Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NetflixDrake and 14-year-old Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown have struck up an unlikely friendship, which mostly involves them texting back and forth. But now, Brown is taking haters to task for suggesting that their relationship is somehow inappropriate.
It all started when Brown told Access Hollywood that Drake gives her advice about “boys” — but wouldn’t reveal what the advice was. She also said he was a great friend and a great role model, adding, “He texted me the other day and was like, ‘I miss you so much’, and I was like, ‘I miss you more!'”
Most of the comments on the Access Hollywood video were negative, with many suggesting that it isn’t healthy for a 31-year-old to have a friendship with a 14-year-old. Drake was slammed as “weird,” “creepy” and “a pedo,” while several commenters accused him of “grooming” Brown. Another described the situation as “Eleven vs. Predator.”
Millie then took to her Instagram Story to hit back, in a screenshot captured by E! Online.
“Why u gotta make a lovely friendship ur headline?” the actress wrote. “U guys are weird… for real. I’m lucky to have people in the business extend their time to help me further my career and offer their wisdom and guidance.”
She added, “I’m very blessed to have amazing people in my life. U don’t get to choose that for me. It’s nice to have people who understand what I do. Now get back to talking about real problems in this world other than my friendships… jeez.”
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