Millie Bobby Brown Opens Up About Adopting Her Daughter with Jake Bongiovi — “It’s Been a Beautiful, Amazing Journey Filled with Love”
Millie Bobby Brown is stepping into a new chapter of her life — and this one has nothing to do with film sets, premieres, or red carpets. It’s a story of family, love, and the kind of joy that can’t be scripted. The Stranger Things star, now 21, opened up for the first time about her experience adopting a baby girl with her husband Jake Bongiovi, 23, and the honesty in her words painted a tender picture of the young couple’s journey into parenthood.
In her December cover story for British Vogue, Millie revealed that adopting had been part of her dream long before fame or marriage. “It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” she said. “Even as a teenager, I knew I wanted to build my family this way. There’s something so powerful about giving a child love and stability.”
Millie and Jake, who tied the knot in a private ceremony earlier this year, announced their adoption on August 21 — a quiet yet emotional moment that the world only learned about through a short, heartfelt statement on social media. For fans, it marked another unexpected but touching milestone in Millie’s already extraordinary young life. For the couple, it was the culmination of months of planning, hoping, and preparing their hearts for a new beginning.
“She’s taught us so much already,” Millie said, speaking about their daughter with a warmth that lit up the interview room. “Our days are filled with lots of cuddles and laughter and love. It’s just endless joy.”
Sources close to the couple say the decision to adopt came naturally. Millie, who grew up balancing childhood stardom with an adult’s workload, has long spoken about maturity, empathy, and her love for nurturing others. Those close to her describe her as deeply grounded, despite years in Hollywood’s spotlight. “Millie has an old soul,” one longtime friend told People. “She has always had that quiet strength about her, that instinct to care and protect. Motherhood suits her completely.”
Her husband, Jake Bongiovi — the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi — has been equally committed to building a loving, grounded home with Millie. The pair, who began dating in 2021, quickly became one of young Hollywood’s most admired couples, admired for their grace, humility, and genuine affection for each other. “He’s my best friend,” Millie told Vogue. “We’re partners in everything we do, and we’ve learned to grow together through every season of our lives.”
Their marriage, celebrated privately with family earlier this year, reflected that same intimate and heartfelt tone. Now, with the arrival of their daughter, the couple seems even more connected. “Watching Jake with our little girl has been incredible,” Millie said. “He’s so gentle, so hands-on, and she just lights up when he walks into the room.”
Those who have followed Millie’s career since her breakout as Eleven on Stranger Things can see the transformation. The actress who once played a telekinetic child navigating trauma and loneliness is now a young woman speaking about warmth, healing, and joy. “It’s funny,” she admitted during the interview, “I think being part of Stranger Things and working in storytelling from such a young age helped me understand emotions deeply — maybe that’s why I’ve always been drawn to the idea of family, of connection.”
The couple has reportedly settled into a peaceful routine away from Hollywood’s constant noise. They divide their time between their homes in England and the U.S., preferring quiet mornings, home-cooked meals, and long walks. Friends describe their household as “full of life” — one where music, laughter, and baby giggles mix effortlessly with the occasional chaos of new parenthood.
Millie has also been candid about the emotional side of motherhood — the learning curve, the late nights, and the balance between her demanding career and newfound responsibilities. “It’s not perfect,” she admitted. “There are moments when it’s exhausting or overwhelming, but that’s life. That’s love. Every challenge just deepens what we feel for her.”
Despite the challenges, Millie said adoption has brought perspective to her life in a way she never expected. “Fame can make your world feel small and controlled,” she reflected. “Motherhood opens it back up. It’s like seeing everything through a new lens. You stop worrying so much about what’s out there and start focusing on what’s right in front of you.”
The actress has long been open about her belief in love that transcends bloodlines. She has also been vocal about her advocacy for children’s rights and mental health through her foundation, “Florence by Mills Cares,” named after her late grandmother. Adopting, she says, felt like a continuation of that purpose. “I think love is the greatest form of advocacy,” she said softly. “It’s how you show the world what truly matters.”
Fans around the world have celebrated the news, filling social media with messages of support and admiration. Many highlighted how Millie’s decision challenges stereotypes about young celebrity couples and reinforces a message of compassion. “She’s showing that love isn’t defined by age or fame — it’s about intention and heart,” one fan commented.
Jake, too, has shared glimpses of their new life together. In a rare post, he called Millie “the most loving soul I’ve ever known” and said fatherhood has been “the greatest gift.” Those close to the couple say their bond has only grown stronger since becoming parents. “They’re both very hands-on,” a family friend shared. “They take turns with everything — from late-night feedings to storytime. They’re a team.”
For Millie, who has spent half her life under public scrutiny, choosing to share this chapter of her story was a careful decision. “Some things are meant to stay private,” she said, “but I also think it’s important to share joy. There’s so much negativity online — maybe sharing something good can remind people that love still wins.”
She also opened up about what surprised her most about motherhood. “It’s how natural it feels,” she said with a smile. “You spend months preparing — reading, planning, worrying — and then the moment you hold your baby, everything just clicks. It’s like your heart recognizes her instantly.”
The young actress described how her days now revolve around her daughter’s small moments — a laugh, a new sound, the way she grabs her finger and won’t let go. “It’s those little things that make life feel huge again,” she said. “Every day feels new because you’re seeing it through her eyes.”
Looking ahead, Millie remains committed to balancing her growing career with her family life. With Stranger Things coming to its highly anticipated conclusion and her beauty brand “Florence by Mills” thriving, she’s more focused than ever on creating a life rooted in love rather than pressure. “Success doesn’t mean much without peace,” she said. “This—my family, my daughter, my husband—this is what peace looks like.”
In her closing remarks, Millie reflected on what motherhood has taught her so far. “It’s patience. It’s selflessness. It’s learning to be okay with not having control all the time. And it’s realizing that the smallest person in the room can teach you the biggest lessons.”
As she continues to navigate life in the public eye, Millie Bobby Brown’s openness about adoption and motherhood feels refreshing — a reminder that behind the fame, there are stories of genuine heart, quiet courage, and love that grows in unexpected ways. Her words capture something timeless: that family isn’t always something you’re born into; sometimes, it’s something you choose — and in that choice, you find the purest form of home.
