If you still think of Millie Bobby Brown as that buzz-cut kid from the first season of Stranger Things, you’re basically living in a time capsule. She’s 21 now. And honestly, she’s been living a whole adult life while the rest of us were just waiting for season five to drop. The biggest part of that life? Her relationship with Jake Bongiovi.
Most people still call him Millie Bobby Brown’s fiancé, but let’s get the facts straight: he’s officially her husband. They’ve been married since May 2024. Actually, they’ve even expanded their family, adopting a baby girl in the summer of 2025. It’s a lot to take in if you haven’t been keeping up with the Bongiovi-Brown household.
People love to talk about how young they are. When they got engaged back in April 2023, Millie was 19 and Jake was 20. The internet went into a bit of a tailspin. But if you look at their track record, they’ve been pretty much inseparable since they first met on Instagram in 2021. It wasn’t some whirlwind Hollywood fling; it was a slow burn that started with a "DM cold call" and turned into a genuine partnership.
Who Exactly Is Jake Bongiovi?
He isn't just "the guy on her arm" at premieres. Jake is the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley. Growing up in New Jersey, he was actually a big-time athlete before he ever thought about acting. He played football at Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn and later at The Pennington School.
He did the college thing for a minute at Syracuse University in 2020 but dropped out after a year to chase the acting dream. It seems to be working out. He made his debut in the rom-com Sweethearts and played a lead singer (very fitting) in the 80s-inspired movie Rockbottom.
Millie has been pretty vocal about why he’s "the one." She told The Sunday Times that she knew immediately. No overthinking. No games. Just a feeling of being able to be "loud" and authentic.
That Underwater Proposal
The engagement story is actually kind of chaotic in a cute way. They were on vacation, and Jake convinced her to go on a 7:30 AM diving trip. While they were underwater, he handed her a shell with a ring inside.
Millie tried to say "yes," but because she had a regulator in her mouth, she basically just made some bubbles. Then, the ring almost fell off her finger and sank into the deep ocean. Jake actually dove down—like a movie hero—and caught it before it was gone forever. Talk about high stakes.
The Secret Wedding vs. The Italian Blowout
These two didn’t just have one wedding; they did the classic celebrity double-header. First, they had a "low-key" secret ceremony in May 2024. It was mostly just the parents, including Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea.
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Then came the "cinematic event" in Tuscany, Italy, in late 2024.
- The Venue: Villa Cetinale, which is basically the most beautiful spot in Italy.
- The Officiant: Matthew Modine (yep, "Papa" from Stranger Things).
- The Music: RAYE performed a Frank Sinatra cover for the daddy-daughter dance.
- The Surprise: The couple performed a fully choreographed six-minute dance to a medley from Grease.
Millie actually revealed later on the Dish podcast that she originally wanted to do the Dirty Dancing lift, but she was terrified Jake would drop her and make "history" for all the wrong reasons. They went with the Grease routine instead, and apparently, they still bust it out at bars when "You're the One That I Want" comes on.
Life as New Parents
In August 2025, the couple shared some huge news on Instagram. They adopted a baby girl. Millie has always said she wanted to be a young mom, inspired by her own mother and grandmother.
They’ve been raising her in Georgia, where they have a farm full of animals. We’re talking goats, donkeys (shoutout to Bernard), and a whole pack of dogs. It’s a very different vibe from the Hollywood red carpets.
Noah Schnapp, Millie's long-time co-star, is reportedly the godfather. It’s pretty sweet to see that the Stranger Things bond is actually real life.
Navigating the "Too Young" Criticism
People have been vocal about their age since day one. Even Jon Bon Jovi had to step in and defend them. He told Andy Cohen that he doesn’t think age matters as long as you "grow together." He and Dorothea met in high school and have been married for decades, so he knows a thing or two about making young love last.
Millie has been equally blunt. She told Glamour that she wasn't necessarily looking to be a "stereotypical wife," but Jake changed her perspective. He doesn’t want her to sit at home; he wants her to go do her thing while he holds her hand.
Actionable Insights for Fans
If you're following the Bongiovi-Brown journey, there are a few things to keep an eye on:
- New Projects: Look for Jake’s upcoming roles as he continues to move out of his father’s shadow and establish himself as a legitimate actor.
- The Georgia Farm Life: Millie often shares snippets of their rural life on social media. It’s a great look at how they balance global fame with a grounded home life.
- The Last Season: As Stranger Things wraps up its final chapter in 2026, expect Jake to be a constant support system by her side during the massive press tours.
The reality is that Jake Bongiovi has become an integral part of Millie’s world. He’s her "partner for life," the father of their child, and a rising star in his own right. Whether they’re dancing in Italy or feeding donkeys in Georgia, they’ve proven that "young love" doesn’t have to be a phase.
To keep up with their latest updates, you can follow Millie Bobby Brown’s official Instagram for family snapshots or check out Jake’s filmography on IMDb for his latest acting credits.