Adoption might have been a dream for Millie Bobby Brown, but it is not her only dream.
The sensational actress, best known as the star of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” became a mom for the first time through adoption in 2025.
Many were shocked when Millie Bobby Brown and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, decided to become parents in their early twenties. However, the entertainer is open to having more children, including biological ones.
Brown recently reflected on her motherhood journey in a new interview, revealing that she always knew adoption would be her way of having children. “I always, always wanted to adopt. It was always part of my childhood dreams,” she said.
Brown explained that as a child, even her parents noticed her interest in adoption, telling her, “You had your baby dolls. They were all adopted.” The actress added that she never pretended to be pregnant while playing with her dolls before clarifying that it wasn’t off the table.
“It’s not because I don’t want that. Hopefully, one day that’s in my future, but for me, adoption was always a part of my future. Adoption is love. Adoption is forever,” Brown declared on the June 11 episode of Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast.
The TV Personality Learned More About Adoption In School
Brown revealed that her love for adoption wasn’t just about fulfilling her childhood dreams, as she took many courses on adoption. She initially went to school to become a social worker and studied for two years before her love for animals pushed her into veterinary studies.
During the time she spent working to become a social worker, Brown explained that she learned “meaningful and important” lessons about adoption. These courses also helped Brown understand the journey of becoming a birth mother, which in turn, played a role in helping her and Bongiovi decide the right path for them.
At the end of the day, Brown and Bongiovi embarked on an adoption journey to start their family. When asked if she had any advice for families considering adoption, Brown had plenty to say. She began by emphasizing how comparison is the thief of joy, stressing that “every journey looks different.”
Millie Bobby Brown Trusted Her ‘Maternal Instincts’ To Find Her Baby
Brown also advised couples considering adoption, particularly mothers, to trust their gut when choosing their child. She used her experience as an example, recalling how she knew her daughter was the right one for her family. In Brown’s words:
“My maternal instincts just kicked in. I’m an aunt, and my maternal instincts like kicked in. I was like, this baby is like…I will protect this baby at all costs.”
Brown noted that her gut told her it was right when she met her baby girl, recalling how the baby felt like everything she needed in that moment. “And the bond immediately kicks in, for me anyway, it really did,” the proud mom added.
The SAG Award Honoree Wants A Big Family
Brown has been open about her interest in adoption, previously raving about her desire to have a large family. Last year, The Blast reported that Brown had shared her thoughts in an interview, revealing she and Bongiovi were on board with having more children.
“I really want a family. I really want a big family. I’m one of four. He’s one of four. So, it is definitely in our future,” Brown said, referencing how many siblings she and Bongiovi grew up with. She added that she didn’t see having your own child as any different from adopting.
Brown and Bongiovi announced that they had welcomed a daughter through adoption in a joint statement shared on Instagram. The August 2025 post saw the couple raving about becoming first-time parents and imploring fans to allow them to enjoy the journey “in both peace and privacy.”
Millie Bobby Brown And Jake Bongiovi’s Relationship Timeline
Brown and Bongiovi first sparked romance rumors in June 2021 after the latter posted a selfie of them on social media with the caption, “bff <3.” That same month, the duo was spotted holding hands while walking around New York City, per PEOPLE.
They finally went Instagram official in November 2021 and made their red carpet debut in March 2022 at the BAFTA Film Awards. Brown and Bongiovi gave fans plenty to talk about with their frequent displays of affection, including birthday tributes on social media.
The lovebirds took their relationship to the next level in June 2023, with an engagement party. Brown revealed a year later that her beau had proposed underwater while they were scuba diving on vacation. That same year, she and Bongiovi secretly tied the knot with their closest family in attendance.
