Millie Bobby Brown's husband is Jake Bongiovi, an actor and model who is the son of rock singer Jon Bon Jovi. They began dating publicly in 2021, got engaged in 2023, and married in a private ceremony in May 2024. This article covers what has been publicly reported and leaves private matters alone.
The short answer
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is she married to? | Jake Bongiovi |
| Who is his father? | Jon Bon Jovi, frontman of Bon Jovi |
| When did they marry? | The weekend of May 18, 2024, in a private family ceremony |
| Where was the second celebration? | Tuscany, Italy, shared in October 2024 |
| Do they have children? | Yes: a daughter adopted in 2025 and a son adopted in 2026, both announced by the couple |
Who is Jake Bongiovi?
Jake Bongiovi (full name Jacob Hurley Bongiovi) was born on May 7, 2002. He is a model and actor, and the son of Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley. The Associated Press notes that he made his acting debut as the star of Rockbottom. He studied at Syracuse University, and he starred in the 2024 film Rockbottom. He and Millie Bobby Brown are close in age, with a gap of a little under two years.
Relationship timeline
- June 2021: the couple went public on Instagram, with a photo posted by Brown. (Curious how follow lists work on the app? See our Instagram guide.)
- April 2023: they announced their engagement, as Rolling Stone recounts. Brown later told WWD she wanted to keep the wedding details private.
- May 2024: they married. The couple did not confirm it first. Jon Bon Jovi did, on BBC's The One Show, calling it "a very small family wedding".
- October 2024: they shared photos from a second wedding celebration in Tuscany.
- August 2025: they announced that they had adopted a baby girl, as the Associated Press and Variety reported.
- September 2026: Brown announced on Instagram that the couple had adopted a second child, a son, according to E! Online and Billboard.
The wedding
The legal wedding took place in the United States, according to CBS News, with close family present, over the weekend of May 18, 2024. Stranger Things co-star Matthew Modine, who plays Dr. Brenner, has said he was licensed to marry people, wrote the vows and officiated. Photos of the couple wearing wedding bands appeared in the days after. A larger celebration followed in Italy later that year. Brown had said before the wedding that she preferred not to share it with a wide audience.
Family
Brown and Bongiovi announced in August 2025 that they had adopted a daughter, and in September 2026 that they had adopted a son. When they announced the first adoption they asked for "peace and privacy" (Variety), so this article includes no details about the children. Brown has told the AP that she enjoys living on a farm and staying largely away from social media.
Bongiovi's parents have publicly supported the couple. Jon Bon Jovi and his wife attended the 2024 premiere of Brown's Netflix film Damsel.
What this article leaves out
Searches for celebrity relationships bring up a lot of unverified claims. This article only includes details that were confirmed by the people involved, by family members, or by multiple established news outlets. It does not repeat rumors about their relationship or finances, and it does not give personal details such as addresses or any information about their child.
Why people search this
"Millie Bobby Brown husband" is one of the most common searches about her because the marriage happened quietly. There was no public announcement from the couple at the time. The first confirmation came from Jon Bon Jovi on a BBC program, as NBC News and the Hollywood Reporter reported, and the first photos were of the two wearing wedding bands. That left months of speculation, and it is why many articles from 2024 still mix confirmed facts with guesses.
It is also a question that came up because of how young the couple were. Brown was 20 and Bongiovi 22 when the wedding was reported, and age differences, timelines and "how did they meet" questions followed. The sections above give the confirmed answers. This section covers the context around them.
Millie Bobby Brown's career in brief
Millie Bobby Brown was born on February 19, 2004. She became widely known as Eleven in the Netflix series Stranger Things, which she joined as a child. Its fifth and final season was scheduled for November and December 2025, according to the Associated Press, which described it as the end of nine years of production for the show.
She has also starred in the Enola Holmes films and in the Netflix movie Damsel, whose 2024 premiere her husband and his parents attended. The two were photographed together at the premiere of The Electric State in Los Angeles in February 2025. Brown is also an ambassador for UNICEF, which she became at age 14, and she is the founder of a beauty brand.
The Bon Jovi connection
Jake's father, Jon Bon Jovi, is the lead singer and founder of the rock band Bon Jovi, known for songs such as "Livin' on a Prayer". His mother, Dorothea Hurley, has been married to Jon Bon Jovi for decades. Jake Bongiovi's last name is spelled "Bongiovi", which is the family's original surname, while the band uses the stage name "Bon Jovi".
That family background is why the marriage drew headlines beyond entertainment news. It is also why one of the most reliable early confirmations of the wedding came from his father, who said in a BBC interview that it was a small family wedding and that his son was happy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jake Bongiovi an actor? Yes. He is a model and actor, and his first starring film role was in Rockbottom, released in 2024.
How did Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi meet? Reports say they met through Instagram. They went public with the relationship on Instagram in June 2021.
When did they get engaged? They announced their engagement in April 2023.
When did they get married? They married during the weekend of May 18, 2024, in a private ceremony in the United States. A second celebration in Tuscany, Italy, was shared in October 2024.
Who officiated the wedding? Actor Matthew Modine, who plays Dr. Brenner in Stranger Things, has said he officiated.
Do they have children? Yes. They announced the adoption of a daughter in August 2025 and of a son in September 2026. No further details were released, and none are given here.
Where do they live? Brown has told the AP that she enjoys living on a farm. The exact location is private and should not be searched for.
Is the "Millie Bobby Brown husband" story still developing? The most recent confirmed news is the September 2026 announcement of a second adoption. Treat claims of a split, scandal or surprise announcement with caution until a reliable outlet or the couple confirm them.
How to read celebrity news carefully
Searches about celebrity families attract a lot of low-quality content. A few checks help you tell the difference.
- Who is the source? A statement from the person, their representative or a family member is stronger than an unnamed "insider".
- Do several outlets agree? If only one site reports a dramatic claim and the major outlets do not, wait.
- Does the headline match the article? Clickbait headlines often promise a reveal that the article never delivers.
- Is the date clear? Old articles are often republished with new dates. Check when the event actually happened.
- Do you have a method? Our guide to finding reliable news sources walks through the same checks step by step.
- Does it involve a child? Reputable outlets generally respect privacy for children. Be wary of pages that publish a child's name, photos or location.
The takeaway
Millie Bobby Brown is married to Jake Bongiovi, an actor and model and the son of Jon Bon Jovi. They married in May 2024 and have adopted a daughter (2025) and a son (2026). For the latest news, rely on statements from the couple or reports from established news outlets, not gossip sites. If you like profile-style explainers, see our Maja Chwalińska profile or the rest of our Guides.
