Millie Bobby Brown, the star best known for her role on Stranger Things, is prioritizing her recovery after sustaining a dislocated shoulder, leading to her absence from the highly anticipated Stranger Things finale event in New York City last week. The latest Millie Bobby Brown injury update confirms that her health remains top priority, as the actress continues to recover at home.
The 21-year-old was originally scheduled to join her castmates for a special viewing of the series finale at the Paris Theater, but due to her injury, she instead remained home according to a source. While disappointed to miss the in-person celebration, Brown still found a way to participate remotely with her fellow cast members.
Connecting with the Cast Despite Injury
Even though she could not be there in person, Brown joined in the festivities by receiving a special arrangement. As the source noted,
“a link to watch it at the same time”
as her coworkers was provided, ensuring she stayed connected with the event. The group, including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Joe Keery, Natalia Dyer, Maya Hawke, Caleb McLaughlin, Jamie Campbell Bower, Charlie Heaton, and Noah Schnapp, gathered without her at the New York theater.
A representative for Millie Bobby Brown did not respond to requests from Entertainment Weekly for further comment, leaving fans and media with limited details directly from the actress’s team. Her absence also extended to an event at the Paley Center in New York City several days later, which was similarly attended by her fellow Stranger Things stars.
Recent Updates on Her Condition
This is not the first public appearance Brown has missed due to her injury. Earlier in December, she had to skip a live interview on Good Morning America with co-star Noah Schnapp. In a message aired during the interview, Brown expressed her regrets stating,
“I’m really sorry I couldn’t be there with you guys,”
— Millie Bobby Brown, Actress. She then showed her left arm in a sling, adding,
“I took a fall. I wanted to still participate in any way I could, because you know me, Noah, I have to make it about me.”
— Millie Bobby Brown, Actress.
Her positive attitude was evident as she continued to engage with her cast and fans, albeit from afar. Despite her absence, her presence was felt through recorded messages and efforts to stay involved in promotional activities related to the show’s finale.
What Fans Can Expect Next
With Millie Bobby Brown’s ongoing recovery efforts in place, viewers are expected to see her return to public events when her health permits. Meanwhile, fans of Stranger Things can look forward to the series finale, which will be available in select theaters and streaming on Netflix starting December 31 at 8 p.m. ET and 5 p.m. PT. Brown’s situation underscores the challenges actors can face with unexpected injuries during major moments, and her dedication to the show and her co-stars has been evident even as she recovers at home.
