Hollywood has always had famous child actors. Stars like Shirley Temple and Jackie Coogan paved the way. Over time, their earnings have grown. Recently, reports revealed that, Millie Bobby Brown, a 17-year-old set a new record. This young actor earned $10 million for one role, more than many Hollywood A-listers.

The Highest-Paid Child Star in History

In July 2022, reports confirmed that Millie Bobby Brown earned $10 million for starring in and co-producing Enola Holmes 2. She became famous for her role in Stranger Things. At 17, she earned the highest salary ever for a child actor. Moreover, earlier leaks showed she was already making a high income. At just 14, during season 3 of Stranger Things, she earned $250,000 per episode, totaling $2 million for the season. As a result, her $10 million paycheck in 2022 surpassed the earnings of Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, who made around $6-8 million for Dune. Even experienced stars like Nicole Kidman reportedly make less than $10 million per film today.

Millie Bobby Brown on Child Actor Salaries

In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Millie, now 22, spoke about salary leaks. She emphasized that revealing financial details of child actors' contracts is harmful. “It just puts children in a really dangerous situation,” she said. “I think everybody’s a little bit too lax about the way that children are brought up in the industry. I grew up with a lot of eyes on my parents, but I feel that those were the people that protected me the most.”

Millie Bobby Brown’s Rise to Stardom

Millie became famous at 11 through Stranger Things. Since then, she has expanded her career significantly. The show will conclude this year. Meanwhile, she has taken on major roles in Godzilla: King of the Monsters and The Electric State. Additionally, she starred in streaming hits like Enola Holmes and Damsel. Furthermore, Millie has stepped behind the camera, working as an executive producer on her latest projects. Her journey from child star to producer proves her power in Hollywood. She is more than just a rising talent—she is a force to be reckoned with.