Why Did Millie Bobby Brown Adopt a Baby at 21? The Wholesome Reason Behind the Young Family

Published 11/15/2025, 10:17 AM EST

The year 2025 has unfolded as a striking portrait of transformation for Millie Bobby Brown. From commanding the eerie corridors of Hawkins in Stranger Things to navigating the relentless glare of the public eye, she has balanced ambition, scrutiny, and reinvention with grace. While her career continues to dazzle with daring choices and bold ventures, one of the most profound roles she now inhabits is far quieter yet infinitely powerful. Among all her accolades and achievements, Millie Bobby Brown has embraced the extraordinary crown of motherhood.

At only 21, Millie Bobby Brown embraced adoption, opening her heart to a child in need and choosing love and family over convention. But what was the heartfelt, surprisingly wholesome reason behind her decision to embrace motherhood so young?

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Millie Bobby Brown appeared on the SmartLess podcast in March, explaining that age was never a concern for her or her husband, Jake Bonjiovi, when starting a family. She shared that her parents became parents very young, inspiring her own desire for early motherhood. Brown always dreamed of having children and envisioned a large family, as both she and her husband grew up in families of four. On adoption, she said, “I don’t see having your own child as really any different as adopting,” emphasizing their home is full of love and openness.

Millie Bobby Brown has always been determined to start a family, believing it was something she would pursue no matter the timing or method. She explained in a 2023 Glamour interview that having a baby has long been a dream. Her family encouraged her to chase her goals without hesitation, inspiring her to act on opportunities as they arise, ultimately shaping her decision to embrace motherhood at this moment in her life. And recently, she opened up about the experience of raising a child, revealing how motherhood is shaping her daily life.

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Millie Bobby Brown shared an intimate look at motherhood, revealing which Stranger Things cast members she trusts most with her baby and how her close bonds help her navigate parenthood.

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At the Stranger Things Season 5 premiere, Millie Bobby Brown told Entertainment Tonight that life has dramatically shifted since the show began. She reflected on marriage, the challenges of motherhood, and the endless sleepless nights with a newborn. When asked who she trusts from the cast to care for her baby, Brown highlighted Sadie Sink’s nurturing nature and mentioned Noah Schnapp as the godfather, emphasizing she trusts the entire cast. She noted that everyone becomes tender and affectionate around her baby girl, utterly captivated by her presence.

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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcomed their daughter in August, marking a new chapter of tenderness and discovery. Their announcement on Instagram, accompanied by a symbolic willow tree, symbolized resilience and growth. Since then, every shared laugh and quiet moment has deepened their family bond. From being spotted with her child to revealing that she always dreamed of starting a family, Brown has remained in the spotlight ever since the news.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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