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Eleven
Stranger Things character
Created byThe Duffer Brothers
Portrayed byMillie Bobby Brown
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Nickname(s)El
GenderFemale
HomeHawkins, Indiana, United States

Eleven is a fictional character from the Netflix horror show Stranger Things. Living in the fictional town of Hawkins in Indiana, she serves as the protector of the town from monsters from an upside down dimension, using her ability to move objects with her mind. Played by British actress Millie Bobby Brown, she has made appearances since the first season in 2016.

Description

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Eleven, in the first season, comes from a laboratory, where she is discovered to have the ability to move objects with her mind. She is adopted by a police chief named Jim Hopper. Her favorite food is Eggos. She is best friends with Max Mayfield. Her love interest is Mike Wheeler. "Friends don't lie" is her catchphrase. After a mall burned down at the end of the third season after she and her friends defeat a monster, she loses her powers from a serious leg injury and moves to California, only to be taken back to the laboratory to regain her powers in the fourth season. With her powers back, she attempts to rescue Max from another monster named Vecna, but Max ends up in a coma after her death from Vecna, but revived by Eleven after defeating Vecna.

Abilities

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Eleven is telekinetic, meaning that she has the ability to move objects with her mind. She also has mind-reading abilities.

Reception

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De Elizabeth of Teen Vogue praised the character for her heroic and brave personality.[1] Additionally, Jesse Schedeen of IGN wrote that Eleven is considered to be one of the most popular characters in the show.[2] Laura Bradley of Vanity Fair says that Brown's performance as Eleven brought her to fame.[3]

References

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  1. Nast, Condé (2017-02-19). "11 Times Eleven Was the Most Badass Character on 'Stranger Things'". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  2. Schedeen, Jesse (2019-07-01). "Countdown to Stranger Things Season 3: 11 Amazing Times Eleven Used Her Powers". IGN. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
  3. Nast, Condé (2017-10-27). "Stranger Things: Why Eleven's Story Is the One Blemish in a Delightful Season". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2022-07-29.