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| Pakistan's Asif Ali takes a catch during a training session at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham, central England on May 30, 2019, on the eve of their first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup against the West Indies. — AFP |
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Share Tender First Look at Daughter After Adoption
Millie Bobby
Brown Shares First Glimpse of Adopted Daughter with Privacy and Grace
Millie Bobby
Brown and Jake Bongiovi, aged 21 and 23, share the first Instagram glimpse of
their adopted daughter—a tarmac photo of daddy carrying baby in a car seat.
Millie has long dreamed of motherhood, and privacy remains key.
Pakistan's Asif Ali
takes a catch during a training session at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in
Nottingham, central England on May 30, 2019, on the eve of their first match of
the ICC Cricket World Cup against the West Indies. — AFP Pakistani right-handed
batter Asif Ali on Monday...
At just 21 years old, Millie Bobby
Brown has revealed a tender new chapter in her life: motherhood. The Stranger
Things star recently shared the first public peek of the baby girl she and
her husband Jake Bongiovi adopted this summer. The Instagram
carousel—posted on September 1—offered an emotional and artful glimpse into
their growing family.
Among the carousel, one image stood
out: Jake walking across a tarmac toward a private jet, carrying their daughter
in a car seat wrapped in a white blanket. Millie captioned the series with
baby-themed emojis—🍼✨🐥—letting
the moment speak softly, with privacy intact.
This is the first public appearance of
their daughter, following the couple’s Instagram announcement on August 21:
“This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are
beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both
peace and privacy. And then there were 3.”
A Long-Awaited Dream
Comes True
Millie has been transparent about her
desire for early motherhood. On the SmartLess podcast, she shared how
becoming a mom was central to her vision of life—adoption included. Raised by a
young mother herself, Brown explained that family was deeply rooted in her very
being.
“I really want a family. I really want
a big family... I don’t see having your own child… as really any different
[from] adopting.”
Her grandparents and mother—who had her
at 21—served as emotional pillars and models she aspired to emulate. Fatherhood,
for her, is as much about love as it is biology.
Keeping Baby's
Identity Private While Embracing Joy
The Instagram reveal struck a perfect
balance: intimate and celebratory, respectful of their daughter’s privacy. In the
carousel, alongside the tender family shot, were glimpses of everyday
joy—Millie and Jake on date night, countryside views, and even a playful
snapshot of a pig rolling in mud. It's a tender narrative of everyday life in
this new role.
This approach resonated deeply with
fans, who flooded the comments with affection: “Cutest parents ever,”
“Motherhood looks beautiful on you,” and “Jake on dad duty, we love to see it.”
Their celebration feels universal, not performative—a soft embrace of
parenthood.
Choosing Family Over
Fame
Since marrying Jake Bongiovi in May
2024, Millie has made deliberate choices to prioritize home life over Hollywood
glitz. The couple now resides on a farm in Georgia with over thirty animals—an
idyllic, grounded space where their new daughter can grow. Their lifestyle is
deliberately serene. They’ve chosen privacy over publicity, with Millie
slipping into “mum mode” with natural ease.
Influenced by her upbringing and
grounded by her parents, Millie chose to protect these early family moments
from media glare, rather than staging them for attention.
Standing Tall in Young
Motherhood
In a world quick to question young
parents, Millie stands resilient. Colleagues and insiders commend her maturity
and clarity. Though still building her career—balancing acting and
producing—she trusts both her instincts and her partner’s support.
A source shared, “She’s so young, but so focused. You can tell she’ll be a
great mom.” Their mutual commitment shines through each post they share.