Millie Bobby Brown has spent the last decade growing up in the spotlight, transforming from a child star into one of the most recognisable young actors in the world. Best known for her breakout role as Eleven in Netflix’s smash-hit Stranger Things, Brown’s career has seen her rise to global fame, star in blockbuster films, and build a business empire before even reaching her mid-twenties.
Her journey began at just 12 years old when she first appeared in Stranger Things back in 2016. The role of the mysterious girl with supernatural powers turned her into an international sensation almost overnight. Critics praised her performance, and fans around the world were captivated by her portrayal of Eleven, making her one of the most talked-about stars of her generation.
Since then, Brown has continued to branch out, starring in major productions such as Godzilla: King of the Monsters and its sequel Godzilla vs. Kong. She also took on the role of Enola Holmes in Netflix’s Enola Holmes film series, which not only gave her the opportunity to headline her own franchise but also showed her talents extended beyond acting, as she served as a producer on the films.
Beyond Hollywood, Brown has become a businesswoman and influencer in her own right. She launched her own skincare and beauty line, Florence by Mills, aimed at young people seeking cruelty-free, clean beauty products. Her ventures have cemented her as a modern multi-hyphenate — someone not just content with acting, but determined to shape her career and brand on her own terms.
Through all of this, Brown has managed to balance global fame with a personal life that, while often in the headlines, she has tried to keep grounded. Her relationship with Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, has been a key part of that balance. The couple’s romance has been watched closely ever since they first appeared together publicly in 2021, and their bond has only grown stronger over the years.
After announcing their engagement in 2023 with a heartfelt post quoting Taylor Swift lyrics, Brown and Bongiovi tied the knot in May 2024. The wedding marked the beginning of a new chapter for both, and fans speculated at the time about when the young couple might decide to expand their family. Brown herself had spoken openly in interviews about her hopes for motherhood, making clear that starting a family was something important to her future.
That moment has now arrived.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Brown revealed that she and Bongiovi have welcomed their first child together. She wrote: “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake.”
The announcement was met with an outpouring of support from fans across the world, many of whom have followed Brown since her earliest days in the public eye. For someone who has spent much of her life in front of cameras, the message made clear that this chapter will be about family, intimacy, and joy shared privately.
Their milestone comes just over a year after their wedding, and only a few years after they first met. Brown has often spoken about how quickly she and Bongiovi knew they were right for one another. Speaking to The Sunday Times in 2023, she explained: “After we met, we knew we never wanted to leave each other’s side. You can’t pinpoint why [someone is ‘the one’], it’s just the feeling of knowing that that’s the person you want to spend the rest of your time with.”
She added: “I think so much of life is overthinking. The one thing that made clear sense to me was him. So I didn’t really have to do much thinking.”
Those words, combined with her openness about wanting children, make today’s news feel like the natural next step in their journey. Brown has previously said: “I really want a family. I really want a big family. I’m one of four. He’s one of four. So, it is definitely in our future.”
She continued at the time: “Jake knows how important it is to me [to have children]. Of course, I want to focus on really establishing myself as an actor and as a producer, but I also find it’s so important to start a family for me, personally. It’s a huge thing.”
Today’s announcement also holds meaning for the wider Bongiovi family, with Jon Bon Jovi now officially a grandfather. Brown has previously spoken warmly about her father-in-law’s support, explaining on the Smartless podcast: “When I need him, he is very much there for me in the best ways, always making sure I’m OK.”
For fans, the reveal ties together years of speculation, public appearances, and social media posts showing the couple’s love story unfolding. But in her announcement, Brown also asked for peace and privacy — an indication that while she may have grown up in the spotlight, she intends to protect this new chapter for her child.
And while the message was simple, it carried one final revelation. Brown confirmed that their baby girl joined the family this summer through adoption, a choice the couple described as one that has filled them with “peace and joy.”
It’s a decision that shows the couple are entering parenthood on their own terms, just as Brown has approached her career — with independence, conviction, and a clear sense of what matters most.