Millie Bobby Brown talks about her daughter for the first time

Published: Nov 06 2025

Millie Bobby Brown, the star of "Stranger Things," recently shared her heartfelt desire to shield her adopted baby girl from the glaring lights of the limelight. The 21-year-old, who tied the knot with Jack Bongiovi in a whirlwind 2024 ceremony, made the surprise announcement of her adoption in a social media post on August 21st.

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In a candid chat with British Vogue for their December issue, Millie opens up about her deep apprehension for her little one, stating, "For me, it's paramount to safeguard her and her story until she's old enough to potentially share it with the world herself." The actress, known for her role in "Enola Holmes," clarifies that she's not the type to "intentionally" thrust her daughter into the public eye unwillingly.

"If she chooses to reveal her personality to the world one day, just as I did when I was young, that's something we'd wholeheartedly support," explains the 21-year-old. However, for now, with her daughter still quite young, it's up to her and her partner, Jake, to "protect" her from the prying eyes of the public.

In the same interview, Millie also shares her aspirations for a large family, mentioning that "I really want a big family – I'm one of four; he's one of four." The actress is overjoyed to have a partner like Jake, whom she describes as "the most amazing dad."

Earlier this year, Millie revealed her desire to become a mother. During an appearance on the "Smartless" podcast, the "Modern Family" actress further shared that while she's "still young," she's eagerly looking forward to motherhood. "My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19. And you know, it's been my dream since before I met Jake," she continued.

Millie adds, "Since I was a baby... I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me. And my nan, my grandmother, was a huge part of my life."

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