Why Did Millie Bobby Brown File Complaint Against David Harbour?
Before the filming of Stranger Things Season 5 began, a surprising controversy unfolded between co-stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour. According to reports, the actress best known for portraying Eleven allegedly filed a harassment and bullying complaint against Harbour, who plays her on-screen adoptive father, Chief Jim Hopper.
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The production of Stranger Things Season 5 — which wrapped up in December 2024 — reportedly began under this cloud of tension. Sources revealed that Millie submitted a formal complaint before filming started, and the investigation into her allegations lasted for months.
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An insider told Daily Mail that the complaint contained multiple pages of detailed claims, though there were no accusations of sexual misconduct. To ensure Millie’s comfort and safety, a representative was reportedly present on set throughout the filming of the final season.
Neither Netflix, Millie Bobby Brown, nor David Harbour have commented publicly on the matter as of now.
Despite the behind-the-scenes strain, Brown and Harbour’s on-screen chemistry has long been one of Stranger Things’ emotional cornerstones — reflecting a touching father-daughter relationship filled with both affection and conflict.
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Interestingly, the two have previously acknowledged that their off-screen bond often mirrored their characters’ emotional dynamic. Back in 2018, during PaleyFest in Los Angeles, a then 14-year-old Millie shared that she and Harbour often experienced real emotional highs and lows, much like Eleven and Hopper.
Their authenticity, she explained, helped create some of the most powerful and heartfelt moments in the Netflix series — making this latest revelation all the more unexpected for fans awaiting the show’s epic final season.
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