Millie Bobby Brown Opens Up on Motherhood and Future Family Plans

During a candid conversation on Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, Brown explained that adoption was always at the forefront of her vision for the future. Even as a child, her play with baby dolls centered on the concept, a preference her parents noted early on. The actress took her interest further by studying social work for two years, gaining a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding birth mothers and the foster system before her career path shifted toward entertainment.

Brown credits her decision to adopt to a powerful maternal instinct that took hold the moment she met her daughter. She encourages other prospective parents to trust their own intuition, warning that comparing paths to parenthood only serves to steal joy. Having grown up in a family of four—a tradition her husband Jake Bongiovi also shares—Brown remains clear about her desire for a large household. She does not distinguish between biological children and those welcomed through adoption, viewing both as essential parts of her future. Since their private wedding and the arrival of their daughter, the couple has remained protective of their family life, balancing their high-profile careers with a commitment to privacy.