Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have officially stepped into parenthood, announcing the adoption of their baby girl this summer—a milestone that’s been met with both public excitement and a very deliberate call for privacy. On August 21, 2025, the couple took to Instagram to share the joyful news with their fans and followers, writing, "This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy." They signed off their heartfelt note with, "And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi."
The announcement, which quickly caught the attention of major outlets like ABC News and the Associated Press, marks the first time Brown, 21, and Bongiovi, 23, have become parents. The couple, who married in May 2024 in an intimate ceremony and later celebrated with a second wedding in Tuscany that September, have been candid about their desire to build a family together. Their journey to parenthood, as Brown explained earlier this year, has been a dream long in the making.
Brown, best known for her role as Eleven in the Netflix hit Stranger Things, has spoken openly about her aspirations for motherhood. In a March 2025 interview on the "Smartless" podcast, she reflected on her upbringing and the example set by her own parents. "My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19. And you know, it's been my thing since before I met Jake," she said. "Since I was a baby, I told my mom, like, baby dolls. I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me."
Family has always been at the heart of Brown’s ambitions, a sentiment she reinforced during the 2024 premiere of her Netflix film Damsel. Speaking to the Associated Press, she said, "I'm just so lucky that they're here tonight and it just means so much to me. Family is everything and just to have my second family here means everything."
Bongiovi, the son of legendary musician Jon Bon Jovi, has also made his mark in the entertainment industry, debuting as the star of the film Rockbottom in 2024. The couple’s relationship, which began in 2021, quickly blossomed into a partnership built on shared values and mutual respect. As Brown told Vanity Fair earlier this year, "We talked about our political views, what kind of family we want to build, the kind of home we want to live in, the kind of relationship we're looking for, the kind of careers we want."
Their adoption journey, while private, has been underscored by Brown’s inclusive philosophy on family. In her own words: "I don't see having your own child, you know, as really any different as in adopting. For me, like, my home is full of love for anyone and anything, and so that is what we stand by, Jake and I -- our energy in the house is like, 'The door is always open.'"
On the day of their announcement, the new parents were spotted for the first time with their daughter during a relaxed stroll in East Hampton, New York. According to photos published by TMZ and the Daily Mail, Brown pushed a stroller while wearing a pink sweatshirt emblazoned with the word "Mother" and carrying a phone case marked with the initials "RWB"—a detail that has sparked speculation about the baby’s name or initials. Bongiovi, dressed casually in a black T-shirt and khaki pants, looked every bit the proud new dad as he accompanied Brown on their coffee run.
The couple’s outing was a snapshot of new parenthood: Brown, makeup-free and carrying a Louis Vuitton handbag, carefully placed her baby into the backseat of their car while Bongiovi looked on. As Daily Mail described, "The young couple looked relaxed in their new roles as parents as they grabbed coffee in the ritzy Long Island hotspot." The family appeared content and at ease, enjoying their first public moments together as a trio.
The adoption announcement was met with a wave of support from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Yet, the couple has been clear about their desire to keep this chapter of their lives as private as possible. Representatives for Brown directed media inquiries back to the couple’s Instagram statement, and Bongiovi’s team did not immediately respond to requests for comment, as reported by ABC News and the Associated Press.
Brown’s career, which has soared since her breakout role in Stranger Things, continues to flourish. The fifth and final season of the sci-fi series is set to air in November and December 2025, capping off nearly a decade of production. Brown has also starred in the Enola Holmes films and a Godzilla installment, and even released a romance novel in 2023. Meanwhile, Bongiovi is carving his own path in Hollywood, with his acting debut drawing attention in the industry.
Despite their high-profile careers, the couple has chosen a quieter life in Georgia, where Brown enjoys spending time on a farm, largely disconnected from social media. This rural retreat offers them a respite from the spotlight and, as Brown shared while promoting her 2025 Netflix film The Electric State, a chance to focus on what truly matters: family.
Their approach to parenting reflects the values they’ve both championed—openness, love, and a sense of community. Brown’s comments about adoption are especially poignant in today’s world, where definitions of family are evolving. "For me, I don’t see having your own child as really any different as adopting … The energy in our house is the door is always open," she emphasized, as quoted by Page Six and Daily Mail.
As they settle into life as a family of three, Brown and Bongiovi seem determined to balance their public personas with a fiercely protected private life. Their story is one of intention and love—a reminder that, sometimes, the most important chapters are written away from the glare of the cameras.
For now, the couple is savoring their first few months as parents, enjoying quiet moments and new routines. Their journey, from a whirlwind romance to a growing family, has captivated fans around the world. And as they themselves put it, “And then there were 3.”
