Millie Bobby Brown Becomes Mother of Two Amidst Evolving Career and Personal Life
The 'Stranger Things' star and husband Jake Bongiovi welcomed their second adopted child, a son, as Brown reflects on a decade marked by fame, anxiety, and a shift towards family life.
Millie Bobby Brown, the 22-year-old actress who rose to global fame as a child star in Netflix's "Stranger Things," has become a mother of two. It was revealed on Thursday that she and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, have adopted their second child, a baby boy. This news follows the adoption of their first child, a daughter, in August 2025.
Brown, born in Spain in 2004, moved to the United States at age eight to pursue her acting aspirations. Her career took off at age 12 when she was cast as Eleven in "Stranger Things." The role propelled her to stardom, but the intense public scrutiny that followed significantly impacted her mental well-being.
In candid interviews, Brown has spoken about the struggles of child stardom, including developing anxiety and experiencing panic attacks due to the immense pressures of fame. She has detailed how constant criticism regarding her appearance and behavior diminished her sense of self and stunted her mental growth. The actress also addressed being sexualized at a young age, which led to pain and insecurity.
In July 2021, intimate details of Brown's personal life became public when photos of her with TikTok star Hunter Ecimovic surfaced, followed by explicit claims made by Ecimovic during a livestream. Brown's representatives condemned his remarks, and the actress later described the situation as unhealthy, stating that the public humiliation left her feeling out of control and powerless.
Despite these challenges, Brown has found stability in her personal life. She began dating Jake Bongiovi, son of musician Jon Bon Jovi, in mid-2021, and they became engaged in April 2023. They married in May 2024 in a private ceremony. The couple now resides on a farm in Georgia, where Brown is involved in animal care and is pursuing veterinary studies online.
Brown has expressed a long-held desire for motherhood, noting that adopting was a childhood dream. She has also indicated plans to carry her own biological child in the future.
Her career has continued to expand beyond "Stranger Things," with roles in films such as "Enola Holmes" and "Damsel." She also launched her beauty line, Florence by Mills, and published a novel.
With the recent addition of their son, Brown and Bongiovi are navigating their growing family while balancing demanding careers. Brown's journey reflects a transition from a widely scrutinized child actress to a mother embracing a more private, farm-centric life.