ABOUT SADIE
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. SHE FIRST LEARNT TO SKATE FOR STRANGER THINGS
“There’s a video of me getting on the skateboard and, trust me, it’s really not pretty. It was bad. I had no control over the board whatsoever. I’ve come a long way since then. I don’t know [if Max improves], but if she does, I should probably be skateboarding a bit more than I am right now!”
2. THE CAST MEMBERS ARE
HER SECOND FAMILY
“Millie [Bobby Brown] and I sing everything – a lot of Adele, and lately we’ve been singing this Lady Gaga duet with Florence Welch called ‘Hey Girl’. Everyone is friends with everyone [on the cast of Stranger Things]; we’re basically brothers and sisters at this point. Very occasionally there’ll be little arguments, but two seconds later we’re like, ‘Hey, do you want to grab lunch together?’”
3. SHE DOESN’T
LIKE PARTIES
“There is actually nothing worse than having ‘Happy Birthday’ sung to you. It’s so awkward! I don’t like being the centre of attention at a party — in fact, I just hate parties in general. I went to see
The Play That Goes Wrong for my 16th birthday, and that was my way of celebrating [the day instead].”
4. SHE SUPPORTS VEGAN BUSINESSES
“People don’t realise the impact of the leather and fur industries on animals. Rooney Mara and I were able to hang out in Los Angeles a bit, and she wanted to know if I’d be interested in wearing her vegan clothing line [Hiraeth] for a few events, and I was like, ‘Of course!’ Not only is it vegan, but it actually kind of matches my style as well. My favourite vegan restaurant is in LA – it’s called Crossroads Kitchen and is scary-good.”
5. SHE’S DEMANDING
CHANGE NOW
“Just like with March For Our Lives, this new generation is using its voice more and really taking action, which is very special. The younger generation feels strongly about shaping a world we want to live in when we grow up – that’s why everyone is so vocal and involved. And that’s what makes me excited about seeing people coming together and marching. A lot of younger girls are getting involved in #Timesup and the #Metoo movements, too. I’m so happy women are finding their voices.”