A New Chapter and a New Name: Millie Bobby Brown Embraces Married Life

Millie Bobby Brown, the incredibly talented star we've watched grow up on screen, has officially embarked on a beautiful new chapter in her life, and it comes with a lovely new name! In a heartwarming reveal that just felt so utterly natural, the "Stranger Things" actress shared on "The Drew Barrymore Show" that she's officially taken her husband Jake Bongiovi's last name, becoming Millie Bobby Bongiovi.

It's one of those moments that really brings home how much things have changed for her, isn't it? She casually dropped the news while discussing her upcoming debut novel, "Nineteen Steps," telling Drew, "I had to write it... my husband and I were like, 'We should actually write a novel.'" That simple slip, or perhaps a gentle, intentional reveal, solidified what many fans had suspected. It’s a real marker of her transition into married life, and honestly, it just feels right.

The privacy surrounding her recent nuptials with Jake Bongiovi was something the couple clearly cherished. Reports confirmed back in May that they had quietly tied the knot, choosing an intimate ceremony away from the glare of the public eye. It’s a testament to their desire to keep their most sacred moments just for themselves, a quiet beginning to what promises to be a very public, loving journey.

Their whirlwind romance, which truly captured hearts, led to an engagement in April 2023. You might remember the adorable announcement, complete with a diamond ring and a caption that melted us all: "I've loved you three summers now, honey, I want 'em all." Such a sweet, profound declaration!

And let's not forget the seal of approval from a rock legend himself! Jake's father, the iconic Jon Bon Jovi, couldn't have been more supportive. He openly expressed his delight in an interview last year, praising Millie and Jake, calling her "absolutely wonderful" and describing Jake as "very, very happy." When the in-laws give their blessing with such warmth, you know it's a match made in heaven. This name change, then, isn't just a legal formality; it's a beautiful, public embrace of her new identity and her deep commitment to Jake. It marks not just a new chapter, but a whole new book in the wonderful story of Millie Bobby Brown.