become as she’s grown up on the show, the 21-year-old actor didn’t hesitate to respond.
“So much, so much,” Brown said. “I mean, we play father and daughter — and similar to Noah [Schnapp] and Noni [Winona Ryder], it’s just like you have an amazing friendship.” Brown’s comments come amid ongoing speculation about tension between the two. Earlier this month, the Daily Mail reported that Brown had filed a formal complaint against Harbour before filming the fifth season in 2024.
The report claimed the document contained multiple “pages of accusations” about harassment and bullying, though it did not allege any sexual misconduct. Both Netflix and the production team reportedly conducted an internal investigation that lasted several months. Representatives for the show have since pushed back against what they described as “wildly inaccurate” reports circulating online.
Despite the controversy, Brown and Harbour appeared united at the “Stranger Things” Season 5 premiere, sharing laughs, hugs, and posing together on the red carpet. Some fans saw it as proof that their friendship remained strong, while others viewed it as a gesture of “damage control,” as suggested by a Variety report.
Regardless of the rumors, Brown has chosen grace and professionalism in how she speaks about Harbour. “But we had two really great, like, Noni and David were amazing,” she told ET. “You know when you get to do a scene with them, put on my big girl pants!”
Originally reported by Zahrah Patel on Reality Tea.
