Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi locked in their legal marriage during a tight family gathering in the US over the May 18 weekend in 2024, keeping details under wraps until media reports surfaced.
Sources close to the couple described the event as low‑key and romantic, with only parents like Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley alongside Millie’s folks Kelly and Robert present for the vows. That intimate start set the stage for their bigger bash later, but it also fueled instant chatter about their ages, her at 20 and him at 22.
Public reaction split fast, with some praising the fresh commitment and others questioning if they rushed too soon into forever. Millie addressed the noise head‑on in interviews, explaining that conversations about raising kids and core values convinced her Jake was her long‑term match after four years together.
She pointed to shared routines like caring for their dogs as proof their bond went beyond young love hype. Critics online zeroed in on her youth, but supporters noted Jon Bon Jovi’s own early marriage success as a family blueprint.
The ring drama added a cinematic twist when Jake proposed underwater with her mom’s heirloom diamond, only for it to slip off before he dove deep to retrieve it.
That story, shared during her Tonight Show chat, painted him as her ultimate backup, strengthening their image as a team built for real life. By embracing the scrutiny openly, they turned potential backlash into a narrative of confident choice.
Tuscany Bash and Name Switch Seal The Deal
Months after their quiet US exchange, Millie and Jake hosted a grand second ceremony at Villa Cetinale in Tuscany, Italy, surrounded by more friends and family in October 2024.
Her Stranger Things on‑screen dad, Matthew Modine, stepped up to officiate, adding a heartfelt layer under a floral arch while she stunned in a custom lace Galia Lahav gown with a mermaid train.
The planner Camilla Boniek orchestrated the affair, complete with multiple dress change,s including a satin mini for the afterparty, where she even borrowed his bow tie.
Singer Raye performed a standout daddy‑daughter dance track, turning family moments into highlights that Millie later recounted on podcasts. Guests dined and celebrated in Florence beforehand, with reports of a major British artist flying in for the soundtrack.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi (Credit: NBC)
Photos dropped on Instagram showed the couple beaming, her caption reading forever and always your wife while his echoed husband. That visual reveal cemented their status as 2024’s fairy tale pair.
Fast forward to late 2025, and Millie ditched Bobby and Brown for Millie Bonnie Bongiovi during a Stranger Things promo video with Noah Schnapp.
The switch felt like a full circle, especially after she called him her partner for life in earlier tributes and shared beach walks or holiday trees that hinted at their blended worlds. Fans spotted both wedding bands during her New York Comic Con appearance, signaling the unions were no publicity stunt.
Parenthood Perks and Future Family Whispers
Summer 2025 brought their biggest news yet when Millie and Jake announced the adoption of their first child, a baby girl, on August 21 via a joint Instagram post emphasizing peace and privacy.
Glimpses followed in family snaps, like airport tarmac walks with Jake carrying her or Disney park cuddles in a gingham Minnie outfit. Millie gushed about motherhood transforming her completely, squeezing baby time between Stranger Things season five press despite the chaos.
Insiders noted her excitement for their first holidays as three, with big family dreams already on the horizon since both come from broods of four. Jake backed her through promotions, posting support by Stranger Things posters, while they marked anniversaries with posts like her one-year married shoutout.
Their dynamic, from diving certifications to Universal trips in wifey gear, shows everyday joys grounding the glamour.
Balancing her producer ambitions with diapers proves their growth together works, much like Jon Bon Jovi predicted. Recent holiday insights paint a home buzzing with love, doors open for whatever comes next.
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler first drew eyes together at a Los Angeles yoga session on December 19, 2021, walking out side by side in workout clothes and masks before hopping into her car.
Just days earlier on December 8, he sat front row at a Celine show where she walked the runway, chatting with her family including Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. Insiders noted at the time that things felt new and easy, with friends calling him cute and her seeming genuinely content.
By late December, paparazzi caught them heading to LAX for holiday travel, fueling speculation that the model fresh off her split from Jacob Elordi had found a fresh connection.
Their bond built quietly through early 2022, with a Valentine’s getaway in London by mid‑February confirming they were exclusive. Gerber later reflected on preferring older partners due to her fashion world circles, a dynamic that fit Butler’s established status post his long Vanessa Hudgens chapter.
Hands intertwined at a Malibu farmers market in April showed comfort in simple outings, paving the way for bolder steps ahead. That organic start contrasted Hollywood flash, letting them nurture things away from spotlights initially.
Red Carpet Highs and Vacation Vibes
Public confirmation arrived March 24, 2022, at W Magazine’s pre‑Oscars bash, where they exited hand in hand after photos captured him kissing her cheek.
Paris streets called next in late March, with hotel shots of the pair bundled up during fashion week. The Met Gala on May 2 became their splashy debut, her in shimmering Alexander McQueen and him sharp in Prada, gazes locked all evening.
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler (Credit: CNN)
Cannes followed that month for his Elvis premiere, where backstage kisses leaked amid her supportive presence. A July VMAN shoot hid her face but flashed her wrist tattoo as a subtle nod, while August lunch dates in LA caught more PDA.
Cabo trips bookended 2022, first solo in December then family style New Year’s Eve 2023 with her parents and brother, Presley snapping poolside pics.
Golden Globes January 2023 saw her cheering his win from afar while they cozied up at pre‑parties, and February’s W Best Performances event had them matching in black with heavy kissing reports.
Mexico sunbathing post‑Oscars in March and TIME100 Gala handholding in April kept momentum, even as his lingering Elvis accent stirred ex-Hudgens chatter. Those years blended career peaks with private escapes, from Broadway nights to his August 2024 birthday strolls.
Amicable End Caps Hollywood Chapter
Signs of strain emerged by late 2024, with rumors of him outgrowing the dynamic and her efforts to keep pace, though both stayed mum publicly. October 2024 dinner dates and Gracie Abrams concert handholding offered last glimpses of unity before quiet separation hit.
TMZ broke the news on January 7, 2025 , that they parted around December 2024’s close, no bad blood or blowouts, just a natural fade after three solid years.
Kaia’s New Year’s Cabo beach posts lacked him entirely, aligning with sources saying the spark simply dimmed over time.
Multiple outlets like People and E! confirmed the split mirrored their low‑drama style, prioritizing careers without messy fallout. Gerber’s WSJ chat stressed keeping romance sacred amid public life, a principle they upheld till the end.
Into 2026, both thrive solo: her modeling and acting gigs roll on, his Dune follow‑ups and projects command screens. Exes crossing paths like her reunions with Elordi show Hollywood’s small circles stay friendly, hinting no bridges burned here either. Their story stands as a model of poised privacy in a gossip mill.
