Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown, 16, donates £15,000 to NHS frontline staff fighting coronavirus

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has made a £15,000 donation to NHS staff on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic.

The actress, 16, gave £5,000 each to Bournemouth Hospital Charity, Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal and Southampton Hospitals Charity.

The money will go towards supporting workers throughout the health crisis.

Millie, who has lived with her family in Bournemouth for four years, said: ‘Britain’s NHS workers – and all carers – are an inspiration to us all and are the nation’s heroes.

‘I am in awe of every one of them and just wanted to thank those risking their lives – particularly in hospitals on the South coast.

‘The area is very dear to me and my family and I cannot wait to visit again soon. Keep up the brilliant work and stay safe. Thank you. You are all amazing.’

Donations go towards items including personal care packages, non-perishable food and drink and access to psychologists.

Debbie Anderson, head of charity for Bournemouth Hospital Charity, said: ‘We are committed to supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of our staff at this time, and thanks to the generous donations we have already received we have already purchased health and wellbeing books, toiletries, refreshments, and white boards to communicate with patients and other staff members when wearing PPE.’

Millie is best known for playing Eleven in Netflix sci-fi drama Stranger Things, and will next appear in the films Godzilla vs Kong and Enola Holmes.

The actress is self-isolating at her family’s home in Georgia, US, and she recently revealed she is recording music during lockdown.

Last month, she appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon via video link and discussed her current music making. 

Stranger Things season four filming is currently on hold due to current restrictions brought on by the virus meaning Millie has more time on her hands. 

She told the host: ‘Me and my brother are always in the studio recording stuff and writing stuff.’  

She spoke to Jimmy from her at-home-recording-studio which was decorated with her and her brother, Charlie’s, record collection. 

The actress is often sharing snippets of her singing with her 32.7 million followers on Instagram. 

Last October it was revealed that Millie aimed to take on the charts.

A source told The Sun at the time: ‘Millie is brilliantly talented. She has millions of Stranger Things fans but also has a passion for singing,’ 

‘She already has at least seven songs she loves but isn’t planning to release anything until after she turns 16 in February, partly as her schedule is crazy.’