Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown confirmed that she has officially changed her name to Millie Bonnie Bongiovi. This announcement was made in an interview on the VT YouTube channel, which was released on November 25, 2025, marking the end of the public identity "Bobby Brown," which had been attached to her career for over a decade.
"Drop Bobby, Drop Brown"
As reported by People, in an interview promoting the fifth season of Stranger Things with her friend and co-star Noah Schnapp, she was asked about her full name. Millie corrected her repeated incorrect guesses of her full name. Initially, Schnapp said "Millie Bonnie Brown," then "Millie Bonnie Bobby Bongiovi Brown." Millie smiled and requested, "Drop Bobby, drop Brown. Just Millie Bonnie Bongiovi." Millie continued, "Millie Bon Bon!"This decision wasn't just a last name change; she also previously confirmed that "Bobby," the name she had been so attached to, was merely a stage name she had used since the beginning of her career. According to Millie, her real middle name is "Bonnie," as quoted by Entertainment Weekly, and this change was an official step to reflect her new status as Jake Bongiovi's wife.
New Name, New Life
This name change came about a year after Millie married Jake Bongiovi in May 2024. According to People, the new name reflected her personal commitment to entering a new chapter in her life, as a partner and mother.In the summer of 2025, the couple announced in a post that they had adopted a baby girl, asking fans for privacy. They were both excited about their new roles. "We are so excited to begin this beautiful new chapter of parenthood," they both wrote.
Despite the name change, Millie's acting career continues. Through this announcement, she emphasized that aspects of her personal life marriage, family, and identity are part of a new narrative that she will continue to carry into the future.
With “Millie Bonnie Bongiovi,” the actress seems ready to step into the next phase of her life, shedding her nostalgic old identity and embracing a new chapter with a new name, status, and adventure.