A viral social media post claiming Millie Bobby Brown donated $1 million to the LGBTQIA+ community to help “find a cure” has spread across platforms, but the story is entirely false. The claim originated from a parody account and misrepresents the actress’s well-documented support for the community.
The Source of the Viral Rumor
The false story began with a tweet from an X account named @DropPopNet. The tweet, posted in October 2025, stated, “Actress Millie Bobby Brown donated $1,000,000 to the LGBTQIA+ community. ‘I hope they find a cure,’ the actress stated.” The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 100,000 likes and widespread sharing.
Crucially, the @DropPopNet account clearly identifies itself as a “Parody Pop Culture” news outlet in its bio. The account’s profile states it is a “parody/satirical pop culture news outlet, solely and only meant for entertainment purposes,” and explicitly notes that nothing it posts represents factual news. Despite these clear labels, the tweet was mistaken for a genuine news story by many users.
Millie Bobby Brown’s Actual Stance and Support
In stark contrast to the homophobic implications of the viral claim, Millie Bobby Brown is a known ally of the LGBTQIA+ community. Her public statements and actions consistently demonstrate support.
In a 2022 interview, she spoke about LGBTQIA+ representation in her hit show, Stranger Things, saying:
“Can I just say, it’s 2022 and we don’t have to label things… So many kids out there don’t know, and that’s OK. That’s OK to not know. And that’s OK not to label things.”
This comment reflects her supportive stance toward young people exploring their identity. Beyond words, her philanthropic efforts are extensive and well-documented. She has been a dedicated supporter of UNICEF, having been appointed as its youngest-ever Goodwill Ambassador in 2018. Her advocacy work focuses on children’s rights, education, and anti-bullying campaigns.
A History of False Claims and Online Harassment
This recent false donation claim is part of a recurring pattern where the actress is targeted with fabricated and homophobic statements online. In 2018, a similar wave of misinformation led to the #TakeDownMillieBobbyBrown trend. This involved social media users editing her photos and Snapchat stories to include fake, offensive captions that portrayed her as homophobic, Islamophobic, and transphobic.
The trolling campaign was so severe that the then-14-year-old actress deactivated her Twitter account. While she never directly confirmed the trolling was the reason, her departure from the platform coincided with the peak of the harassment. In a 2022 interview with Allure, she shared that she left social media due to hate comments and feeling “out of control and powerless,” particularly after explicit remarks were made about her by a TikToker.
Her stance against bullying is also public. During her acceptance speech at the 2018 MTV Movie & TV Awards, she stated, “I was taught: if you don’t have anything nice to say, just don’t say it. There should be no space in this world for bullying, and I’m not going to tolerate it, and neither should any of you.”
How to Spot Misinformation Online
The rapid spread of this false story highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it. Here are a few simple checks you can do:
- Check the Source: Always look at the profile of the account sharing the news. Parody accounts often state their satirical nature in their bio.
- Look for Multiple Reports: If a major news story is true, it will be reported by multiple established and credible news outlets. The lack of such reporting is a red flag.
- Read Beyond the Headline: Sensational or outrageous headlines are often designed to generate clicks and shares without providing factual content.
The claim that Millie Bobby Brown made a donation to “find a cure” for the LGBTQIA+ community is 100% false. It is a piece of satire mistaken for fact, and it contradicts her long history of inclusive advocacy and allyship.
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Credits: IndiaTimes, FandomWire, Primetimer
