Millie Bobby Brown’s recent visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon instantly caught my attention because it showed a side of her fans rarely get to see. Something is refreshing about watching a young star talk about her final chapter on Stranger Things while having fun with pop culture references we all understand. It makes Hollywood feel a little closer to real life.
What stood out even more was how naturally she blended her memories of playing Eleven with Taylor Swift’s album eras. Moments like this remind us why pop culture conversations matter; they connect different fandoms, from Swifties to sci-fi lovers to rap and hip hop fans who follow entertainment crossovers. When celebrities speak with honesty and humor, it keeps the energy fun and relatable.
This interview also arrives at a moment when fans are preparing to say goodbye to Eleven, a character who helped shape modern TV storytelling. Hearing Millie look back with both emotion and humor gives viewers a warm reason to stay connected until the very end.
Millie Bobby Brown brings Taylor Swift energy to her final ‘Stranger Things’ era.
During her 11th appearance on The Tonight Show, Millie co-hosted alongside Jimmy Fallon and celebrated her final season playing Eleven. When Fallon casually asked if she liked football, she instantly joked, "Yeah, I love Taylor Swift." The audience loved it, and Swifties definitely felt that spark.
From there, she surprised everyone by explaining how Taylor Swift’s iconic eras mirror her experiences on Stranger Things. She told Fallon, "You know, Taylor's different eras perfectly describe Eleven and my experiences on Stranger Things."
She broke it down in a playful way that fans instantly connected with. Millie said,
"Eleven has always been totally fearless, and that taught me to speak now. I wore a red dress when we won our first SAG Award, and Eleven needs to save the world before 1989. Eleven gave me a reputation…"
She continued with personal reflections, tying each Taylor era to her own journey as an actress.
Then she ended with a heartfelt message: "I mean, I'm so lucky to have played Eleven and will be forevermore in debt… So I just want to say I'm so sad that the show is ending… but, hey, that's the life of a showgirl."
This fun crossover of Swift eras, TV nostalgia, and natural celebrity humor is exactly the type of pop moment fans of rap, hip hop, and mainstream culture enjoy. It blends entertainment worlds in an easy, memorable way.