David Harbour Breaks His Silence on Millie Bobby Brown's Bullying Claims Tied to 'Stranger Things'
Before the release of the final season of Stranger Things, reports revealed that Millie Bobby Brown had filed a claim against David Harbour on allegations of harassment. While the two actors haven't openly spoken about what occurred, Harbour now admits to tension with his co-star and where they now stand.
Having starred on the Netflix series for 10 years, fans were stunned to learn that Harbour was being accused of bullying and harassment-like behavior by his on-screen daughter. Details of the claim weren't initially revealed, with it reporting on behavioral tension and inappropriate conduct not of a sexual nature. Despite the reports, the two actors appeared in good spirits with each other at the Stranger Things Season 5 red carpet premiere.
Brown once told a reporter that she felt safe with the actor, seeing as they've worked together for so long. In an interview with Variety, Harbour sets the record straight on what really happened with Brown.
The actor said the story was a "weird thing" and "came out in a weird way." He adds that the reported tension was something that occurs in any family-like dynmaic working with someone for a decade.
"It's a show that went on for 10 years. We worked together for 10 years during her formative teenage years, playing father and daughter. I don't know if people have families and friends that you spend a lot of time with for 10 years - you occasionally get in arguments, disagreements," he said.
Harbour added that there are disagreements, "then you come back together," and admits the problem with a million-dollar show is that many people get involved.
"It's simple," he said. "It was just a simple rupture-and-repair thing that, once we cleared everybody out of the way and talked to each other, we're fine. Everyone nowadays is very scared of talking about things. People are very scared of being human. It's unfortunate, because I don't know how to navigate this weird media world. But it was completely normal, and we adore each other and always have."
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Brown told Variety that her relationship with Harbour became more "collaborative creatively" and has "gratitude" for the years they worked together. Harbour also reveals that he and Brown have plans to continue working together.
"You'll see more of me and Millie - 10 years wasn't enough. There is a special bond there. I love her. She loves me," he said.
Harbour currently has a stacked lineup from Violent Night 2, Avengers: Doomsday, John Rambo, and his recent leading role in DTF St. Louis. Meanwhile, Brown's newest installment of Enola Holmes will hit Netflix.
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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 1:22 PM.