Here are 10 things you should know about Sharon Purser that will make you love her even more… (Photo: WENN)
Shannon Purser became a star overnight when her “Stranger Things” character Barb, Nancy’s BFF, emerged as an unforeseen fan favorite. (Photo: Release)
Barb was, in fact, Shannon’s first paid acting gig. Before “Stranger Things” she was working at a movie theatre in Atlanta. (Photo: Instagram)
Her performance as Barbara “Barb” Holland in the sci-fi, 80’s nostalgia Netflix show earned Shannon an Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in Drama Series. Talk about justice for Barb! (Photo: WENN)
Following her success in “Stranger Things”, Shannon went on to appear as Ethel Muggs in the live action Archie Comic series “Riverdale.” (Photo: Instagram)
Last year, Shannon came out on Twitter as bisexual. “I don’t normally do this, but I figure now is as good a time as any to get personal. I’ve only just recently come out as bisexual to my friends and family,” she wrote. (Photo: Instagram)
Last year she opened out about past struggles with self-harm. “Recovery is possible. Please don’t give up on yourself,” she wrote following a picture of a razor blade. (Photo: Twitter)
FACT: Shannon has always been a cutie pie. She was a seriously adorable child, as proven in this sweet throwback picture. We love baby Barb! (Photo: Instagram)
Fans of Purser have really appreciated her transparency on social. As of right now, Shannon has nearly 900k followers on Instagram alone! (Photo: Instagram)
Shannon is the star of Netflix’s “Sierra Burgess Is A Loser” alongside Noah Centineo which premieres September 7th! Will this become our new favorite teen rom-com? (Photo: WENN)
With heartwarming rap tributes, fan art galore, and hashtags like #WeAreAllBarb and #JusticeForBarb Trending on Twitter, the world clearly loved Shannon Purser as Nancy’s BFF and unfortunate victim of the Demogorgon on the first season Stranger Things.
And now, we’re ready to fall in love with Shannon all over again in her new role in Netflix’s teen rom-com Sierra Burgess is a Loser.
As the title accurately suggests, Shannon will play high school underdog Sierra Burgess in a story of an unexpected romance where the most popular girl and the loser must come together to win over their crushes (one of whom is To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before star Noah Centineo— so, there you go, another reason to go watch this film ASAP!)
But not all about this adorable ginger is playing high school losers. In celebration of the highly-anticipated release of Sierra Burgess is a Loser, here are 10 things you should know about Sharon Purser that will make you love her even more…
