Millie Bobby Brown speaks out about tone after criticism: 'I'm doing my best'

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Millie Bobby Brown addresses the criticism she receives over her accent.

the Weird things The star grew up between England and the United States and has been criticized for the way she speaks in projects in which she is involved. However, the young actress responds to these critics in a new interview.

“I'm an actor,” Brown said in an interview with Max Baligdi. Tik Tok. “I grew up in the public eye. I grew up in America. I come to the set as an actor and I fit in, so I want to emulate other people!”

She continued: “I can't help myself when I'm around my fiancé, or when I'm with people like Jimmy Fallon who have a very American accent. I want to replicate that! And now that I'm in England, I want to replicate that.” [accent]! I'm not doing it intentionally, and I'm sorry if it offends you, okay? But listen, I'm doing my best! “I'm doing my best.”

Brown's breakout role was in the Netflix sci-fi series Weird things At the age of twelve. The actress is currently starring in the fantasy film the girlwhich she also executive produces.

the girl The film's events revolve around an obedient girl who agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find that the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to pay off an old debt. She is thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, and must rely on her wits and will to survive.

The film was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and written by Dan Mazo. Brown's co-stars include Ray Winstone, Nick Robinson, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Angela Bassett and Robin Wright.