Millie Bobby Brown's second baby with husband Jake Bongiovi has left fans stunned by just how quickly the young couple have expanded their family.
Brown, 22, and Bongiovi, 24, welcomed their second child through adoption, PEOPLE reported on Thursday, 17 September, just over a year after they became parents for the first time.
The Stranger Things star later confirmed the arrival of their baby boy on Instagram, sharing a photo of the newborn's hand alongside those of herself, Bongiovi and their daughter. Brown captioned the post: 'Hi little guy!'
Fans React to Brown Becoming a Mother of 2 at 22
The news prompted a wave of reactions on Reddit, with one user summing up the surprise bluntly: 'Two babies at 22 is wild.'
Another commenter on the discussion appeared equally taken aback by the timing, writing: '22 years old and adopting/having kids is nuts, doubly so for a child star.'
But not everyone saw Brown's age as a reason for concern, with another user pointing out that becoming a parent in your twenties is 'not unusual', particularly given the couple's financial circumstances.
Brown and Bongiovi First Became Parents In 2025
Brown and Bongiovi first announced they had become parents in August 2025, when they revealed they had adopted a baby girl.
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'This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,' they said at the time, adding that they were excited to begin parenthood 'in both peace and privacy'.
The couple have kept their daughter's name and face private, with Brown previously explaining that she wants to allow her child to decide for herself whether she wants a public life when she is older.
Brown Has Previously Opened Up About Adoption
The actress has also been open about why adoption was important to her.
During an appearance on Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast in June, Brown said adoption had been part of her plans since childhood. She recalled pretending her baby dolls were all adopted.
'Adoption was always part of my future,' Brown said. 'Adoption is love. Adoption is forever.'
She also made clear that she remains open to having a biological child in the future, saying: 'Hopefully one day that's in my future.'
The Couple Quietly Hinted at Their New Arrival
Brown and Bongiovi married in May 2024, meaning their family has grown considerably in the relatively short period since their wedding.
The couple hinted at their latest addition earlier this month when Brown shared footage from a family trip to Italy. In the video, she was seen carrying their daughter while Bongiovi walked alongside her with a baby carrier strapped to his chest.
Brown Has Prioritised Her Children's Privacy
For Brown, the arrival marks another major milestone in a life that has unfolded unusually publicly since she became famous as Eleven in Stranger Things as a child.
Brown has previously spoken about the importance of allowing her daughter to decide for herself whether she wants a public life when she is older.
While some online commenters were shocked to learn that Brown is already a mother of two at 22, others simply celebrated the couple's growing family, with one Reddit user writing that they were 'really happy for the life she's built herself'.
