Millie Bobby Brown Announces Birth of Second Child, Reveals Gender

Millie Bobby Brown, star of Stranger Things, has confirmed the birth of her second child, a baby boy, from her marriage to Jake Bongiovi. The news was shared in an Instagram post on September 7, in which she posted a photo of the couple's hands together with the fingers of their daughter and the newborn, with the brief caption, "Hi little guy!"

The news surprised many because previously, in August 2025, Brown and Bongiovi had announced the adoption of a baby girl. The arrival of this second child has accelerated the young family's growth, although the two rarely share personal moments on social media. The public is also wondering whether the baby boy was also adopted or is their biological child, given that Brown has said she wants to have a biological child in the future.

In an interview on Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast in June, Brown revealed that adoption had always been part of her childhood dream. "I always wanted to adopt. It has been part of my dreams since childhood," she said. She added that her family fully supports the intention, and that she never pretended to be pregnant as a child. Even so, she did not rule out having a biological child one day.

This announcement also highlights another side of young celebrity life: how they balance career and family. Brown, who is busy with various film and series projects, appears undaunted by taking on the role of a mother of two at age 22. This step could inspire younger generations, especially in Indonesia, where discussions about adoption and motherhood are still often colored by stigma. According to data from Indonesia's Ministry of Social Affairs, the number of adoption applications in Indonesia has tended to rise over the past five years, although the process is still considered complicated.

"We are all mothers, whether adoptive mothers, biological mothers, or maternal figures. Everyone should be celebrated," Brown said in an interview with Extra.

That statement underscores an inclusive message about motherhood that is rarely raised in mainstream media. In Indonesia, where adoption is often seen as a last resort, Brown's attitude could spark more open discussion about the various paths to becoming a parent. In addition, Brown's decision to adopt a child from a different background also highlights cross-cultural issues relevant to a multicultural society such as Indonesia.

Going forward, the public will be waiting to see whether Brown becomes more open in sharing her family moments or continues to guard her privacy as she has so far. What is clear is that the birth of this second child marks a new chapter in her personal life, while also strengthening her image as a public figure who is vocal about family and parenting.