A Happy Accident Started Millie Bobby Brown’s Acting Career But Her Parents Nearly Went Bankrupt Trying to Support Her
From being a child star to a beautiful Hollywood bride, Millie Bobby Brown is the biggest talk around town right now. Truthfully, it was a hard journey leading up to her immaculate rise to fame in Hollywood. But Brown and her incredibly supportive family were always by her side no matter what.
Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven in Stranger Things | Credits: Netflix
When she landed her first lead role on Stranger Things as Eleven, her world experienced a complete makeover. Now, she’s happily married to the son of one of the biggest rock artists of the 80s and 90s.
Millie Bobby Brown’s parents went through trying times before her breakthrough
It all started with humble beginnings as Millie Bobby Brown’s father, Robert Brown worked in real estate in England and Spain (which was where his parents lived). After Millie was born, the family moved back to England and lived there until she was 8 years old, according to the Daily Mail (via People).
Millie Bobby Brown in Grey’s Anatomy | Credits: ABC
The family eventually moved to Florida, where they started a teeth-whitening business that helped them stay afloat. Soon after moving to the US, her parents encouraged her to start acting. While speaking to the Daily Mail, she said
I was annoying my father one Saturday and he said, ‘We need to find you something fun to do… It was acting, dancing, singing four hours every Saturday. There was a showcase and an agent said she wanted to represent me.
An agent had advised the family to move to California to help Brown kickstart her acting career. Kelly (Brown’s mother) and Robert packed their bags and flew to California instantly. Despite the minor roles in Modern Family and Grey’s Anatomy, Brown’s family was left financially dry.
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Brown’s manager, Melanie Greene, also tried to help them out financially out of her own pockets. But they were forced to return to England and continue their lives there. Soon after they moved back to their hometown, Millie landed a role on Stranger Things.
Millie Bobbie Brown and her life post Hollywood success
Since 2016, Millie Bobby Brown has worked with numerous critically acclaimed actors, producers, and writers in Hollywood. She was cast in Enola Holmes, which also had a sequel, Godzilla: King of Monsters, Godzilla vs Kong, and Damsel.
Millie Bobby Brown in Damsel | Credits: Netflix
What’s even more impressive is that the Stranger Things actress has won a couple of prestigious accolades already, such as an IGN People’s Choice Award, a couple of Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, two MTV Movie and TV awards, and Teen Choice Awards.
And the cherry on top? Brown married Jake Bongiovi, her boyfriend, after three years of dating. According to Cosmopolitan, Brown and Bongiovi tied the knot in May 2024, in a private setting.
It wasn’t until recently that Brown posted pictures from their wedding reception on Instagram. She captioned the post saying, “Forever and always, your wife,” which could be a nod to Taylor Swift.
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During an appearance on BBC’s The One Show, Bongiovi’s father, Jon Bon Jovi expressed how he felt about their union. He claimed “they’re absolutely fantastic” and that Jake is extremely happy with Millie.
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