Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi announced that they had welcomed a child via adoption in August 2025. Their relationship has been a charming modern love story from social media to scuba diving.
The couple first connected in 2021, sparking romance rumors after Jake posted a selfie of the pair with the simple caption “BFF.”
Their relationship quickly became public, with photos of them holding hands on New York City streets confirming they were more than just friends.
Their bond grew stronger throughout the year. Millie made their romance Instagram-official with a sweet kiss on the London Eye in November, and the couple celebrated their first Christmas together just a month later.
In 2023, Jake devised a uniquely romantic proposal and popped the question while the two were scuba diving. The next chapter began in May 2024, when the couple first secretly tied the knot in an intimate ceremony.
They later celebrated their union with a larger wedding for family and friends at the beautiful Villa Cetinale in Italy.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Welcome Baby Girl Through Adoption
Netflix star Millie Bobby Brown and her model husband, Jake Bongiovi, have opened an exciting new chapter in their lives.
The couple has announced the joyful news that they have become parents after adopting a sweet baby girl.
In a statement shared on their social media, the pair expressed they were beyond excited to begin their journey into parenthood. The announcement was made on Instagram alongside a simple, elegant sketch of a tree, a symbol of growth and new beginnings.
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. And then there were 3. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi.
This news aligns with Brown’s previous comments about her desire to start a family.
Speaking on the SmartLess podcast in March, the Stranger Things actor revealed that starting a family was a key priority for her, a sentiment which her husband fully supported.
Millie told hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett that Jake knows how important it is to her to have a child. She had also previously mentioned the possibility of adoption.
I also find it’s so essential to start a family, for me, personally.
She is now embracing her most cherished role of being a mom. Fans and friends have flooded the couple’s social media with congratulations and well-wishes as they begin this new adventure.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Embrace Parenthood During First NYC Outing with Adopted Daughter
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are already embracing their newest roles as parents.
The couple was spotted enjoying a sunny Saturday afternoon in New York City’s Soho neighborhood on their first public outing since announcing the adoption of their baby girl.
The newly married couple looked like a blissful new family as they pushed their daughter in a stroller. Millie, carrying a small bouquet, walked alongside Jake, who was entirely in dad mode for the casual trip.
Their low-key afternoon included a stop at the iconic Fanelli Café, where they waited for their security, and a visit to Louis Vuitton. Jake was later photographed carefully carrying his daughter out of the store, a picture of proud fatherhood.
He kept his look casual in a black T-shirt, white pants, and a black hat, while Millie opted for a stylish yet comfortable red crop top and long gray shorts.
The sighting comes just days after the couple made a joyful announcement on Instagram. In a joint post, they revealed they had officially welcomed a baby girl into their family through adoption.
Nonetheless, they are already settling beautifully into their new life as a family of three, based on their relaxed and happy NYC stroll.

