Recent online rumors have falsely accused Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown of making homophobic remarks about her co-star and close friend, Noah Schnapp.

Brown and Schnapp are set to star in the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which is set to premiere sometime in 2025.

These unfounded allegations have their roots in a history of internet trolling aimed at Brown, which previously led her to withdraw from social media platforms.

The controversy began when a parody account named Drop Top posted a fabricated quote alleging that Brown referred to Schnapp as “Lgbbq” and made a joke about setting him on fire.

The post has received over 36 million views on X and numerous responses and shares.

Despite the satirical nature of the account, the post gained significant traction, leading many to mistakenly believe the claims were true.

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