Millie Bobby Brown says adoption was always her dream, not a second choice
Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her performance in Stranger Things, has joyfully embraced motherhood by adopting two children with partner Jake Bongiovi. For her, adoption has always been a cherished aspiration rather than a fallback to pregnancy. They celebrated the arrival of their first child in August 2025, followed by a second child in September 2026, challenging notions of adoption's…
Millie Bobby Brown, the 22-year-old star of Stranger Things, has adopted two children with her husband Jake Bongiovi. For Brown, adoption has always been her dream, not a backup plan or last resort. The couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in August 2025 and their second child, a baby boy, in September 2026. While the children's identities remain private, Brown openly shared her emotional journey to motherhood.
In a podcast interview, Brown revealed that her interest in adoption began in her childhood when she realized she wanted to adopt instead of having biological children. Her years studying social work influenced her understanding of adoption from various perspectives. Brown emphasizes the importance of honest conversations about adoption for children's identity development and building trust with adoptive parents.
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