Everything You Need To Know About Millie Bobby Brown And Hunter Echo

Millie Bobby Brown isn't "Eleven" outside of the Netflix series "Stranger Things"; she's a teenager. Since her breakout role as a protagonist in the show, Brown has become an influential teen who's taken over red carpets, fashion ad campaigns, and even Skull Island in "Godzilla vs. Kong," per Glamour.

However, like any celebrity, Brown's hefty list of achievements is accompanied by rumors and controversies. Many of these involve relationships with men older than the she is. Notably, her friendship with Drake spouted concern after she described a text exchange between the two at the 2018 Emmys. "You know, we text. We just texted each other the other day and he was like 'I miss you so much,' I was like, 'I miss you more,'" she told Access Hollywood. 

Now, her relationship with TikToker Hunter Echo has come under scrutiny after Echo made some graphic and disturbing claims about the two on an Instagram Live session. Read on to know why Brown's team may be pursuing legal action about the situation.

Hunter "Echo" Ecimovic had 1.6 million TikTok followers before his account was deactivated, along with his Instagram account, per Insider. The content created on his page was limited to comedy skits until pictures of Ecimovic and Millie Bobby Brown kissing surfaced earlier in the year. This led to rumors of the two dating; Ecimovic decided to clarify.

In a since-deleted Instagram Live, Ecimovic made explicit claims about their sexual relationship and how he "groomed" her, per the Daily Mail. Grooming is a tactic used by adults to manipulate children into non-consensual acts. Ecimovic was 20 and Brown was 16 at the time, making this claim absolutely horrendous. The TikToker didn't seem to think so. Addressing the hate in the livestream, he said, "I have nothing to apologize for, so make that clear. I have zero things to apologize for. You guys do not know a single thing at all."

Brown's team spoke to the Daily Mail, saying the remarks Ecimovic made were "not only dishonest, but also are irresponsible, offensive and hateful ... Instead of engaging in a public discourse with him through the press or on social media, we are taking action to ensure that he stops this behavior once and for all." Subsequently, the social media star apologized in a TikTok video. "The livestream, I am sorry for. I'm not proud at all of how I spoke. It sounded very immature, it looked horrible," he said, per The Sun. However, Brown's team may continue pursuing legal action.

As Hunter Echo made headlines for his alleged past relationship with Millie Bobby Brown, the "Stranger Things" actor had been spotted canoodling with Jake Bongiovi — the son of famous singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi. There were rumblings that Brown was dating Bongiovi, and the two reportedly  made their relationship official in June when they were spotted holding hands as they walked together in New York City, per Page Six. Bongiovi carried the actor's adorable pooch in a tote bag as the two strolled side-by-side.

A couple weeks before the duo made their public debut, Bongiovi uploaded a selfie the two to his Instagram page. The selfie was taken in a car, and Bon Jovi's son included the caption, "bff," with a heart emoticon.  Brown shared one more photo alongside Bongiovi as the two looked into the camera while the sun set in the background.

Keep reading to find out more about Brown's dating history. 

Millie Bobby Brown's dating life has been a point of interest in the media for quite some time. The actor was previously romantically linked to David Beckham and Victoria Beckham's son Romeo Beckham, as well as singer Jacob Sartorius, per The Sun. Her most serious relationship was with teenage rugby star Joseph Robinson in 2020. Brown confirmed the two were dating when she uploaded a photo alongside Robinson to her Snapchat, but the couple decided to call it quits after eight months together. "They were very full on and happy to show it on social media, but it seems as though things have just run their course," a source told Access following the breakup.

In the past, Brown has spoken out against how she had been portrayed in the media while still a teenager. To commemorate turning 16 years old in 2020, the "Enola Holmes" star uploaded a video montage to Instagram that included clips of salacious headlines. Alongside the video, Brown included a lengthy caption. "I'll admit that there are moments [I] get frustrated from the inaccuracy, inappropriate comments, sexualization, and unnecessary insults that ultimately have resulted in pain and insecurity for me," she wrote. Ultimately, the actor encouraged her fans to focus on the positive. "Let's focus on what needs changing ... dont worry I'll always find a way to smile," Brown added.