'Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown & Noah Schnapp 'We Thought We Loved Each Other as Kids'

'Eleven' and 'Will' Conclude with Season 5... "Even After the Show Ends, We Are Forever Siblings"

Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp, the stars of the Netflix original series 'Stranger Things', opened up about their youthful feelings and deep friendship as they wrap up the series.

In a joint interview with fashion magazine 'Vogue' released on the 25th (local time), the two reflected on their first meeting during the filming of Season 1 in 2016 up to the release of Season 5.

◆ "I Didn't Recognize Her Before the Buzz Cut"... Mixed First Impressions and the Truth of 'Crush'

Noah Schnapp, who plays 'Will Byers', laughed as he recalled his first meeting with Millie Bobby Brown, who plays 'Eleven', saying, "Millie had a buzz cut, and honestly, I didn't recognize her at first." However, he noted, "As soon as we met, we felt an immediate connection," marking the beginning of their fateful friendship.

Interestingly, there was a subtle atmosphere between the two. Schnapp, who came out as gay in 2023, joked, "I think Millie had a crush on me when we were kids."

Brown coolly admitted, "That's true. I really had a huge crush on him back then." However, she explained, "Looking back, I liked him a lot, but it was more of a deep friendship than a romantic love." Schnapp also confessed, "There was a time when I thought we loved each other," candidly sharing the confusion and affection he experienced before realizing his sexual identity.

◆ From Partners to 'Family'... Noah Becomes the Godfather

Now, their relationship has evolved from friendship to family. Brown named Noah Schnapp as the Godfather of her child with her husband Jake Bongiovi. Schnapp expressed, "Millie makes me feel really comfortable," revealing his sense of responsibility and affection as a godfather.

◆ "We Are Triplets"... Not an End, but a New Beginning

Meanwhile, the two actors recently shared their thoughts on Season 5 of 'Stranger Things', which was released on the 26th, in an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight (ET)'.

When asked, "What will you miss the most after the show ends?" both answered without hesitation, "Each other". Schnapp likened his relationship with Brown to that with his twin sister Chloe, explaining, "We are like siblings," while Brown quipped, "Actually, we are triplets," showcasing their strong bond.

The two stars, who have grown alongside viewers worldwide, emphasized, "The series may end, but our friendship will last forever after the show concludes."