Millie Bobby Brown's Early TV Roles
Millie Bobby Brown is back on screens in Netflix's Enola Holmes 3, but many fans have forgotten her brief appearance in the ABC sitcom Modern Family. The 22-year-old actress, best known for playing Eleven in Stranger Things, had a number of guest roles in US television before her breakthrough.
Born in Spain in 2004, Brown's family moved extensively before settling in Orlando, Florida when she was eight. During her time in the US, she landed parts in shows like Intruders, NCIS, and Grey's Anatomy. However, the work was not enough to keep the family in America, and they eventually returned to England.
When Did Millie Bobby Brown Appear on Modern Family?
Modern Family marked Brown's fourth television appearance. She featured in the episode "Closet? You'll Love It!" which aired in March 2015. This was the 17th episode of Season 6.
In the episode, Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell), Luke Dunphy (Nolan Gould), and Manny Delgado (Rico Rodriguez) attempt to destroy a drone that had been filming Gloria (Sofía Vergara) in a swimsuit outdoors. Their efforts lead to a viral video of Phil on YouTube.
Who Did Millie Bobby Brown Play?
Millie Bobby Brown portrayed the character Lizzie, a young girl who lends her pink sparkly bike to Manny so he can chase the drone. The role was small but memorable for fans who later recognized her.
Fans on Reddit expressed astonishment upon discovering the cameo. One user commented, "Refuse to believe that was her," while another joked they were "today years old" when they found out. Another viewer posted, "OMG HOW DID I MISS IT!"
Brown's Early Struggles in Hollywood
Speaking to Vogue, Brown revealed that small parts like her Modern Family cameo helped sustain her during difficult times. "I don't think I realised how much rejection was waiting for me," she explained. She recalled a casting director who told her she would never succeed, claiming she was "too mature" for the screen.
Despite the setbacks, Brown's career skyrocketed with Stranger Things, and she now stars in major productions like Enola Holmes 3. Modern Family airs on E4 in the UK from 3pm.
