Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is stepping into a brand-new era — and that includes a brand-new name. The 20-year-old actress has officially confirmed that she has dropped both “Bobby” and “Brown,” and will now go by Millie Bonnie Bongiovi, taking the last name of her husband, actor and model Jake Bongiovi.
The news surfaced during a lighthearted YouTube interview with her longtime co-star Noah Schnapp. After the two joked about what her official married name might be, Millie cut through the confusion with a final answer: “It’s just Millie Bonnie Bongiovi.” The reveal was simple, genuine, and immediately sent the internet buzzing.
Fans were quick to notice that Brown also admitted “Bobby” was never her real middle name — she was born Millie Bonnie Brown, and adopted “Bobby” early in her career for aesthetic reasons. Now, coming off her marriage, the adoption of a daughter, and the emotional completion of Stranger Things Season 5, the actress appears ready to close out one chapter of her life and fully embrace the next.
Still, for many longtime fans, the shift is bittersweet. “Millie Bobby Brown” has been tied to one of the most iconic TV roles of the past decade — her portrayal of Eleven. As Stranger Things winds down with its final season, this name change has become symbolic of her transition into adulthood, motherhood, and a career beyond Hawkins.
And while it’s unclear whether she’ll use her new name professionally right away, one thing is certain: the internet has thoughts.
