Millie Bobby Brown finally sat down with Alex Cooper, and it wasn’t just another press junket stop. It felt like a reckoning. For years, the internet has had a weird, almost obsessive relationship with Millie’s age. People have picked apart her clothes, her makeup, and the way she speaks since she was twelve. On the Millie Bobby Brown Call Her Daddy episode, which dropped in March 2025, she didn't hold back. She’s twenty-one now. She’s a wife. She’s a farm owner. And honestly? She’s over the "child star" narrative.
The episode, titled "Not Eleven Forever," hit the "Daddy Gang" feed like a bolt of lightning. It’s over an hour of Millie basically saying, "I grew up. Deal with it." It was raw. It was funny. It was also kind of heartbreaking in the parts where she talked about the scrutiny.
The Engagement, The Wedding, and That Six-Minute Vow
Let’s get into the stuff everyone was refreshing their feeds for: the relationship with Jake Bongiovi. People were genuinely shocked when they got engaged so young. Critics called it a "starter marriage." Some fans were worried.
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But Millie explained the "bold move" that started it all. She didn't wait around. She described herself as a planner—someone who knows what she wants. She told Alex about the wedding, which was private and intimate before the big public photos came out.
The highlight? The first dance. It wasn't some slow, awkward sway. They did a full-blown choreographed Grease medley. We’re talking "You’re the One That I Want" and "Summer Nights." Jake, the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, actually committed to the bit. Millie also mentioned writing six-minute-long vows. That’s a lot of talking. It shows just how deep that connection is, despite what the "she's too young" crowd thinks.
Living on a Farm and the "Trad Wife" Allegations
There’s this weird trend online where people call Millie a "trad wife" because she moved to a farm and likes domestic life. Alex Cooper asked her about this directly. Millie’s response was pretty grounded. She owns 25 animals. She has goats named Cardi B and Slick Rick. She has cows named Barnaby and Bessie.
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- She collects her own eggs.
- She lives next door to her parents (in both London and Georgia).
- She drives a pink vintage Bronco.
She basically told Alex that she loves her job, but she loves her animals more. It’s not about being a "trad wife" in some political sense; it’s about having a place where she isn't "Eleven" from Stranger Things. She’s just the girl with ten dogs who has to deal with a "psycho" poodle named Winnie.
The Scrutiny of Growing Up in Public
One of the most intense parts of the Millie Bobby Brown Call Her Daddy interview was when she addressed her face. Yeah, her face.
She’s heard the comments: "She looks 40." "She’s had too much work done." Millie’s take? "My face grew." She pointed out how bizarre it is that people expect her to look like a ten-year-old forever. She admitted that she used to try to change herself to please people. Now, she just wants to protect her peace. She even mentioned how she avoids social media to keep her mental health intact, a move she’s discussed before but really doubled down on here.
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It’s a weird reality to live in. Imagine the whole world commenting on your puberty like it's a sporting event. She told Alex that if she had a genie wish, she’d wish no one had to go through that kind of public observation. It changes how you see people. You start looking for bad intentions everywhere.
That "Red Flag" Remark
During a rapid-fire segment, Millie dropped a line that went viral on TikTok immediately. Alex asked her what a partner's biggest red flag is. Millie’s answer? "Picking me up from the airport."
Wait, what? Usually, that’s considered a nice gesture. But Millie explained that she’s so independent and used to her own routine that having someone wait for her at arrivals feels... suffocating? Or maybe just unnecessary. It’s a very "Millie" answer—practical, slightly stubborn, and totally unapologetic.
The "Stranger Things" Goodbye
With the final season of Stranger Things looming, the conversation naturally turned to the end of an era. Millie got emotional. She talked about the table read for the finale and how reading her final goodbye with David Harbour (who plays Hopper) "ruined" her.
She’s ready to move on, but the weight of that show is massive. It’s the reason she has the platform, but it’s also the reason she’s had to defend her womanhood for a decade. She called the experience of finishing the show "emotional," especially seeing the Duffer Brothers' vision finally wrap up.
What This Means for Millie’s Future
Millie isn't just an actress anymore. She’s a producer (think Enola Holmes), a business owner (Florence by Mills), and now, a mother. Recently, news broke about her adopting a baby girl in late 2025.
On the podcast, you can hear a shift in her tone. She sounds like someone who has finally stopped asking for permission to exist. She’s not trying to be the "perfect" child star anymore. She’s fine with people being annoyed by her. She’s fine with being "too much."
Key Takeaways from the Interview:
- Boundaries are everything: She lives a very private life on her farm to balance the chaos of Hollywood.
- Age is just a number to her: She’s been the breadwinner for her family since she was a kid; getting married at 20 didn't feel "young" to her because she's lived a lot of life.
- The "Daddy Gang" connection: Millie is a fan of the pod, specifically citing the Monica Lewinsky episode as one that made her want to come on.
If you’re looking to follow Millie’s lead on protecting your own space, start by auditing your social media. She doesn't have the apps on her phone for a reason. You might not have 25 goats to keep you busy, but setting those "offline" boundaries is the first step toward the kind of peace she’s found.
Keep an eye out for her upcoming project, The Electric State. It’s her next big move away from the Upside Down, and based on this interview, she’s more than ready for it.
Next Steps for Fans:
- Watch the full video version of the interview on YouTube to see the Grease dance breakdown.
- Check out her debut novel, Nineteen Steps, which she discusses as a tribute to her grandmother.
- Follow the Florence by Mills YouTube channel if you want to see Jake Bongiovi's (surprisingly decent) attempt at doing her makeup.