Millie Bobby Brown has officially updated her legal name after marrying Jake Bongiovi in May, highlighting the Millie Bobby Brown name change that recently surprised fans and friends alike. The well-known Stranger Things actress now goes by Millie Bonnie Bongiovi, marking a significant personal milestone for the young star.
Confusion Over Millie Bobby Brown’s New Name
Following her marriage, Brown’s name change led to a playful exchange during a VT interview with her longtime friend and costar Noah Schnapp. When asked to recite her full name, Schnapp guessed, “It’s Millie Bonnie Brown,” before offering another attempt, “Millie Bonnie Brown Bongiovi.” Both guesses missed the mark, with Brown confirming the answer was not quite right. After a third try, Schnapp exclaimed,
“Millie Bonnie Bobby Bongiovi, the 21-year-old said as he began to laugh.”
Noah Schnapp, Actor
Brown finally clarified,
“Just drop the ‘Brown!’ Drop the ‘Bobby,’ drop the ‘Brown.’ It’s just Millie Bonnie Bongiovi. Millie BonBon!”
Millie Bobby Brown, Actress
Why She Used ‘Bobby’ in Her Stage Name
Throughout her career, Millie Bobby Brown has been credited under her familiar stage name. In March, she revealed that her birth name is actually Millie Bonnie Brown, but swapped “Bonnie” for “Bobby” for stage purposes. Brown said this change was done lightheartedly and for entertainment value, not stemming from any formal reason.
Marriage to Jake Bongiovi and Family Update
Brown wed Jake Bongiovi, who is the son of musician Jon Bon Jovi, this past May. The couple had been together for three years prior to their wedding. Three months after their marriage, they made headlines again with the announcement that they had adopted their first child together. In their joint statement, they wrote,
“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,”
Jake Bongiovi & Millie Bobby Brown, Joint Statement.
“We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were three.”
Jake Bongiovi & Millie Bobby Brown, Joint Statement
Brown’s Ongoing Role in Stranger Things
Millie Bobby Brown continues her work on the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series Stranger Things, reprising her iconic role as Eleven. This season sees Eleven, her friends in Hawkins, and her character’s allies confronting Vecna, portrayed by Jamie Campbell Bower, in a bid to bring the story to its conclusion.
The final season of the beloved show is scheduled for a staggered release, with the first installment having launched on November 26, followed by upcoming drops on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. When asked about what fans can expect for the remainder of the series, Schnapp teased,
“You thought Volume 1 was crazy…”
Noah Schnapp, Actor. Brown added, “Get ready.” Millie Bobby Brown, Actress
Looking Ahead for Millie Bobby Brown
The Millie Bobby Brown name change signifies both a personal and professional turning point, drawing attention to her evolving identity beyond her Stranger Things fame. As she embraces her new role as Millie Bonnie Bongiovi and experiences new milestones as part of a growing family, fans continue to follow her journey both on and off the screen.
