The 21-year-old “Stranger Things” star opens up about her journey into motherhood, adoption, and why her daughter’s privacy is non-negotiable.

Millie Bobby Brown is getting real about life as a first-time mom.

In a cover story for British Vogue’s December 2025 issue, the actress—who revealed in August that she and husband Jake Bongiovi had welcomed a baby girl via adoption—got honest about the joys of parenthood while doubling down on her choice to keep her little one out of the spotlight. She also addressed those viral “tradwife” accusations head-on.

Brown’s first chat with the magazine took place in her Atlanta home one week before she and Bongiovi shared their adoption news on August 21. When asked about her future with Bongiovi, the 21-year-old didn’t skip a beat: “Kids, for sure,” she said. “I’ve always wanted a big family—I’m one of four, and he is too. To me, having a child of your own versus adopting doesn’t feel all that different.”

That offhand comment took on new meaning soon after, when the couple posted an adorable graphic to Instagram with their announcement: “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” the note read. “We’re over the moon to start this beautiful chapter of parenthood in peace and privacy. And then there were 3,” signed by both Brown and Bongiovi.

Weeks later, Brown checked back in with British Vogue to reflect on her early days as a mom. “It’s been such a beautiful, eye-opening journey—she’s already taught us so much,” she gushed. “Perspective is everything. The small, everyday moments feel so much more precious now. Our days are filled with cuddles, laughter, and so much love—endless joy, really.”

But when pressed about her daughter’s personality, the “Enola Holmes” star shut down the question with fiery resolve, making it clear her child’s privacy is a top priority. “I can’t share that,” she said firmly. “It’s crucial to me that we protect her and her story until she’s old enough to decide if she wants to share it herself. I don’t have the right to put her in the spotlight against her will. If she chooses to open up to the world one day, like I did as a kid, we’ll support her 100%. But right now, she’s so tiny—our job as parents is to shield her from that.”

Brown also had nothing but praise for Bongiovi, 23, and how he’s stepped up as a dad. “We split everything 50-50—diapers, feedings, all of it,” she said. “That’s why I’m so grateful he’s my partner in this. He’s an incredible dad.”

Though the pair have made occasional public appearances together since their romance began in June 2021, they’ve kept most of their relationship low-key—including their May 2024 wedding. People reported the ceremony was a “super intimate, romantic gathering with just close family.” They’ve continued that privacy with their daughter: Last month, Brown shared the first photo of the infant (snuggled between her parents on “It’s a Small World”) on Instagram, but blurred her little one’s face to keep her identity private.

Fans were shocked by the news of Brown becoming a mom at 21—especially since the world watched her grow up on screen. She was just 12 when “Stranger Things” premiered on Netflix, and since the show’s last season dropped in 2022, she’s gotten engaged, married, and become a mom—all before turning 22. For many viewers, it’s been a lot to process.

Now, as she promotes the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” while settling into life in Georgia with Bongiovi and their many pets, Brown is pushing back against claims that she’s embraced a “tradwife” lifestyle. “I’m raising horses—not playing house,” she shrugged to British Vogue. “There’s a huge difference there.”