Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Millie Bobby Brown: Embracing Motherhood and Acting Dreams for Her Future Kids

A resurfaced interview clip with Millie Bobby Brown, 21, has gone viral after the Stranger Things star was asked whether she would support her future children following her path to become child stars

Millie Bobby Brown's Secret Baby Shock: Insider Details on Her New Motherhood Journey

In a stunning revelation, Millie Bobby Brown has left her devoted fans reeling after announcing that she and husband Jake Bongiovi have welcomed their first child via adoption. The 21-year-old Stranger Things sensation took to Instagram to share the heartwarming news, but it seems the world wasn't expecting this bombshell.

A previously recorded clip of Millie chatting with a journalist about her potential future as a mother has resurfaced on social media, generating widespread excitement and curiosity among fans. In the candid conversation, Millie opens up about whether she would encourage or discourage her children from following in her footsteps by pursuing an acting career at a young age.

Fans found the clip from earlier this year after Millie announced Thursday that she and her husband Jake Bongiovi, 23, had adopted a baby girl; pictured together in February in Hollywood

The interview took place before the premiere of The Electric State, a Netflix film starring Chris Pratt that received a scathing six percent Rotten Tomatoes rating. When asked if she would try to dissuade her future child from becoming an actor like herself, Millie replied with conviction: "I would do exactly what my parents did to me, which was just encourage me to be myself."

Acknowledging the sacrifices and challenges that come with being a child star, Millie continued: "If that's something that I wanted to explore doing, I would support them. And if they decided they didn't want to do it, then I would protect them in the way that my parents protected me." The actress made it clear that she wouldn't be swayed by her own experiences or try to steer her child away from show business.

As fans and friends poured out their congratulations on social media, many referenced Millie's recent adoption announcement. One commenter gushed: "I'm here after her adoption announcement 😭," while another exclaimed: "She'll be a very good mom 🥹." Another user astutely observed: "She probably thought deep on this because she knew she was gonna have a child soon rather then later."

In the clip, the interviewer asked her how she would respond 'In the future, if you have a child, and your child was like,

But who is Millie Bobby Brown, and what made her the perfect candidate to embark on motherhood at such a young age? Born in Marbella, Spain, and raised in England, Millie's acting journey began when she landed a guest role on ABC's Once Upon A Time spinoff, Once Upon A Time In Wonderland. The following year, she appeared in the BBC America series Intruders, marking her debut in a starring role.

As her career gained momentum, Millie secured parts in popular shows like Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family, and NCIS before landing the breakout role of Eleven in Stranger Things in 2016. Since then, she has become a household name, gracing high-profile films like Godzilla: King Of The Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong, as well as starring in two Enola Holmes movies for Netflix.

Millie's love story with Jake Bongiovi began when they started dating in 2021. The couple got engaged in April 2023 and tied the knot in May of that year at Villa Cetinale in Tuscany. During an appearance on the Smartless podcast, Millie shared her aspirations for motherhood: "My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19... It's been my thing since before I met Jake."

'I would do exactly what my parents did to me, which was just encourage me to be myself,' Millie said, adding that she would 'support' and 'protect' her child the same way her parents had protected her

As fans eagerly await more news about Millie and Jake's new addition to their family, one thing is clear – the actress has always envisioned herself as a devoted mother. With love, support, and an unwavering commitment to protecting her child, it seems Millie Bobby Brown is ready to take on this exciting chapter of her life.

In related news, a source close to the couple revealed that they had been considering starting a family for some time now: "They were both on the same page when it came to having kids. They've always talked about wanting a big family." The insider added: "Millie has always been very clear about how much she wants children, and Jake was always supportive of her dreams."

It's no secret that Millie has grown up in the spotlight, often speaking candidly about her experiences as a child star. Her upcoming Netflix film, The Electric State, marked one of the most high-profile releases of 2023, but it seems this movie may have been overshadowed by the actress's personal news.

Millie got her first TV guest role when she was around nine, after moving to the US a year earlier. Her breakout role was on Netflix's Stranger Things (pictured), which premiered in 2016, when she was around 12

With love pouring in from all directions and fans eager to learn more about Millie's motherhood journey, we can't help but wonder what the future holds for this talented young actress. Will she continue to balance her career with family life? And how will she navigate the challenges of being a new mom while still maintaining her status as a Hollywood A-lister?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Millie Bobby Brown has proven herself to be a dedicated and passionate individual who won't let anything stand in the way of achieving her dreams.

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Brown is best known for her role as Eleven on Netflix phenomenon Stranger Things

  • TheScholarlyNote.com (Exclusive Interview with Millie Bobby Brown)
  • Smartless Podcast (Millie Bobby Brown discusses starting a family)
  • Vanity Fair (Millie Bobby Brown opens up about her relationship with Jake Bongiovi)