So, I was watching Enola Holmes the other day, you know, the one where Millie Bobby Brown plays this super-smart, super-sleuthy teenager. And it got me thinking, "Hey, how old was Millie when she filmed this thing?" I mean, she's so good at playing a teenager, it's easy to forget she's actually an actress, not a real-life Holmes sister.
Now, I know what you're thinking, "Dude, it's not like she's playing a little kid or something. She's not that far off from Enola's age." And you're right, but hear me out. I've got this weird fascination with age, you know? Like, I can't help but wonder how old the actors were when they played their iconic roles. It's like a fun little trivia game in my head.
So, let's dive in, shall we?
Millie Bobby Brown, our favorite Stranger Things star turned Enola Holmes, was born on February 19, 2004. That makes her, let me do the math real quick... counts on fingers ...17 years old as of 2021. Pretty impressive, right?
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Now, Enola Holmes was released in September 2020. So, when Millie was filming it, she was a fresh 16-year-old. Sixteen! Can you even? I mean, I was still trying to figure out algebra at that age, and here she is, playing a character who's solving mysteries and outsmarting grown-ups left and right.
But wait, there's more!
Here's where it gets even more interesting. Enola, the character, is supposed to be 14 or 15 in the movie. So, Millie was actually playing a character who was a couple of years younger than her. How cool is that? It's like she was playing a younger version of herself. Or maybe she was just tapping into her inner teenager. Either way, it's pretty amazing.
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And you know what? I think that age gap might be part of what makes Millie's performance so great. She's not too far removed from Enola's age, so she can really understand and relate to her character. It's like she's not just acting, she's being Enola. It's kind of mind-blowing when you think about it.
But wait, there's even more!
Now, I know what you're thinking. "Okay, okay, we get it. Millie was 16 when she filmed Enola Holmes. But what about the other movies and shows she's been in?" Well, I'm glad you asked, because I've got the scoop on that too.
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Millie started her acting career when she was just 12 years old, playing Madison O'Donnell in the BBC series In the Long Run. She was 13 when she auditioned for the role of Eleven in Stranger Things, and the rest, as they say, is history. She was 14 when the first season of Stranger Things was released, and she's been killing it ever since.
So, there you have it. Millie Bobby Brown was 16 years old when she played the brilliant and brave Enola Holmes. Pretty impressive, huh? It just goes to show that age is just a number, and talent knows no bounds. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some more trivia to look up. Until next time, folks!