David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown have been at the center of major headlines after the young Stranger Things actress accused her on-screen father, Harbour, of bullying and harassment on set. Her complaint—filed before Season 5 began filming—triggered a months-long internal investigation by Netflix. Reports state the allegations involved “pages and pages” of incidents, though no sexual misconduct was involved. The tensions grew serious enough that Millie reportedly brought a personal representative with her during the final season’s shoot.
As this controversy gained traction, an old tweet from David Harbour resurfaced online, reigniting conversations about both the allegations and his mental health journey. In a 2018 post shared on World Mental Health Day, Harbour candidly spoke about living with Bipolar II disorder for 17 years, encouraging others to abandon shame and embrace their diagnoses. The resurfacing of that tweet has mixed public reactions—some see it as a reminder of the actor’s vulnerability, while others fear it may be used to distract from Millie’s accusations.
Complicating matters further, Harbour’s personal life has also been pulled into the spotlight. His ex-wife, singer Lily Allen, recently released music hinting at emotional betrayal and possible infidelity during their “open marriage with boundaries.” Lyrics referencing finding suspicious texts and a woman named “Madeline” have fueled speculation about Harbour’s alleged long-term affair with a younger costume designer.
Overall, the resurfaced mental-health discussion, Millie’s workplace bullying accusations, and Lily Allen’s lyrical revelations have converged into a highly charged public controversy surrounding David Harbour.
