Everything Millie Bobby Brown (Usually) Eats In A Day, Plus Her Self Care Strategies
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You probably know Millie Bobby Brown for her biggest role to date as Eleven in Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. However, there's much more to the 19-year-old actress than fighting demogorgons from The Upside Down or teasing her friend and co star Noah Schnapp off set. In fact, she has nearly grown out of her first big role, with the series aiming to wrap up in the next few years.
"I'm hoping this [next] chapter will include more stories that I care about and [that] move people," Millie says. "Female-focused stories are something I found a lot of passion in."
Millie has not been shy to explore other projects already, though—particularly ones that empower young women. She produced and starred as the titular character in Netflix's Enola Holmes film franchise. She also has her own skincare line, Florence by Mills, which is named after her great-grandmother because she "embraced herself and did things that made her happy all her life," something Millie seems very passionate about as well.
Women's Health caught up with Millie to talk favorite foods, self care, and her new partnership with Essentia Water.
She drinks a ton of water.
Obviously, Millie wouldn't be partnering with a water brand if she wasn't obsessed with staying hydrated. She starts every day by drinking at least half a bottle of water. "I've always found that hydration is the biggest key to keeping your skin happy and healthy and that is what Essentia's message is, so it felt like the most organic relationship," she says.
Millie's interest in hydrating actually began when she founded her skincare line, though. "I’ve discovered how hydration plays a key role in healthy, glowing skin," she said in a press release. "Learning how to take better care of my skin—especially after years of wearing heavy makeup on set—inspired me to help others my age to do the same. Something as simple as staying hydrated can make a huge difference—it all starts from within!"
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After putting on her contacts, hydrating, and brushing her teeth, Millie says she will "maybe throw on some mascara and then usually either go to work or go to the grocery store."
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She's in pajamas all day, every day.
Yup, Millie lives in her pajamas. She even went so far once to wear them at a golf course with a dress code (I respect it).
"Most people take PJs off and put real clothes on. No, no. This is like the opposite for me. I keep my PJs on, or put [a new set] on," Millie says.
The 19-year-old actress also says her friends and family love to gift her pajamas for Christmas or her birthday, given how much she loves them. "For me, life is about being comfy and cozy," she says.
Since she just turned 19, I can only imagine how many sets she got gifted!
She loves fruit, huevos rancheros, and Greek salad.
Millie isn't very picky when it comes to food, and basically eats whatever is in front of her. "I'll never say no to anything," she says.
However, she did share a few of her favorite meals for breakfast and lunch: huevos rancheros huevos (oddly, though, she doesn't really like eggs) and Greek salad. "[Huevos rancheros] is what I'd get if I'm going to a breakfast place, other than that I am not the type to order an omelet." She also loves Italian food. Fruit is Millie's go-to snack on set. She usually goes for apples, pears, mangos, or grapes.
She takes her animals everywhere.
Millie likes to journal, but nothing chills her out more than spending time with her animals. She even brings some of her pets to set (she used to bring up to four, but now she's dialed it back to two to three). "Animal healing is the biggest way to calm down for me, personally," she says.
Millie has a pet donkey, goats, five dogs, a cat, and a dwarf bunny named Bellatrix (who she keeps in her office at all times. Aww). "Everything revolves around my animals," Millie says.
She's averse to wellness trends.
As far as wellness goes, Millie sticks to the basics. "I don't really follow wellness trends because they come and go so easily," she says. Her two tried and true wellness methods? Drinking water and wearing sunscreen. "I drink water right before bed and right as my eyes open in the morning," she says.
Her one must-have? A water bottle. Very on-brand!
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