When Millie Bobby Brown first fluttered into the public eye as a breakout actress, she was also quietly becoming friends with Jake Bongiovi the son of legendary rocker Jon Bon Jovi. What began as a series of Instagram mentions in mid-2021 quickly turned into a full-blown partnership, marked by red-carpet appearances, engagements, and finally, the arrival of children. This timeline stitches together every publicly noted milestone, letting fans trace the couple’s journey from tentative “BFF” posts to a married life shared across continents.
2021-2022: The subtle start and public acknowledgment
June 2021 saw Jake label Millie his “BFF” on Instagram, a move that sparked curiosity while still keeping the relationship ambiguous. That same month, People captured the duo holding hands, hinting at a deeper connection. By October, the pair continued to tag each other in friendly-looking posts, maintaining the façade of close pals.
The veil finally lifted in November 2021 when a blurry kiss appeared on Millie’s feed, accompanied by Jake’s own caption that left little doubt about their status. The following December, the two celebrated Christmas together in matching cozy sweaters, solidifying their position as a couple to watch.
Early 2022 brought playful references: Millie quipped to Seventeen that listening to Olivia Rodrigo’s “1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back” might earn her a reprimand from Jake, while February’s 18th birthday celebration featured the pair dressed as Ken and Barbie—an outfit choice that quickly became iconic. Their first major joint public appearance arrived at the BAFTAs in March, where they walked the carpet hand-in-hand, reinforcing the narrative of a serious romance.
May 2022 highlighted a sweet Instagram birthday tribute from Millie, revealing her endearing nickname for Jake—“Schroobie Noobie.” The same month, they debuted together at the season-4 premiere of *Stranger Things* in New York before jetting off to Spain, sharing a cascade of affectionate photos from the getaway. By June, Millie captioned a kiss-filled picture with “love of my life,” celebrating a full year of dating.
2023-2024: Engagement, wedding plans, and the first family milestones
January 2023, Millie posted a New Year’s tribute that named Jake her “partner for life,” while Jake responded with a loving comment, “Your year babe love you so much.” The couple’s romance continued to flourish, with a glamorous 19th birthday celebration at Tao in Hollywood in February and a hint of an engagement in April 2023 through a series of intimate photos.
Summer 2023 brought a Midwest date night that culminated in a VIP experience at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Cincinnati on June 30. Later that year, Millie discussed wedding planning privately in an interview with Women’s Wear Daily and confirmed that Jake’s proposal involved one of her mother’s rings, symbolizing a deep family connection.
In October 2023, Millie’s cover story for Glamour’s Woman of the Year revealed how Jake helped her embrace self-love, stating that he encouraged her to be loud and confident without demanding a traditional wife role. By November 7, the duo attended the Glamour Women of the Year awards together, sharing the spotlight with Jon Bon Jovi.
The start of 2024 saw Millie sharing a New Year recap with Jake and fostering a dog named Shark with Joey’s Friends rescue. Valentine’s Day 2024 was spent wandering NYC and munching on cannolis, while the day after Millie’s 20th birthday, she disclosed that Jake proposed underwater—a moment she described on *The Tonight Show* as a shared love for diving that ended with a shell-shaped ring.
March 2024 marked a red-carpet premiere for *Damsel*, where Millie hinted at ongoing wedding plans in a brief interview with Entertainment Tonight. By May 2024, the couple celebrated Jake’s birthday with an aesthetic Instagram post, and shortly after, People confirmed they had married in a private ceremony the previous weekend. Jon Bon Jovi later praised the union, describing it as a “small family wedding” where his son was “happy as can be.”
2025-2026: Expanding the family and future outlook
June 2024 confirmed the marriage via Millie’s casual jean-shorts Instagram snap, with hints of a larger celebration later in the year. A month later, the newlyweds enjoyed a family vacation on Sardinia with Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Hurley, illustrating the blend of personal and familial milestones.
February 2025, a Vanity Fair cover story captured Millie’s reflections on why she and Jake chose to marry deliberately, citing political alignment, family goals, and career aspirations as essential discussion points. She labeled Jake her “first love,” emphasizing the depth of their commitment.
March 2025, during an appearance on the Smartless podcast, Millie opened up about her lifelong desire for motherhood, noting that Jake supported her wish to wait until after marriage. By August 2025, the couple announced via Instagram that they had welcomed a baby girl through adoption, adding the heartfelt caption “And then there were 3.”
Most recently, a source reported in September 2026 that the family may be expanding again through a second adoption, though the couple has not publicly addressed the rumor. Their journey—from Instagram tags to a growing family—remains a compelling narrative of young love maturing into partnership.
