Millie Bobby Brown facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Millie Bobby Brown
Brown in 2022
Born	Millie Bonnie Brown (2004-02-19) 19 February 2004 (age 21) Marbella, Spain
Citizenship	United Kingdom
Occupation	Actress producer
Years active	2013–present
Spouse(s)	Jake Bongiovi ​ (m. 2024)​
Relatives	Jon Bon Jovi (father-in-law)

Millie Bobby Brown is a talented British actress and producer. She became famous for playing Eleven in the exciting Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things. This role earned her two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award.

Millie has also starred in big movies like Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). She also produced and starred in the popular Netflix films Enola Holmes (2020), Enola Holmes 2 (2022), and Damsel (2024).

In 2018, Time magazine included Millie in their list of the world's 100 most influential people. She also became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, which means she helps children around the world. She was the youngest person ever to get this important role.

Millie's Early Life

Millie Bonnie Brown was born in Marbella, Spain, on February 19, 2004. She is the third of four children. Her parents, Kelly and Robert Brown, are British. Millie was born with some hearing loss in her left ear. Over time, she completely lost hearing in that ear.

When she was four, her family moved back to England. They settled in Bournemouth. Later, when she was eight, they moved to Orlando, Florida, in the United States. Millie has shared that her family didn't have much money when she was growing up. This experience has shaped how she thinks about money, even after becoming successful with Stranger Things.

Millie's Acting Journey

Starting Out in Acting (2013–2017)

Millie Bobby Brown in 2016

Millie Bobby Brown started acting in 2013. Her first role was a guest appearance in the TV show Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. She played Young Alice. In 2014, she had a main role in the series Intruders. She also appeared in popular shows like NCIS, Modern Family, and Grey's Anatomy.

In 2016, Millie tried out for a role in Game of Thrones but didn't get it. Soon after, she was cast as Eleven in the Netflix series Stranger Things. Her performance was highly praised. She was nominated for several awards, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. She also won a Screen Actors Guild Award with her co-stars for their amazing teamwork.

Millie also appeared in music videos. In 2016, she was in the video for "Find Me" by Sigma and Birdy. She also started modeling for big brands like Calvin Klein and Moncler. She even appeared on the cover of Vogue magazine.

Becoming a Global Star (2018–Present)

Millie Bobby Brown in 2023

In 2018, Time magazine named Millie one of the 100 most influential people in the world. She was the youngest person ever to be on this list. That same year, she became the youngest UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. This role allows her to speak up for children's rights around the world.

Millie made her first big movie appearance in 2019. She starred in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. She played the same character again in the sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong (2021).

In 2019, Millie launched her own beauty product line called Florence by Mills. It sells makeup and skincare products. In 2020, she starred in and produced the Netflix movie Enola Holmes. She played the clever younger sister of Sherlock Holmes. She returned as Enola in the sequel, Enola Holmes 2, in 2022. For this role, she earned a lot of money, making her one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses that year.

In September 2023, Millie released her first novel, Nineteen Steps. The book is a story about love, loss, and secrets, inspired by her own family history. In 2024, she starred in and helped produce the fantasy film Damsel for Netflix. She also starred in The Electric State, which was released in 2025.

Millie's Personal Life

Millie Bobby Brown became famous at age 12 when she was cast in Stranger Things. As she grew up, she faced some challenges with social media. She has spoken about how some online comments and articles were inappropriate. In 2020, on her 16th birthday, she shared a message on Instagram. She said that inaccurate comments and unnecessary insults caused her pain and insecurity.

In 2021, Millie started dating actor Jake Bongiovi. They announced their engagement in April 2023. In May 2024, news came out that they had married in a private ceremony. Millie also decided to take her husband's last name. They live in the state of Georgia.

As of August 2022, Millie has been studying online at Purdue University Global. She is studying health and human services.

In March 2025, Millie posted a video on Instagram. She talked about how some journalists and public figures had made comments about her appearance. She said that as an adult, she should not be expected to look like a child anymore. One person who commented, Matt Lucas, later apologized for his remarks.

Millie's Film and TV Roles

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Awards and Nominations

Millie Bobby Brown has won and been nominated for many awards for her acting. Here are some of the main ones:

• Primetime Emmy Awards: Nominated twice for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Stranger Things.
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Won for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for Stranger Things. Also nominated multiple times for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series.
• Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards: Won multiple times for Favorite TV Actress/Female TV Star for Stranger Things and Favorite Movie Actress for Enola Holmes and Enola Holmes 2.
• MTV Movie & TV Awards: Won Best Performance in a Show twice for Stranger Things.
• Saturn Awards: Won Best Younger Actor in a Television Series for Stranger Things.
• Teen Choice Awards: Won Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress and Choice Summer TV Star: Female for Stranger Things.