video<\/a> posted by the Joy Awards, Brown reflected on her haircut and glamorous outfit.<\/p>\n\n\u201cI feel like old Hollywood tonight,\u201d she shared. \u201cI just cut my hair into a very short bob, so I was like, \u2018Okay, the sparklier, the better.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
The Stranger Things<\/em> star was being honored with the Personality of the Year award. For her acceptance speech, she changed into another cowl neck gown, this one adorned with feathers and sheer fabric sleeves. Brown spoke about how her time on the Netflix hit and as a child actor influenced her. She also discussed her life now as a mom with her husband, Jake Bongiovi.<\/p>\n\n<\/section>\n\u201cEver since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to be in the creative world,\u201d she shared. \u201cPursuing creativity and becoming an actor at eight years old wasn\u2019t a dream I chased on my own. It was encouraged and supported by my parents who never doubted me for a second.\u201d<\/p>\n\nShe continued, \u201cLike many careers, this one comes with its challenges and rejection is a big part of this journey, and that can be especially difficult at a young age. But when that special \u2018yes\u2019 finally comes, it reminds you how important it is to believe in yourself and to keep dreaming.\u201d<\/p>\n
Brown went on to say she hopes to \u201cencourage young people to honor themselves, take care of themselves, love themselves, and never be afraid to take that leap of faith.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cLove your family or your chosen family, meet new friends, hug the people who love and support you for exactly who you are,\u201d she added. \u201cI\u2019m so honored to have my own unit in my life. My family are my anchor, my husband is my sail, my team are my engine, and my daughter is my North Star. I wouldn\u2019t be able to do any of this without them.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n