Millie Bobby Brown talks about desire for children following her daughter's adoption

Brown stressed that for her there is no contradiction between the desire to adopt and the wish for a pregnancy of her own. "Und ich habe auch nie so getan, als wäre ich schwanger," she said with a view to her childhood. In doing so, she contradicted the common notion that playing with dolls and imitating a pregnancy go hand in hand.

Background: From series star to young mother

Brown became known through her role as Eleven in the Netflix mystery series "Stranger Things." The series made her internationally famous as a teenager and is considered one of the streaming service's most successful productions. With her acting career, she has since established a standing far beyond that role.

In the summer of the previous year, Brown and her husband Jake Bongiovi had, according to their own statements, adopted a young daughter. The two had publicly announced the adoption at the time via social media. Bongiovi is the son of US rock musician Jon Bon Jovi, which also gives Brown a well-known circle within celebrity circles.

Adoption in the summer of the previous year

In 2024, Brown and Bongiovi had married. The wedding celebrations and the subsequent expansion of the family had been reported repeatedly in the tabloid press over the past months. With her current podcast appearance, Brown is now providing personal insight into her family planning herself.

According to the description, the conversation with Kylie Kelce centered on personal topics surrounding motherhood and partnership. Brown reportedly spoke openly about how her view of family had changed through the adoption and what role a biological child might play in her future.

Public reactions to the interview

Reactions on social networks were mixed, according to reports. Some users praised Brown for her open way of talking about family planning. Others questioned why a celebrity's personal plans are being discussed publicly to such an extent.

Brown also commented on how she experiences everyday life with her daughter as a young mother. She described the adoption as a formative and enriching experience, without disclosing details about the process or the child's origin, as is common in such reports.

When asked about a possible pregnancy, Brown remained vague and pointed to the future. She did not want to force the timing, she said in essence, and instead wanted to focus on what makes up her family today.

The interview is part of a series of celebrity appearances by Brown in the recent past. Alongside her acting career, she has built her own cosmetics and beauty brands and is publicly committed to children's rights and against bullying.