British starlet Millie Bobby Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi have officially stepped into a new chapter of life as parents. The young couple, who tied the knot in May, revealed on Thursday that they have adopted a baby girl, marking their first experience of parenthood together.
In a heartfelt announcement on social media, the couple wrote: “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.” The announcement was met with overwhelming love from fans across the globe, who have followed Brown’s journey from her breakout role in Stranger Things to her marriage and now to motherhood.
A Long-Standing Dream of Becoming a Young Mother
What makes the announcement even more significant is that Brown, now 21, had long envisioned becoming a mother at a young age. During a podcast appearance earlier this year, she shared her personal aspirations for motherhood.
“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,” she revealed. Brown emphasized how she had always looked up to her mother and grandmother as role models in nurturing, explaining how deeply rooted her desire to be a mother has been since childhood.
She recalled playing with baby dolls as a little girl and expressing to her mother how she wanted to raise a family of her own one day. For Brown, family has always been a core part of her identity, and the adoption of her daughter fulfills a vision she had cherished for years.
Jake Bongiovi’s Role in the Decision
Jake Bongiovi, 23, supported Brown’s dream but also had his own perspective on the timing. According to Brown, Jake insisted that they should wait until marriage before starting a family. “Jake was like, we cannot do that until we get married. So that was his thing,” she shared during the same interview.
His approach reflects a sense of responsibility and planning, ensuring that the couple built a stable foundation before welcoming a child. Their wedding earlier this year paved the way for their shared vision of parenthood, and the adoption announcement demonstrates how aligned the two are in their life goals.
Family Background and Inspirations
Family traditions played an important role in shaping Brown’s desire for parenthood. Both she and Jake come from large families, each being one of four siblings. Brown expressed her admiration for big families, hinting that she and Jake hope to raise multiple children in the future.
She explained: “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. And my nan, my grandmother is, she was a huge part of my life. And so, yeah, I mean, Jake knows how important it is to me.”
This deep-rooted connection to family values and her bond with her grandmother reflect the nurturing influences that shaped her outlook on life. For Brown, being surrounded by strong family ties has been central to her personal and professional growth.
Plans for a Big Family in the Future
While the couple has not publicly discussed specific plans, Brown has hinted that their journey to parenthood has only just begun. Drawing from their own experiences growing up with siblings, she and Jake hope to raise a large family together.
“So, it is definitely in our future,” Brown concluded in her earlier interview, suggesting that adoption may be the first step in building the family they both envision.
As they embrace the joys and challenges of being first-time parents, Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are beginning a chapter that aligns perfectly with the dreams they have spoken about openly in the past.