Millie Bobby Brown, husband Jake Bongiovi announce they’ve adopted a child

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Welcome a Daughter Through Adoption

Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi are now parents.

The Stranger Things star, 21, and Bongiovi, 23, the son of Jon Bon Jovi, announced that they had adopted a daughter on Thursday.

“This summer we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” the pair said in a joint Instagram statement.

“We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter.”

The Enola Holmes actor and Bongiovi first crossed paths on social media and were friends for a while before becoming a couple, she told Wired in 2022.

They became engaged in April 2023 and were married in May 2024. In October, the couple shared photos of their wedding celebrations, which took place at Villa Cetinale in Italy.

In a March appearance on the Smartless podcast, Brown said she was looking forward to becoming a mother one day.

“My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19. And it’s been my thing since before I met Jake … 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,” she said.

“And my nan, my grandmother, was a huge part of my life… Jake knows how important it is to me and, 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. Jake was like, ‘We cannot do that until we get married.’ So that was his thing.”

She hinted that adoption was in the cards and having a large family was important to her and her husband.

“I really want a big family. I’m one of four. He’s one of four. So, it is definitely in our future, but, for me, I don’t see having your own child as really any different as in adopting,” she said.

Expanding on Their Journey to Parenthood

The decision to adopt so early in their marriage reflects the couple’s shared values and the depth of their bond. For Brown, who has been outspoken about her admiration for her parents and grandmother, the idea of nurturing a family has always been central to her dreams. Adoption provided the opportunity to embrace parenthood in a way that also reflected compassion and openness.

Jake Bongiovi, meanwhile, has grown up surrounded by the influence of a high-profile family yet has maintained a grounded outlook. By supporting Brown’s lifelong wish of raising children, he has shown his commitment not only as a husband but as a partner in building a family that reflects both of their upbringings.

Family Traditions and Shared Roots

Both Brown and Bongiovi come from families of four children, which naturally fuels their vision of a large household. Growing up with siblings shaped their values of togetherness, loyalty, and resilience. For them, creating a family with those same values was less about the path—whether biological or adoptive—and more about the bond they would form with their children.

Their shared roots and traditions bring a sense of continuity to their story. Brown’s public acknowledgment of her grandmother’s role in her life also highlights the generational legacy she hopes to pass down. By embracing adoption, the couple continues a story of love that extends beyond bloodlines.

Public Reactions and Support

Since the announcement, fans and fellow celebrities have flooded the couple’s social media with messages of support and congratulations. Many have praised their decision to adopt, noting that their choice can help normalize adoption as a beautiful and valid path to parenthood.

The openness of their announcement also sets an example for other young couples in the spotlight. By sharing their joy publicly, Brown and Bongiovi offer a reminder that family is not defined solely by biology but by love, commitment, and care.

Looking Toward the Future

While Brown has emphasized her career goals in acting and producing, her new role as a mother will add another layer to her identity. Balancing Hollywood with motherhood is never easy, but her confidence, determination, and strong family support system suggest she will thrive.

For Bongiovi, the journey will also be transformative. Coming from a family with deep cultural influence, he now steps into fatherhood with values shaped both by his upbringing and his shared dreams with Brown. Together, the couple represents a new generation of young parents who approach family with thoughtfulness and intention.

As they move forward, their story illustrates how love and purpose can shape the path to parenthood. For Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi, adoption was not a second choice—it was a meaningful first step into the family they had always envisioned.