Millie Bobby Brown reveals she has split kneecap and won't be attending MTV Movie Awards
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has revealed she split her kneecap.
The 14-year old actress took right to social media to assure everyone that she is okay, but also announced that she will have to miss the MTV Movie and TV Awards, which airs on Monday.
'Hi guys, so another milestone in my life; I've never actually broken a bone, except for now,' Millie said in an Instagram video that showed her with a crutch and her leg in a black adjustable brace.
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Ouch: Millie Bobby Brown, 14, announced on Instagram that she fractured her kneecap
'I have split my kneecap, so I, from the doctor's orders, he told me to rest up and that means that I won't be attending the MTV Awards this weekend.'
The British actress went on to lend her support for her Stranger Things co-stars Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink and Noah Schnapp, and encouraged them to 'have the best time' at the ceremony.
'I love them so dearly, so I wish you guys the best and I'm sending my luck with you and I'll be there in spirit,' Millie added.
'Love you guys so much and peace out.'
Bummer: The Stranger Things star announced the the knee injury will force her to miss the MTV Movie and TV Awards show, which will air on Monday
On the mend: Millie has her knee in a brace and is using a crutch to get around
Stranger Things is nominated for six awards at the ceremony.
Individually, Millie is up for the Best Actor in a Show and the Best Kiss Award for her smooch with co-star Finn Wolfhard.
She won the best actor in a show trophy at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
Hit show: Stranger Things is nominated for six MTV Awards; Millie is up for Best Actor in a Show and the Best Kiss Award
Millie's Instagram post about her injury comes just days after she deleted her Twitter account. She quit the social media app after becoming the target of a wave of satirically homophobic memes.
Brown is public supporter of for the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation's Together movement and has previously voiced support for Parkland shooting survivors.
The reason behind the memes remains unclear, but several Twitter users have claimed they originated as an inside joke for LGBT tweeters.
Brown’s secondary, anti-bullying Twitter account, @Milliestopshate, is still active.
Deleted: Millie Bobby Brown (above May 19) quit her Twitter account Wednesday after becoming the target of a satirically homophobic meme
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