From Eleven to Icon: Millie Bobby Brown’s Age, Rise to Fame, and First Red Carpet Heels

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In August 2018, Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown elongated her petite height in Louboutin’s transparent Barbaclara sandals at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.

Millie Bobby Brown in a bralette top and matching high waisted scallop pants from Rosie Assoulin's Fall 2018 CollectionMillie Bobby Brown in a bralette top and matching high-waisted scallop pants from Rosie Assoulin’s Fall 2018 Collection at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on August 20, 2018 (Credit: WENN / Ian Wilson / Apega / Patricia Schlein)

The young actress styled her shoes with a bralette top and matching high-waisted scallop pants from Rosie Assoulin’s Fall 2018 Collection.

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Just two years before this polished red carpet moment, Millie Bobby Brown rose to fame as Eleven in Netflix’s Stranger Things—a breakout role that marked the beginning of her evolution from child star to fashion-forward icon.

Millie Bobby Brown gained notability for her role as Eleven in the first season of Netflix science fiction series Stranger ThingsMillie Bobby Brown gained notability for her role as Eleven in the first season of the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things (Credit: Netflix)

In August 2015, Millie Bobby Brown was cast as Eleven in Stranger Things, the supernatural series created by Matt and Ross Duffer. Filming began in November when she was just 11—she turned 12 the following February.

In an NPR interview, the Duffer brothers praised Millie’s rare talent, noting her ability to adjust her performance for the camera with a skill beyond her years. Still, they recalled lighthearted moments that revealed her youth, like the time she arrived on set mysteriously covered in glitter, delaying filming by 45 minutes—a contrast to their adult cast members like David Harbour.

Millie Bobby Brown transforms into Eleven in Stranger Things Season 1, wearing her now-iconic pink dress and blue jacket during one of the show's most intense early scenesMillie Bobby Brown transforms into Eleven in Stranger Things Season 1, wearing her now-iconic pink dress and blue jacket during one of the show’s most intense early scenes (Credit: Netflix)

At the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards, British actress and model Millie Bobby Brown, who had recently turned 14 on February 19, 2018, added a touch of elegance to her ensemble with Alison Lou jewelry.

Millie Bobby Brown pairs sheer-ruffled shoulder details and a cutout velvet set with strappy black Christian Louboutin Barbaclara sandals for a bold yet youthful fashion statementMillie Bobby Brown pairs sheer-ruffled shoulder details and a cutout velvet set with strappy black Christian Louboutin Barbaclara sandals for a bold yet youthful fashion statement

Opening a new chapter in Christian Louboutin’s love affair with transparent PVC, the audacious ‘Barbaclara’ quarter-strap sandals reveal the foot’s innate beauty in 1970s disco style.

They feature chunky 100mm heels and patent leather contrast piping and topstitching.

Millie Bobby Brown highlights her youthful red carpet style in transparent Christian Louboutin Barbaclara sandals, featuring sleek patent trim and a chunky acrylic heelMillie Bobby Brown highlights her youthful red carpet style in transparent Christian Louboutin Barbaclara sandals, featuring sleek patent trim and a chunky acrylic heel

Originally made in Italy, this’ 90s-inspired ankle-strap style featured a chunky acrylic glass heel, but the Barbaclara sandals have since sold out. For the latest Louboutin releases, check retailers like Nordstrom and Mytheresa.

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