Millie Bobby Brown, the star of Stranger Things and Enola Holmes, has always been a favourite of audiences because of her confidence and wit. Even the most poised stars have their moments of embarrassment, and Millie’s first appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2017 is one such unforgettable episode.
The young British actress dreamt of being on Ellen’s couch for years. Millie revealed during her debut appearance that she had sent countless videos of herself dancing, hoping to catch the attention of the show’s producers. She excitedly said and exclaimed, “Ellen! Why are you not getting me on the show?! I’ve been trying since I was six!”
While Millie was ecstatic to finally sit across from Ellen, the iconic host had a surprise up her sleeve a throwback email from a much younger Millie. Ellen revealed that the email sent back in 2013, had been dug up by her production team. The moment Ellen mentioned the email, Millie’s face turned crimson with embarrassment as she nervously tried to steer the conversation away. But Ellen, being Ellen, went ahead and read it aloud.
“Hi there Ellen, you should invite me on the show so I can tell my crazy story of what me and my family are doing in Los Angeles. It’s hilarious,” the email read.
The audience busted into huge laughter while Millie covered her face, clearly embarrassed but also laughing along with everyone else. It was a light-hearted and genuinely sweet moment highlighting Millie’s charm and youthful innocence.
Despite the playful embarrassment, Millie handled the situation with her signature humor and grace, turning the moment into one of the most memorable segments of her early career.
Though The Ellen DeGeneres show eventually ended amid controversy, moments like Millie’s adorable email reveal remind fans why the show was such a beloved platform for stars to share their candid, unscripted selves.
