Millie Bobby Brown Becomes a Mom at 21 After Adopting Baby Girl with Husband Jake Bongiovi

In a heartwarming announcement that marks a new chapter in her life, actress Millie Bobby Brown, 21, and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, 23, have welcomed their first child into their family. The couple revealed via an Instagram post that they adopted a baby girl this summer, sharing their excitement for this new journey into parenthood.

“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” Brown wrote in a joint statement with Bongiovi. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy,” she concluded, with a simple, “And then there were 3.”

A Long-Held Dream of Motherhood

For Millie Bobby Brown, becoming a young mother has been a long-held dream. In a March 2025 episode of the SmartLess podcast, she spoke candidly about her desire to have children, inspired by her own parents. “My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19,” she said at the time. “It’s been my thing since before I met Jake… I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me.”

On the same podcast, she also expressed her deep belief in adoption, explaining that for her, there is no difference between having her own child and adopting. The young couple, who both come from families of four, have also spoken about their desire to have a large family in the future, with their home always open to those who need love.

The New Family: From Two to Three

The news of their baby girl comes just over a year after Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, were married in a private ceremony in May 2024. The couple, who have been together for several years, have openly shared their journey, from their engagement to their private nuptials and their later wedding celebration in Italy.

The announcement of their adoption is a significant step, as the average age for parents who choose infant adoption in the U.S. is 35. By embarking on this journey at 21, Millie Bobby Brown is once again forging her own path and demonstrating her commitment to building a family full of love.

A New Chapter for the Star

The arrival of their daughter comes as Millie Bobby Brown is preparing for the final season of her career-defining role as Eleven in Stranger Things. The show’s fifth and final season is set to drop on Netflix beginning November 26. As one chapter of her life comes to an end, a new, and even more significant one begins for the actress, who is now balancing her professional ambitions with the beautiful responsibilities of motherhood.