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Chavis is the latest celebrity to push back on online trolls, who often spew negative comments on social media platforms.

Millie Bobby Brown, who recently left Twitter after she became the subject of a homophobic meme, even addressed online bullying in her acceptance speech at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. The \"Stranger Things\" star was awarded the golden popcorn trophy for best performance in a show.

“Landing the role of Eleven in @Stranger_Things has changed my life.” Congratulations to Millie Bobby Brown for winning Best Performance in a Show ??| Tune into the #MTVAwards right now on @MTV! pic.twitter.com/dRODnOPKDz

— Movie & TV Awards (@MTVAwards) June 19, 2018

\"If you don’t have anything nice to say, just don’t say it,” she said to applause. “There should be no space in this world for bullying, and I’m not going to tolerate it, and neither should any of you. If you need a reminder of how worthy you are and to rise above the hate, message me on Instagram.”

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