Grand Theft Auto is built for mayhem, but Millie Bobby Brown treats it like a law-abiding daily routine. Speaking with Joshua Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast ahead of Enola Holmes 3, the actress named GTA as her all-time favorite game and then described a playstyle that runs completely against the series’ reputation. She obeys traffic laws, avoids collateral damage, and generally behaves like one of the game’s background characters.
Quick answer: Brown plays GTA as a rule-follower. She stops at red lights, never runs anyone over, and even skips the drinking at the strip club, playing the open world like a calm, ordinary citizen rather than a criminal.
What Millie Bobby Brown said about playing GTA
Asked about her favorite game of all time, Brown answered “GTA” instantly. She then explained that she avoids the destruction the series is known for and instead sticks to the rules of the road.
No no no, I follow the rules in GTA! I don’t break the rules. I stop at the red lights. I never run anyone over. I’m gonna go to the strip club, but I’m not going to get drunk.
She framed her in-game behavior with a simple rule for herself. “I’m not a hitman, I’m a vigilante,” she said, describing how she imagines her character heading to work on a normal commute even when a mission technically calls for violence. It was the first time she had discussed her gaming habits publicly, and she called it a genuine passion rather than a passing interest.
Why her husband compared it to The Sims
Brown said her husband, Jake Bongiovi, asked why she plays GTA like it’s The Sims. The comparison fits. Rather than causing chaos, she moves through the world doing everyday tasks and keeping her character out of trouble, which is closer to a life-simulation game than a crime spree.
The pacifist approach isn’t unheard of. Plenty of players have tried running clean through GTA at least once, though most give it up quickly. Brown, by her own account, keeps it up across the games, treating each session as a quiet routine instead of an excuse for destruction.
Note: This isn’t her only gaming interest. She has previously named The Sims 4 and Fortnite among her favorites, which lines up with her preference for a calmer, low-conflict way to play.
Her excitement for GTA 6
Brown made clear she’s counting down to the next Rockstar release like millions of other players. She confirmed her excitement for GTA 6 as preorders went live, and fans are already hoping she shares some of her rule-abiding gameplay once the game is out.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Release window | November 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5 and Xbox Series X|S |
| Editions | $80 and $100 versions |
| Preorders | Open now |
| Bonus note | Preorders include an auto-renewing GTA+ membership |
If Brown keeps to her usual habits, her time in GTA 6 will look less like a getaway chase and more like a careful drive across the map with every red light respected. For a series defined by carnage, that steady, rule-following approach is what makes her one of the more unusual fans of the franchise.
