Millie Bobby Brown, the star of Stranger Things, has introduced a new name, creating a buzz among her fans.
While it’s fairly common for celebrities to adopt new names at some stage – icons like Elton John, Lady Gaga, and Sting didn’t start with their now-famous names – it’s less typical for stars to change names after achieving fame. This rarity is part of why Bobby Brown’s announcement on Instagram drew significant attention.
Bobby Brown has been providing fans with sneak peeks of the upcoming season of Stranger Things. Given that the new season won’t air until 2025, fans are eager for any updates.
Earlier this month, she posted several photos from the set, including one where she’s sporting a bloody nose, suggesting her character Eleven will be using her powers again.
Another image shows tentacles from the Upside Down, and a few others feature her dog on set.
However, one particular photo has captured the attention of Instagram users. It shows Bobby Brown’s name on a piece of tape stuck to a black slate.
Initially, the name is as expected – Millie Bobby Brown. But a new addition to the name has delighted fans who follow her personal life.
Indeed, the name read ‘Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi,’ referencing her marriage to Jake Bongiovi.
The couple got engaged in April 2023, and Jon Bon Jovi, Jake’s father, confirmed their marriage in May of this year.
Speaking to the BBC, Jon Bon Jovi said, “They are great, they are absolutely fantastic. It was a very small, family wedding and the bride looked gorgeous and Jake is happy as can be. It’s true.”
The intimate wedding left fans with little information, so Bobby Brown’s new name announcement has generated significant excitement.
One fan expressed their enthusiasm in all caps, writing, “MILLIE BOBBY BROWN BONJOVIIIII.”
Another commented, “‘Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi’ got me.”
“Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi sounds so powerful,” wrote a third fan.
Bobby Brown has also expressed her affection for her new husband in other Instagram posts, including one last month where she called him her ‘forever wedding date’.