Millie Bobby Brown made waves on the red carpet during the premiere of Netflix's highly anticipated film "The Electric State" held on Friday in Madrid, Spain. The young actress showcased her flair for fashion by wearing a stunning vintage Giorgio Armani dress, which has historical roots linked to acclaimed actress Gwyneth Paltrow.
The dress, which featured sheer ice-gray fabric adorned with beads, was famously worn by Paltrow at the premiere of "Shakespeare in Love" back in 1998. Not only did Brown pay homage to Paltrow, but she also expertly channeled Paltrow’s look by pairing the gown with a dark blue shawl—a direct nod to the black shawl Paltrow wore during her own red carpet moment.
Paltrow’s appearance was significant for many reasons; it was during this pivotal moment of her career when she captured the Academy Award for Best Actress, making it an iconic part of Hollywood history. Brown confirmed her inspiration for the look on her Instagram, sharing details about the styling choices made for the event.
Styled by Ryan Young, who has worked with Brown throughout her "The Electric State" promotional tour, the actress demonstrated how to blend nostalgia with modern aesthetics. Previously, she had donned outfits reflecting other 1990s icons, such as Pamela Anderson, where she flaunted her bombshell blonde tresses and favored gold satin dresses.
At the premiere, Brown's ensemble was enhanced by her decision to style her platinum blonde hair in loose waves, complemented by glamorous makeup featuring smokey eyes and a pink lip, setting her apart as one of the standout attendees of the night. Her husband, Jake Bongiovi, kept the ensemble casual yet stylish, wearing oversized leather jackets, denim pants, and Loewe boots.
Fans and fellow celebrities flooded social media during and after the event to express their admiration for Brown's latest look. Comments poured in, many echoing similar sentiments. "Omg I’m loving this aesthetic rebrand, her fits have been fire lately," voiced one enthusiastic follower, emphasizing the actress's evolution within the fashion world. "Serve after serve," another user succinctly captured the essence of her appearances.
Among the praising voices included Lauren Sánchez, who remarked, "You look stunning," and even the official Netflix account chimed in, writing, "EXCUSE ME? What a style"—a clear sign of Brown's growing influence on social media.
Despite receiving some negative feedback about her recent looks, Brown has remained unbothered by the critiques. Proving her resilience, she shared on her social media platforms a British Vogue article titled "No One Cares How Old You Think Millie Bobby Brown Looks," signaling her commitment to self-identity and confidence against all odds.
This red carpet moment for "The Electric State" adds to the excitement surrounding the film, which is set to stream on Netflix starting March 7. The film follows the character of Michelle, played by Brown, traversing through alternate dimensions, and promises to showcase her talent beyond her well-known role as Eleven from "Stranger Things." This latest style maneuver not only demonstrates Brown's fashion evolution but marks her as a significant cultural reference point for the current generation of actresses.
Throughout the promotional tour, the young actress has consistently surprised fans with her style choices, and this homage to Paltrow only underlines the connections between past and present Hollywood fashion. With "The Electric State" around the corner, fans are eager to see more of Brown's on-screen presence and style evolution.