Millie Bobby Brown, the star of the hit series “Stranger Things,” recently made a surprising revelation about her name during an interview with actor Chris Pratt. The 21-year-old actress shared that her real middle name is not Bobby, as many fans have assumed, but rather Bonnie. “My middle name is Bonnie,” Brown said.
“No Bobby—it’s Millie Bonnie Brown. I’ve never told anyone that.” Pratt, who was caught off guard by the revelation, asked why she adopted “Bobby” as her middle stage name. Brown candidly responded, “Just for s–ts and giggles.”
This personal insight comes more than a year after Brown added a new name to her life.
In May of last year, she married Jake Bongiovi, 22, in a private ceremony, nearly two years after the couple went public with their relationship. Brown has been open about her thoughts on marriage and the importance of finding the right partner.
Millie reveals real middle name
“Loving someone and being in love are two different things,” she told Vanity Fair last February. “I think I loved a lot of people I was with, like I loved my friends. But he [Jake] is the first man I’ve ever loved and been in love with.”
Despite concerns about their young age, Brown and Bongiovi took their commitment seriously.
They discussed their political views, the kind of family they want to build, the home they want to live in, and the careers they want to pursue. Brown emphasized that it was an important decision, and they wanted to make sure they were making the right one. While Brown has embraced her new marital name, she is not the only celebrity to modify their moniker for Hollywood.
Many stars, such as Cher, Shania Twain, Post Malone, Katy Perry, and Miley Cyrus, have changed their names for various reasons, including avoiding confusion with other celebrities or creating a more stage-friendly appeal. Brown’s candid revelation about her real name adds a personal touch to her public persona and reminds fans that there is often more to a star than meets the eye. As she continues to navigate her career and personal life in the public eye, Brown serves as an example for young women everywhere, refusing to apologize for growing up and embracing who she is.