From Brown to Bongiovi: A New Chapter for Millie
Millie Bobby Brown, the celebrated 21-year-old actress from Stranger Things, has publicly confirmed a significant personal change: she has officially taken her husband's surname. During a light-hearted interview with her co-star Noah Schnapp for VT, Brown revealed that she is now known as Millie Bonnie Bongiovi, having dropped her professional surname, Brown.
The amusing exchange unfolded when Schnapp was asked if he knew Millie's full name. He initially responded with 'Millie Bonnie Brown,' prompting a correction from the actress. After some back-and-forth, she instructed him to 'Drop the Brown', finally clarifying, 'It's just Millie Bonnie Bongiovi.' The moment sent Schnapp into a fit of laughter, highlighting the recent nature of the change.
A Year of Milestones: Marriage and Motherhood
This name revelation comes amidst a transformative period for the young star. In 2024, Brown married Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi. The couple first tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in May, followed by a lavish Tuscan wedding at Villa Cetinale later in the year.
Their family expanded in August when the couple announced they had welcomed a baby girl via adoption. Brown shared the joyful news on her Instagram, writing, '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.' She signed the message 'Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi,' offering an early hint at her new surname.
The couple have since been seen enjoying family life, from relaxed strolls in New York City pushing a pram to sharing a glimpse of their daughter on Instagram. Brown has also disclosed that her Stranger Things co-star, Noah Schnapp, is the baby's godfather, while praising Sadie Sink as being 'very, very maternal.'
Clarifying the Bobby and Looking to the Future
This interview wasn't the first time Brown has clarified the details of her name. Earlier this year, during a conversation with Buzzfeed UK, she shared that her real middle name is Bonnie, not Bobby. She explained that 'Bobby' was adopted for her stage name simply for 's**** and giggles.'
Looking ahead, the actress has been open about her desire for a large family, telling British Vogue, 'I really want a big family – I'm one of four; he's one of four.' She also gushed about co-parenting with her husband, stating, 'We are 50-50 on everything. That's why I'm so grateful to have partnered with him in this life – he is just the most amazing dad.'
Professionally, Brown remains busy, having recently reprised her role as Eleven in the first volume of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, which premiered on November 26. The final episodes of the hit series are scheduled for release on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, closing a major chapter in her career as she begins this new, personal one as Millie Bongiovi.
