Millie Bobby Brown and Winona Ryder are two of the most popular and talented actors in Hollywood. They are also co-stars on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, where they play Eleven and Joyce Byers, respectively. But are they related in real life? The answer is no, they are not related by blood or marriage. However, they do share a close and unique friendship that has developed over the years of working together.
How They Met
Brown and Ryder met on the set of Stranger Things, which premiered in 2016. Brown was only 12 years old at the time, while Ryder was 44. Despite their age difference, they quickly bonded over their shared experiences of being child stars and dealing with fame at a young age.
Ryder, who rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with movies like Beetlejuice, Heathers, and Edward Scissorhands, became a mentor and a mother figure to Brown, who had her breakthrough role as Eleven, a telekinetic girl who escapes from a secret laboratory.
Ryder gave Brown advice on how to cope with the pressures of the industry, how to handle the media attention, and how to grow out her hair after shaving it for the role of Eleven. Brown has said that Ryder is “like family” to her and that she looks up to her as an actor and a person.
How They Work Together
Brown and Ryder have a great chemistry on screen as Eleven and Joyce, two characters who have gone through a lot of trauma and loss, but also found strength and love in each other. In the first season of Stranger Things, Joyce was more focused on finding her missing son Will than caring for Eleven, who was hiding in her house. However, by the end of the season, Joyce’s maternal instincts kicked in and she helped Eleven escape from the evil Dr. Brenner and his agents.
In the second season, Joyce took Eleven under her wing after she was separated from her friends and Hopper, who had adopted her as his daughter. Joyce helped Eleven find her biological mother and her lost sister Kali, and also comforted her when she was heartbroken over Mike. In the third season, Joyce became even more protective of Eleven after Hopper’s apparent death and decided to move away from Hawkins with her and Will.
According to the showrunners, the Duffer Brothers, Ryder and Brown have a similar rapport off screen as well. They said that Ryder has helped Brown navigate the challenges of being a young celebrity and that they have a lot of fun together on set. They also said that Ryder has influenced Brown’s acting style and that they often improvise their scenes together.
How They Support Each Other
Brown and Ryder have shown their mutual admiration and support for each other on various occasions. They have praised each other’s performances in interviews, complimented each other’s outfits on red carpets, and hugged each other at award shows.
Brown has also expressed her gratitude to Ryder for being a role model and a friend to her. She once said that Ryder is “one of the most incredible women” she has ever met and that she is “so grateful” for having her in her life.
Ryder has also gushed about Brown’s talent and personality. She once said that Brown is “extraordinary” and “a force of nature”. She also said that Brown is “very smart” and “very funny” and that she loves spending time with her.
Conclusion
Millie Bobby Brown and Winona Ryder are not related by blood or marriage, but they have formed a strong bond over their shared experiences of being child actors and co-stars on Stranger Things. They have become like family to each other and have supported each other through thick and thin. They are both amazing actors who have brought their characters to life with passion and emotion. They are also inspiring women who have overcome many obstacles in their careers and personal lives. They are truly a dynamic duo that fans love to watch on screen and off screen.
