07/14/2026
We hope all families who are able to adopt or foster can. We believe that there are lots of lost children who the love of a Good Christian Home.
There are many ways to build a family, but for Millie Bobby Brown, the path to motherhood was paved entirely by love. 🥹🍼❤️
Appearing on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, the 22-year-old Stranger Things star opened up about her deep connection to motherhood and the beautiful journey of welcoming her daughter through adoption. In a deeply touching moment, Millie shared the exact piece of advice that perfectly captures her experience as a mother:
“There are two ways to have a baby: one through your stomach and one through your heart. My girl was through my heart.”
The heartfelt sentiment has resonated deeply with parents and fans alike, highlighting the beauty of choosing to adopt:
A Dream Long Before Fame: While her adoption journey with husband Jake Bongiovi officially began in August 2025, Millie recently shared on the Not Gonna Lie podcast that adopting was a childhood dream she held since she was just five or six years old.
Deeply Personal Intentions: During her chat with Shetty, the actress reflected on what parenthood truly means to her, revealing the exact moment she knew she was ready to embark on this next chapter.
Protecting Her Peace: Although she is happy to advocate for adoption, Millie and Jake remain incredibly private about their little girl, choosing to keep her name and face out of the public eye to protect her childhood.
Biological Plans in the Future: While adoption was always her first dream, the actress has clarified that she absolutely hopes to have biological children down the line, too.
Sometimes, the most beautiful chapters of our lives are the ones we write with our hearts.
