Matt Lucas Apologizes to Millie Bobby Brown After Appearance Comment Sparks Backlash
Matt Lucas has apologized to Millie Bobby Brown after comments he made about her appearance.
The British actor and comedian shared his apology on Instagram after the Stranger Things star posted a video calling out journalists for criticizing how she looks.
“Dear Millie, I just saw your post and wanted to respond, and provide some context,” Lucas wrote. “Nearly 25 years ago I co-wrote and appeared in a sketch show called Little Britain. There was a character in it called Vicky Pollard, who had blonde hair and always wore a pink top, and in the photo you had blonde hair and wore a pink top so I pointed out the similarity by posting one of her catchphrases.”
The Gladiator II actor continued, “I thought you looked terrific and I was mortified when the press wrote that I ‘slammed’ you, firstly because that’s not my style, and secondly because I think you’re brilliant. I would not have posted it if I had thought it would have upset you but I realize it has and for that I apologize. Matt x.”
Lucas was referring to a post he made on X (formerly Twitter), where he shared a photo of Brown in a pink jacket with a blonde updo. He captioned it with the phrase, “No but yeah but,” which comes from his Little Britain character, Vicky Pollard. The Daily Mail later wrote an article accusing Lucas of taking a “savage swipe” at Brown.
Lucas’ apology came after Brown posted a video calling out critics who comment on her looks, especially during her The Electric State press tour.
“I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason people can’t seem to grow up with me,” she said. “Instead, they act like I’m supposed to stay frozen in time, like I should still look the way I did on Stranger Things season one, and because I don’t, I’m now a target.”
She continued, “The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices, is disturbing, and the fact that some of these articles are written by women makes it even worse. We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when it comes down to it, it seems a lot easier to just tear them down for clicks.”
Brown has often spoken about the challenges of growing up in the public eye. Her latest video highlights the pressure young women face when their appearance is constantly judged.
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