David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown have publicly stated they remain on good terms following a false harassment claim involving the actors [1, 2].
The public clarification aims to protect the professional reputations of both stars and reassure fans of the stability of the cast on the set of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ [4, 5].
Harbour addressed the reports by emphasizing the strength of his bond with Brown. He said, "We adore each other" [1]. The actor said, "She loves me" [3].
According to reports, the allegations involved bullying and harassment during the production of the series [3]. Both actors have since refuted these claims, characterizing the reports as false [5].
Descriptions of Harbour's reaction to the allegations vary across reports. Some sources said that he suffered a breakdown after the false reporting occurred [5]. Other reports described the situation as a simple rupture-and-repair process and said that the pair are fine now [3].
Harbour reiterated the positive status of their friendship in a separate statement. He said, "We still adore each other" [2].
The actors chose to speak out to ensure the public understood that their working relationship remains positive despite the rumors [5].
“"We adore each other."”
The public denial by both lead actors serves to mitigate potential production delays or casting controversies that often follow harassment allegations. By presenting a united front, Harbour and Brown are attempting to neutralize a narrative of toxicity on the 'Stranger Things' set, which is critical for the brand image of a high-profile Netflix production.
