Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are officially a family of four. The Stranger Things star and her husband have welcomed their second child through adoption, expanding their family just over a year after becoming parents for the first time.
PEOPLE first reported the news on September 17, citing a source who confirmed that the couple had adopted their second baby. Brown and Bongiovi later shared the first public glimpse of their new child in a joint Instagram post.
The couple posted a close-up image showing their baby’s hand alongside theirs and captioned it simply, “Hi little guy!” The post appears to confirm that their second child is a boy, although Brown and Bongiovi have not publicly disclosed his name or other identifying details.
A Second Adoption in Just Over a Year
The new arrival joins the couple’s first child, a daughter whom they adopted in 2025.
Brown and Bongiovi announced their first adoption in August 2025, saying they were beginning a new chapter of parenthood while asking for privacy. They have continued to keep their daughter’s name and other personal information out of the public eye.
The couple’s approach to their second child appears to follow the same pattern: sharing a milestone with fans while keeping the children’s identities protected.
British Vogue previously reported that Brown had chosen not to reveal her daughter’s name, emphasizing that the decision should ultimately belong to the child.
Fans Spotted a Hint Before the Announcement
The announcement came after Brown appeared to quietly hint that her family had grown.
On September 7, she shared footage from a family trip to Italy’s Dolomites. Brown was seen carrying her daughter, while Bongiovi walked nearby with a baby carrier. The newest family member was kept out of view, prompting speculation online before the adoption was reported.
The couple’s later Instagram post provided the first public glimpse, but they still chose not to show the baby’s face.
Brown Has Spoken About Adoption and Parenthood
Brown has previously spoken openly about her desire to adopt.
After adopting her daughter, she discussed parenthood and adoption on the Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce podcast, describing adoption as something she had always wanted to pursue. She also said she hoped to have children biologically someday, making clear that the two paths were not mutually exclusive for her.
In a previous British Vogue interview, Brown also described motherhood as a joyful experience and said she and Bongiovi share parenting responsibilities equally.
From Hollywood Romance to Parenthood
Brown and Bongiovi began dating in 2021 and became engaged in 2023. They married in 2024 in a private ceremony.
Bongiovi is the son of rock musician Jon Bon Jovi, while Brown became internationally known as an actress through her role as Eleven in Netflix’s Stranger Things.
Their growing family now includes two adopted children, alongside the animals they keep at their Georgia home.
The Couple Continues to Prioritize Privacy
Despite their global profiles, Brown and Bongiovi have consistently limited what they share about their children.
Their latest announcement follows that same approach: rather than revealing the baby’s name or showing his face, they offered fans a simple photograph and a brief message welcoming him into the family.
For Brown and Bongiovi, the announcement marks another major chapter in their relationship — but one they appear determined to experience largely away from the spotlight.
