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 22) Marbella, Spain
Citizenship	British
Occupation	Actress film producer
Years active	2013–present
Known for	Stranger Things
Spouse(s)	Jake Bongiovi ​ (m. 2024)​
Children	1
Relatives	Jon Bon Jovi (father-in-law)

Millie Bonnie Bongiovi (her birth name was Brown; born 19 February 2004), known professionally as Millie Bobby Brown, is a British actress and film producer. She became famous worldwide for playing Eleven in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things, which ran from 2016 to 2025. For this role, she received nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards.

In 2018, Time magazine included Brown in its list of the world's 100 most influential people. She was also named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, becoming the youngest person ever chosen for this important role.

Brown has starred in several big movies. These include the monster films Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and its sequel Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). She also starred in and produced the Netflix movies Enola Holmes (2020), Enola Holmes 2 (2022), Damsel (2024), and The Electric State (2025).

Millie Bobby Brown's Early Life

Millie Bonnie Brown was born on 19 February 2004 in Marbella, Spain. She was the third of four children born to British parents, Kelly and Robert Brown. Her father worked as an estate agent.

Her middle name was "Bonnie," but she chose "Bobby" as part of her stage name. Millie was born with some hearing loss in her left ear. Over several years, she gradually lost all hearing in that ear.

When she was four, her family moved back to England and settled in Bournemouth. Later, when Millie was eight, her family 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 her views on money, even after becoming successful with Stranger Things.

Millie Bobby Brown's Acting Career

Starting Out and Stranger Things

Brown in 2016

Millie Bobby Brown started her acting journey in 2013. Her first role was a guest appearance in the ABC fantasy drama Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. She played Young Alice in two episodes of this show.

In 2014, she had a main role in the BBC America series Intruders. She also made guest appearances in popular shows like NCIS, Modern Family, and Grey's Anatomy.

In 2016, Millie auditioned for a role in Game of Thrones but did not get it. Soon after, she was cast as Eleven in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things. Her performance as Eleven earned her great praise from critics.

She received nominations for important awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards. She also won a Screen Actors Guild Award with her co-stars for their group performance. Millie continued playing Eleven until the series' fifth and final season in 2025.

Movies and Other Projects

In November 2016, Millie Bobby Brown appeared in the music video for "Find Me" by Sigma and Birdy. She also started appearing in commercials for the financial company Citigroup. In 2017, she began modeling for Calvin Klein and later signed with IMG Models. She also appeared in campaigns for the Italian brand Moncler and on the cover of Vogue.

Brown in 2023

In 2018, Time magazine recognized Millie as 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 a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. She also worked with EA Games on a special event for The Sims 4.

Millie made her first big movie appearance in 2019 in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. She returned for the sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong, in 2021. She also became an ambassador for UEFA's #WePlayStrong campaign, which encourages girls to play football.

In 2020, Millie starred in and produced the Netflix film Enola Holmes. She played the clever younger sister of Sherlock Holmes. She returned for the sequel, Enola Holmes 2, in 2022. For her role in Enola Holmes, she earned a significant amount, making her one of Hollywood's highest-paid actresses that year. She also became an ambassador for the fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

Millie released her first novel, Nineteen Steps, in September 2023. The book is an exciting story about love, loss, and secrets, inspired by her own family history. In 2024, she starred in and was an executive producer for the fantasy film Damsel on Netflix. In 2025, she starred in The Electric State, a movie based on a graphic novel.

Business Ventures and Collaborations

Brown at the premiere of Stranger Things season 5

Millie Bobby Brown launched her own beauty and fashion brand, Florence by Mills, on 25 August 2019. This brand creates products for young people's skin. Later, she added fashion and clothing items to her brand, which are sold online.

She also worked with Converse on a special collection called "Millie By You." This collection, launched in July 2019, allowed people to customize classic Chuck Taylor shoes with designs inspired by her love for the ocean. She released a second Converse collection later that year, inspired by her love for crafting.

In October 2019, Millie became the face of Pandora's new Pandora Me collection. She helped promote their customizable charms, bracelets, and earrings. She also hosted special "Pandora Me Charm Academy" events in cities like New York and London.

In early 2020, she collaborated with Vogue Eyewear to design a collection of sunglasses and eyeglasses. These designs were inspired by the 1990s, her travels, and her personal style. In 2025, Millie worked with Chips Ahoy on special cookies inspired by Stranger Things to promote the show's fifth season.

Personal Journey and Public Life

Millie Bobby Brown became a public figure at age 12 when she was cast in Stranger Things. Growing up in the spotlight brought challenges. She faced online bullying and inappropriate comments on social media. She spoke out about the difficulties of being a young person in the public eye and dealing with negativity.

In 2021, Millie began a relationship with actor Jake Bongiovi. They announced their engagement in April 2023. In May 2024, news outlets reported that the couple had married in a private ceremony. Millie also shared that she chose to take her husband's last name. They live in the state of Georgia. In August 2025, Millie and Jake announced they had adopted a girl. Her close friend and Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp is her daughter's godfather.

From August 2022, Millie was an online student at Purdue University. She studied health and human services.

In March 2025, Millie posted a video on her Instagram account. She spoke about negative comments she received about her appearance from some journalists. She explained that as an adult, she should not be expected to look like a child. One of the journalists, Matt Lucas, later apologized for his comments.

Millie Bobby Brown's Filmography

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2018	Spheres: Songs of Spacetime	Narrator	Voice role; segment: "Chorus of the Cosmos"
2019	Godzilla: King of the Monsters	Madison Russell
2020	Enola Holmes	Enola Holmes	Also producer
2021	Godzilla vs. Kong	Madison Russell
2022	Enola Holmes 2	Enola Holmes	Also producer
2024	Damsel	Princess Elodie	Also executive producer
2025	The Electric State	Michelle Greene
2026	Enola Holmes 3	Enola Holmes	Post-production; also producer
TBA	Just Picture It	Bea	Post-production; also producer

TV Shows

Year	Title	Role	Notes
2013	Once Upon a Time in Wonderland	Young Alice	2 episodes
2014	Intruders	Madison O'Donnell	Main role
	NCIS	Rachel Barnes	Episode: "Parental Guidance Suggested"
2015	Modern Family	Lizzie	Episode: "Closet? You'll Love It!"
	Grey's Anatomy	Ruby	Episode: "I Feel the Earth Move"
2016	Hell's Kitchen	Herself	Episode: "14 Chefs Compete"
2016–2025	Stranger Things	Eleven "El" / Jane Hopper / Jane Ives	Main role
2020	Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special	Herself	Television special
0TBA	Prism	Cassie	In development; also executive producer

Music Videos

Video Games

Awards and Recognitions

Millie Bobby Brown has received many awards and nominations for her acting. Here are some of the major ones:

See also

In Spanish: Millie Bobby Brown para niños