Millie Bobby Brown was the picture of a radiant new mother during a rare public appearance with her husband, Jake Bongiovi, and their infant daughter in New York City. The Stranger Things actress, 21, was seen enjoying a relaxed stroll through downtown Manhattan, warmly wrapped against the December chill in an oversized puffer coat.
A Tender Family Moment in the City
During the outing, Bongiovi, 23, stayed close to his wife's side, smiling broadly as they walked hand-in-hand. In a particularly affectionate moment, he was photographed leaning down to tenderly kiss Brown on the forehead. The couple's daughter, whom they welcomed through adoption in the summer of 2024, was nestled securely in a baby carrier, gently cradled against Brown's chest beneath her coat.
This sweet family scene follows closely behind Brown sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her whirlwind month balancing new motherhood with professional commitments. That glimpse included a first, blurred look at her little girl in a family moment that also featured her rock legend father-in-law, Jon Bon Jovi.
Protecting Privacy and Embracing Family Life
Despite becoming more open about her roles as a wife and mother, Brown remains fiercely protective of her daughter's privacy. In a recent interview with British Vogue for its December issue, she made her position clear.
"For me, it's really important to protect her and her story until she's old enough to potentially one day share it herself," Brown explained. "It's our job to protect her from that." She emphasised she has no plans to publicly reveal her child's identity until the girl is old enough to decide for herself.
In other personal news, Brown recently confirmed she has officially taken her husband's surname, now going by Millie Bobby Bongiovi. The revelation came playfully during an interview with her co-star Noah Schnapp, who stumbled over her new name before she corrected him with a beaming smile.
Dreams of a Bustling Household
The young couple, who married in May 2024, have always been vocal about their desire to become parents and build a large family. Both are one of four siblings, and they see adoption as a natural part of that journey.
"I really want a big family," Brown shared with Vogue, adding that parenting duties are split equally. "We are 50-50 on everything… he is just the most amazing dad."
They officially announced their happy news in August, stating: "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."
Brown had previously spoken on the Smartless podcast about her lifelong aspiration for motherhood, inspired by her own family. "Since I was a baby... I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me," she said. While focused on her acting and producing career, she stressed that starting a family was equally important. For her, adopting a child is no different from having a biological one, reflecting the couple's open and loving philosophy: "the door is always open."
