Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown made headlines once again, but this time it wasn’t for a red carpet appearance. The Stranger Things star, 21, and her husband Jake Bongiovi, 23, shared joyous news on Instagram on Thursday, August 21 — they’ve officially become parents through adoption.
“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,” Brown wrote in the heartfelt post. The couple captioned their joint announcement: “And then there were 3.”
A Love Story in the Spotlight
The couple’s journey together has been one watched closely by fans. Romance rumors first sparked in June 2021 when Bongiovi posted a selfie with Brown. What began as a friendship soon grew into a relationship, as the actress revealed to Wired in 2022. They quietly tied the knot in May 2024 before later celebrating their wedding with family and friends in October at Villa Cetinale in Italy. Photos from the day featured Brown in two stunning bridal gowns and the couple exchanging vows beneath a white floral arch.
“Forever and always, your wife,” Brown captioned her wedding carousel, while Bongiovi wrote in his own post, “Forever and always, your husband,” sharing touching images, including a moment with his father, rock legend Jon Bon Jovi.
Dreaming of a Family
Brown has been open about her desire to start a family. Speaking on the Smartless podcast earlier this year, she revealed: “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. 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 explained that both she and Bongiovi come from families of four siblings and that they envision building a big family together. “For me, I don’t see having your own child as really any different as in adopting,” she said, emphasizing her passion for parenthood and her belief in adoption as an equally fulfilling path.
A Symbol of New Beginnings
Brown also revealed a personal tradition she hopes to tie to motherhood. On the Call Her Daddy podcast, she shared that she plans to shave her head when she becomes a new mom. “I always tell Jake for my first baby, I wanna shave my hair off,” she said. “It was such a liberating experience as a girl, but I’d like to have that experience as a woman.” For her, it symbolizes freedom, strength, and the start of a new chapter dedicated to nurturing her child.
A Future Full of Family
With their first child now home, Brown and Bongiovi are stepping into a new stage of life together, filled with joy, responsibility, and the dream of growing their family. For fans, their announcement is not only heartwarming but also a testament to love, partnership, and the many ways a family can be built.
