Millie Bobby Brown reveals that’s actually her stage name

Published: Mar 07 2025

At the very least, Millie Bobby Brown can breathe a sigh of relief knowing she won't have to tweak the monogram on her towels. The star of "Stranger Things" recently disclosed a little-known fact about her identity – her professional moniker isn't her birth name. This revelation came about during a candid chat with her "Electric State" co-star, Chris Pratt, who inquisitively inquired about her middle name in a joint interview with Buzzfeed.

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"My middle name is Bonnie," confided the 21-year-old actress. "Millie Bobby Bonnie Brown?" Pratt echoed, somewhat amused. "No Bobby, it's Millie Bonnie Brown," she corrected him, sharing a secret she had never unveiled before. "You're hearing it fresh from the horse's mouth!"

Pratt appeared just as astonished as the rest of the audience. "Your middle name is Bonnie? But you went and swapped it for Bobby?" he asked, puzzled. With a giggle, Brown replied, "Just for kicks!" When Pratt wondered if she'd adopted the change for her stage name, she affirmed his suspicion.

Fortunately for her, this whimsical tweak has preserved the consistency of her initials. Last year, she tied the knot with Jake Bongiovi, the 22-year-old son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, adding yet another intriguing layer to her life story.

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