Matt Lucas has issued an apology to Millie Bobby Brown for comments he’s made about her appearance.
The British actor and comedian took to his Instagram right after the Stranger Things star posted a video, publicly calling out journalists for criticizing the way 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 realise it has and for that I apologise. Matt x.”
Lucas was referencing a post he recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) of Brown sporting a pink jacket and blonde updo. He wrote in the post, “No but yeah but,” one of Vicky Pollard’s catchphrases from Little Britain, which ran from 2003-2006. The Daily Mail then wrote an article accusing Lucas of taking a “savage swipe” at the actress.
Lucas’ apology came after the Emmy-nominated actress hit back at critics on social media and journalists who have commented or written stories about her appearance during 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,” Brown said in a three-minute video. “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 added, “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.”
