Jon Bon Jovi is embracing his role as a proud grandfather after Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi welcomed their baby girl earlier this year. The announcement marks a joyful new chapter for the Millie Bobby Brown family and the Bon Jovi household.
Speaking to influencer Bunnie XO in a TikTok interview clip released on Sunday, September 21, the rock legend shared how the experience has changed his life. He described it as “crazy, but great” and expressed deep affection for the new addition to the family.
Bon Jovi’s Warm Reflections on Fatherhood and Family Growth
Jon Bon Jovi elaborated on his excitement about the newborn, revealing the immediate bond he felt upon meeting his granddaughter.
“They adopted a girl, we met the baby obviously and immediately that becomes your grandchild, you know what I mean? Your baby. It’s beautiful. I want to see pictures, like, every other day. I’m that pain in the butt guy already and, yeah, it’s cool,”
he said.
He also praised Millie Bobby Brown, pointing to her maturity and work ethic, alongside her dedication to the family. Bon Jovi remarked on the young couple’s early marriage and his family’s support for the union.
“They got married very young but we blessed it because we get it — you know, they’re sorta mature beyond their years,”
he said.
“She comes from a family where her parents are still together and they married very young. Her and Jake fell in love and we just thought OK, we’ll support this and it’s working out.”
Jon Bon Jovi, the 63-year-old frontman, shares four children with his wife, Dorothea Hurley. Their son Jake Bongiovi, 23, is married to Millie Bobby Brown, 21, who has openly discussed her commitment to starting a family.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s Journey Into Parenthood
The couple’s announcement of their daughter’s arrival came in a joint post on Instagram dated August 21. They revealed they had adopted their “sweet baby girl” and expressed their excitement about becoming parents while valuing their privacy.
“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,”
they shared.
“We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were three.”
Their baby news followed their wedding in May 2024, after which Brown has spoken candidly about her lifelong dream of having children. On the SmartLess podcast earlier this year, she explained that becoming a mother was a significant personal goal influenced by her own upbringing.
“My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19. And you know, it’s been my thing since before I met Jake,”
she said.
“Since I was a baby, I told my mom, like, baby dolls. I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me.”
Brown went on to highlight the role of her grandmother in her desire for a family, emphasizing the importance it holds for her.
“And my nan, my grandmother … she was a huge part of my life. And so, yeah, I mean, Jake knows how important it is to me and, of course, I want to focus on really establishing myself as an actor and as a producer, but I also find it’s so important to start a family for me personally. It’s a huge thing. Jake was like, ‘We cannot do that until we get married.’ So that was his thing.”
Plans for Expanding Their Family in the Future
Brown also expressed her desire for a large family, noting that both she and Jake come from households with three siblings each.
“My thing was, I really want a family. I really want a big family,”
she stated.
“I’m one of four. He’s one of four. So, it is definitely in our future, but for me, I don’t see having your own child, you know, as really any different [than] adopting.”
The couple’s approach to parenthood reflects both a modern understanding of family and a strong bond with their shared values.
Jon Bon Jovi Anticipated This Moment with Reflection and Humor
Before the adoption was publicly announced, Jon Bon Jovi had already spoken about his grandson and granddaughter prospects with a lighthearted tone. In a June interview with The Sun, he joked about the cultural mix of future grandchildren, saying,
“My grandkids will be more English than Italian or my other heritage! How crazy is that?”
He also commented on the swift changes that come with children growing up and forming their own families.
“Suddenly, your kids are married and then they’re telling you about the prospect of grandbabies … whoa! There’s no chapter in my book that went this far,”
he said, reflecting on how life evolves unexpectedly.
The Growing Bon Jovi Family and Its Significance
The arrival of Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s baby girl strengthens the close-knit Bon Jovi family, which includes Jon Bon Jovi, his wife Dorothea Hurley, and their four children—Jake, Stephanie, Jesse, and Romeo. This newest generation brings excitement and renewed energy for the family’s future.
For Millie Bobby Brown, known worldwide for her acting and producing, starting a family represents both a personal and heartfelt milestone. With Jon Bon Jovi’s warm embrace and support, the Millie Bobby Brown family is entering an important phase of life, balancing public careers with private joys.
