In a candid conversation, the actress, known for her role in Stranger Things, reflects on her musical journey, the evolution of her career, and the emotions tied to leaving a beloved show.

When asked how she feels about living out her pop star dreams, she quickly laughs it off, saying, “I’m not a pop star.” While she acknowledges that her role in the show involved a musical aspect, she clarifies that it was more of a unique, artistic expression rather than mainstream pop. She shares that she drew inspiration from a mix of iconic artists for her role, including PJ Harvey, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, and David Bowie. However, when asked about the influence of Taylor Swift, she admits that while there isn’t direct inspiration from her music in her role, Taylor Swift has played a significant part in her personal growth through her years of listening to Swift’s music.

With a background in musical theater, the actress is no stranger to the stage. She trained in musical theater as a child, taking years of voice lessons before taking a break from singing. This foundation in music gave her the confidence to take on a challenging project that involved creating 16 original songs. “I feel like it was just a matter of getting back into it,” she says, highlighting how much of her early training was still embedded within her. She also expresses how much fun it was to get back to music with the project.

Reflecting on her childhood role as Annie in Annie the Musical, the actress imagines what that younger version of herself would think of where she is now. “You’re going to do a crazy rock opera with 16 original songs, and it’s going to be colorful and fantastic,” she says with a smile. She also jokes that her younger self would never have predicted she’d go on to star in Stranger Things, a show that would become a cultural phenomenon and turn her into a household name.

The final season of Stranger Things marked a bittersweet ending. She recalls the emotional last day on set, revealing that saying goodbye was difficult, not just because of the show’s conclusion but due to the deep bonds she formed with the cast and crew over the past decade. “It was so emotional,” she confides. “We didn’t want to say goodbye.” She expresses gratitude for the time spent working with such talented people and being part of a show that had a significant impact on both fans and her career.

Lastly, she weighed in on the controversy surrounding her Stranger Things co-star, Millie Bobby Brown, who faced harsh criticism about her appearance. The actress firmly supports Brown, saying, “I agree with everything she said,” encouraging the public to respect her co-star and leave her alone.

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