Millie Bobby Brown was seen on her 22nd birthday with husband Jake Bongiovi.
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The Stranger Things star forced an awkward smile on the outing in New York City with the 23-year-old son of rocker Jon Bon Jovi on Thursday.
Not seen on the outing was their first child whom they welcomed over the summer of 2025 through adoption.
Brown looked casual cool on the outing as she sported a black button-down leather jacket over black top tucked into baggy blue pinstriped jeans and black leather heeled boots.
She accessorized with large black Christian Dior shades and gold hoop earrings.
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She wore her light brown locks in a middle-part as she showcased her natural looks by wearing minimal make-up.
Millie Bobby Brown was seen flashing an awkward smile on her 22nd birthday with husband Jake Bongiovi in New York City Thursday
Bongiovi donned a grey sweater over white T-Shirt, indigo washed jeans, white Maison Margiela sneakers, and designer shades.
Back in August of last year, the actress issued a statement to her main Instagram page to announce that both she and her husband had adopted their first child
The actress has been increasingly open about her life as a wife and mother, but remains fiercely protective of her daughter's privacy.
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While speaking to British Vogue for the magazine's December issue, she emphasized that she has no plans to reveal her child's identity publicly until she is old enough to decide for herself.
'For me, it's really important to protect her and her story until she's old enough to potentially one day share it herself,' Brown explained. 'It's our job to protect her from that.'
Brown also recently that she has officially taken Bongiovi's last name, proudly becoming Millie Bonnie Bongiovi.
The moment unfolded in a playful interview with co-star Noah Schnapp, who stumbled over her newly updated moniker before she corrected him with a big smile.
The young couple, both one of four siblings, have made no secret of their hopes for a bustling household.
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Brown looked casual cool on the outing as she sported a black button-down leather jacket over black top tucked into baggy blue pinstriped jeans and black leather heeled boots
Back in August of last year, the actress issued a statement to her main Instagram page to announce that both she and her husband had adopted their first child
'I really want a big family,' she shared with Vogue, adding that parenting duties are firmly split down the middle. 'We are 50-50 on everything… he is just the most amazing dad.'
The couple married in May 2024 after years of openly discussing their dream of becoming parents, including embracing adoption as a natural part of building their family.
In August, they officially announced that dream had come true.
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'This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,' they wrote.
'We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.'
During an appearance on the Smartless podcast, which is hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, the actress said that she was looking forward to motherhood.
'My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19. And you know, it's been my thing since before I met Jake,' she explained.
'Since I was a baby... I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me. And my nan, my grandmother is, she was a huge part of my life.
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The couple married in May 2024 after years of openly discussing their dream of becoming parents, including embracing adoption as a natural part of building their family
'And so, yeah, I mean, Jake knows how important it is to me and, of course, I want to focus on really establishing myself as an actor and as a producer, but I also find it's so important to start a family for me personally,' Brown continued.
'It's a huge thing. Jake was like, we cannot do that until we get married. So that was his thing.'
Brown then added: 'And my thing was, I really want a family. I really want a big family.
'I'm one of four. He's one of four. So, it is definitely in our future, but, for me, I don't see having your own child, you know, as really any different [from] adopting.'
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She went on to say: 'My home is full of love for anyone and anything, and so that is what we kind of stand by, Jake and I, our energy in the house is "the door is always open", and we want everyone to feel really comfortable.'