Millie Bobby Brown and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, just announced on August 21, 2025, that they’ve adopted a child, officially stepping into parenthood together. Brown, who became a global name as Eleven in Stranger Things at just 12, has literally grown up on our screens. But now, the 21-year-old is making headlines for something completely offscreen and way more personal.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, the couple revealed that they had adopted a baby girl, writing,
This summer, we welcomed our baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood.
And for longtime fans, it’s impossible not to notice the parallel: Eleven herself was adopted by Hopper in Stranger Things, and now, in a touching full-circle moment, Brown is embracing adoption in her own life. Sometimes, the best storylines aren’t written for TV at all.
Inside Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s Love Story
Millie Bobby Brown and the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, Jake Bongiovi, had a love story that began with a simple Instagram connection. Back in 2021, the Stranger Things star and Bongiovi first crossed paths online. What started as casual messages quickly turned into meet-ups, hand-in-hand strolls through New York City, and a flood of “are they dating?” headlines. By the end of that year, they were Instagram official.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi | Credit: @milliebobbybrown/Instagram
Fast-forward to April 2023, and Jake popped the question. Millie announced the engagement with a black-and-white post showing off her sparkling diamond ring, quoting Taylor Swift’s lyrics,
I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, I want ’em all.
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In May 2024, the couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony surrounded by family, later celebrating with a bigger Italian wedding that summer.
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In August 2025, just a year after their wedding, the couple revealed that they had adopted a baby girl. A day later, the couple was spotted in the Hamptons on a quiet stroll with their newborn. Millie kept her look casual, wearing a sweatshirt with the word “Mother” across the front, while Jake walked alongside her, pushing the stroller. It was a simple but telling moment that marked the beginning of their new chapter as parents.
MILLIE WEARING A MOTHER TOP #milliebobbybrown pic.twitter.com/XehgjEft8M— hourly millie bobby brown (@milliehourly) August 21, 2025
Over the years, Brown has mentioned on several occasions that she looked forward to becoming a parent one day. In March, during her appearance at the SmartLess podcast, hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, the Stranger Things star revealed,
Jake knows how important it is to me [to have a child].
She has been open about how much parenthood means to her, explaining that becoming a mother holds the same weight for her as building her career as an actor and producer. She’s also expressed that, in her eyes, raising a child isn’t defined by biology, noting that having a biological child and adopting are equally meaningful paths to parenthood.
Everything We Know So Far About Stranger Things Season 5
The Duffer Brothers are closing the gates on Hawkins in epic style. Since debuting in 2016, Stranger Things has gone from a nostalgic sci-fi experiment to one of Netflix’s biggest cultural touchstones. Now, with Season 5 set to be the final chapter, expectations couldn’t be higher.
Millie Bobby Brown’s final appearance as Eleven | Credit: Netflix
During a globally live-streamed Netflix preview event in Los Angeles, Ross revealed (via Entertainment Weekly),
By the end, we had captured over 650 hours of footage. So, needless to say, this is our biggest and most ambitious season yet. It’s like eight blockbuster movies. It’s pretty, pretty insane.
Netflix recently confirmed that Season 5 will roll out in three volumes, making the wait feel like one long event season. Volume 1 (Episodes 1–4) drops on November 26, 2025, just in time for Thanksgiving binge-watching. Volume 2 (Episodes 5–7) lands on Christmas Day, and the grand finale, Volume 3 (Episode 8), closes out the series on New Year’s Eve.
The Duffers have also teased a few episode details to keep fans guessing. The premiere, titled The Crawl, will reportedly hit the ground running with non-stop action.
Stranger Things (2016 – 2025)DetailsNo. of Seasons4 (The fifth and final season premieres in November)ShowrunnersThe Duffer BrothersIMDb Rating8.6/10Rotten Tomatoes Score92%Where to Stream?Netflix
The show wouldn’t be the same without its core crew, and yes, they’re all back: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, David Harbour, Winona Ryder, and Noah Schnapp are confirmed to return. Adding to the excitement, Terminator icon Linda Hamilton is officially joining the cast, giving this last season even more star power.
As the countdown begins, one thing is clear: Stranger Things is going out with a bang. Between Eleven’s evolving powers, unresolved cliffhangers, and the return of fan-favorite characters, Season 5 is shaping up to be a nostalgic yet nerve-wracking farewell.
What do you think of Millie Bobby Brown’s new journey as a parent as the Stranger Things finale season approaches? Let us know in the comments.
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