Internet Calls Jake Bongiovi “Useless” Father as Millie Bobby Brown Does Parent-Level Heavy-Lifting Alone

Published 11/14/2025, 1:19 PM EST

A soft and sweet new chapter in Millie Bobby Brown's life is in the limelight as she tenderly cares for her baby girl as a new mother. In a sacred circle of love, change, and quaint happiness, Brown's lullabies tell more heartfelt stories than ever. On the other hand, the shadows of her other half, Jake Bongiovi, wandering behind her at an arm's length have caused a mass uproar online. His seemingly distant attitude while Brown carried the load alone triggered a whirlwind of hilarious reactions on X. 

A viral footage of Millie Bobby Brown rushing into a building, covering the baby while threatening the paparazzi to stay away, has sparked an outcry on X. Not for the strong tone as she rebuked the photographers who were snaking in to snap her child, but for her husband's lack of involvement, users have gone ballistic on social media. From deploying the cult-favorite Cynthia Erivo memes like side-eye and dramatic eyebrow raises to outright deeming Bongiovi "useless," fans on X went wild, quickly establishing the internet’s verdict. 

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In the clip, which finds its origin in TikTok, Jake Bongiovi can be seen casually walking behind Brown, hands free, keeping a wide distance as Brown carries her baby, speeding away from the cameras. Meanwhile, her best friend and Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp trails her carrying the baby bag. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi, who revealed in August 2025 that they had adopted a baby girl, are now facing a heavy downpour of memes, all of which are directly aimed at Bongiovi's behaviour and responsibilities as a father. 

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The internet is watching Jake Bongiovi and judging him hard and fast.

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Millie Bobby Brown shielding her baby from the cameras while walking into a building with Jake Bongiovi doing absolutely nothing to help her has earned him the crown of a useless husband, per X users. Some even joked that Cynthia Erivo would have handled the situation better.

Fans are also heaping praise on Noah Schapp for stepping up. However, most users remain more concerned about Brown doing the heavy lifting in their new parenthood, even calling out Bongiovi's privileged upbringing.

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As Stan Twitter's new favorite, the Cynthia Erivo Wicked: For Good promotion GIFs continue to express more than words could convey, Bongiovi receives the guillotine of jokes in an era of shared parenting ideals. Meanwhile, Brown, who strives to protect her daughter's story, persistently earns praise for being in charge at all times.

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Ipshita Chakraborty

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Ipshita Chakraborty is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie. Offering thoughtful and compelling storytelling, they cover everything Hollywood and trending, from the latest streaming sensations to behind-the-scenes buzz. With about 7 years of writing experience for online media, Ipshita brings their voice to the coverage through industry analysis and cultural critique, a strength evident in prior work, such as their views on why the Michaela gender swap was needed in Bridgerton.

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