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51-Year-Old Actor Played Young Actress' Father In A Hit Show, Was Then Accused Of 'Harassing' Her

Last Updated: June 11, 2026, 15:34 IST1 / 8 David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown became a global sensation after they played the role of Jim Hopper and El in Netflix's hit show, Stranger Things. While they played the role of father-daughter on screen, an incident just before the show's last season in 2025 shocked everyone. Representatives for Netflix, Brown, and Harbour have not responded to PEOPLE’s requests for comment regarding the claims. 6 / 8 “I obviously have a really special bond with David because we have a father-daughter relationship and we do every scene together. ADVERTISEMENT7 / 8 worked together for 10 years during her formative teenage years, playing father and daughter," he told Variety recently.

Last Updated: June 11, 2026, 15:34 IST

1 / 8 David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown became a global sensation after they played the role of Jim Hopper and El in Netflix's hit show, Stranger Things. While they played the role of father-daughter on screen, an incident just before the show's last season in 2025 shocked everyone. Wondering what was it? Harbour was accused of 'harassing' Brown on the sets. Let's find out what happened next.

2 / 8 It all started after a report by The Daily Mail claimed that the 20-year-old actress allegedly filed a harassment and bullying complaint against Harbour, who portrays her adoptive father, Chief Jim Hopper, on the hit Netflix series.

3 / 8 The report claimed that Brown lodged the complaint before the start of production on season five, which wrapped filming in December 2024. “She filed a harassment and bullying claim before they started shooting the last season," an insider told the outlet, adding that “there were pages and pages of accusations" and that the investigation “went on for months."

4 / 8 The allegations, however, reportedly did not include any claims of sexual misconduct. The source further alleged that Brown had a representative present on set throughout the filming of the final season to ensure her comfort and safety. Representatives for Netflix, Brown, and Harbour have not responded to PEOPLE’s requests for comment regarding the claims.

5 / 8 While neither of the actors did not directly address the rumours, Brown later indirectly dismissed tension between them. She was speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet of their show's premiere when she talked about David and shared that the kind of bond she shares with Harbour is “really special".

6 / 8 “I obviously have a really special bond with David because we have a father-daughter relationship and we do every scene together. You’ll really get to see that in season 5. It’s been so special to have him along the journey for me," Brown said.

7 / 8 worked together for 10 years during her formative teenage years, playing father and daughter," he told Variety recently.