Who Are Millie Bobby Brown's Parents? Here's How the Star's Following In Her Parents' Footsteps With Her First Baby

Published 08/22/2025, 9:37 AM EDT

Millie Bobby Brown has grown up in front of the world’s eyes, transforming from a young actress into one of Hollywood's most recognized talents. Now, as she embarks on the motherhood journey, attention has turned not just to her new role but also to the roots that have shaped her being, and rightly so. The star’s parents are said to have played a defining part in her decision to become and young mom, and Brown's latest chapter draws intriguing parallels to the path they once walked themselves. But who are they?

With the arrival of her first child, Millie Bobby Brown steps into motherhood, echoing the legacy and early choices of her parents, who do not take the spotlight that often.

Meet Millie Bobby Brown’s parents, whose life inspires the actress' motherhood milestone

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Millie Bobby Brown’s decision to become a mother at 21 was inspired by her own parents, Kelly and Robert Brown, who, according to her SmartLess podcast appearance, were just 21 and 19, respectively, when they welcomed their first child. The actress admired their choice to start a family early and often spoke about her desire to follow a similar path. True to that vision, she embraced motherhood, adopting her first child with husband Jake Bongiovi, a milestone she announced via an Instagram post on August 21.

Robert and Kelly Brown, both British-born, have always supported Brown. Her father worked in real estate in England and Spain before the family moved to the US to launch a teeth whitening business in Orlando, while her mother balanced family life and backed Brown’s early acting career. And though the Florence by Mills founder welcomed her first child via adoption, she told SmartLess hosts she dreams of having a big family someday like just like her parents provided for her while growing up, giving her three siblings. Elsewhere, the actress was seen pushing a stroller while out and about in the Hamptons recently.

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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi swap flashing cameras for parent duties as they soak up the sun on the East Coast.

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi savor life as three

Millie Bobby Brown, alongside her husband and newly adopted baby girl, was first snapped by TMZ as they stepped out in the Hamptons, New York, for a relaxed stroll. Later on, Daily Mail captured the pair as well, where the couple appeared effortlessly at ease, with Brown going makeup-free in a pink “Mother” sweatshirt and white pants, while Bongiovi kept it casual in a black T-shirt and khakis. Brown may also have hinted at her daughter’s initials, as she sported a phone case with the letters “RWB” emblazoned on it, per the latter outlet.

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From Hollywood chaos to peaceful family strolls, Millie Bobby Brown, whose real name is not widely known, and Jake Bongiovi are embracing parenthood with a natural, grounded charm. Concurrently, Brown’s choice to become a mother young reflects the early examples set by her own parents. Their guidance appears to have instilled in her a deep understanding of love, care, and family, shaping how she now takes her step forward in her life.

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Seema Sinha

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Seema Sinha is a journalist at Netflix Junkie, covering the celebrity culture and global cinema beats. With three years of experience at major Hollywood media verticals, she filters real news from the gossip and buzz. Her core focus is on pop culture narratives surrounding musicians—primarily Taylor Swift—with her reporting striking a fine balance between human insight and editorial clarity.

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