Young, Married, and a Mom: Millie Bobby Brown, 21 Opens Up About ‘Trad Wife’ Life

We have seen young child stars crash and burn faster than we say, “Where are they now?” But Millie Bobby Brown has decided to flip the script entirely. While most 21-year-olds are figuring out how to do laundry without turning everything pink, our girl has enjoyed life on a Georgia farm with husband Jake Bongiovi. And honestly? Good for her!

Millie Bobby Brown Address ‘Trad Wife’ Life

The actress shocked the public last week when she and her husband announced that they were adopting a baby girl. Millie Bobby Brown and her husband gave a joint statement on Instagram: “This summer, we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption. We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy.”

Nothing says “I’m ready for responsibility” like becoming a parent before you can legally rent a car in some states, right? The internet, being its usual charming self, immediately slapped the “tradwife” label on Brown faster than she could say “friends don’t lie.” For those that are unaware, Cambridge Dictionary describes the term as “a married woman, especially one who posts on social media, who stays at home doing cooking, cleaning, etc., and has children that she takes care of.”

Tradwife is short for traditional wife. So, in other words, “tradwife” is a woman who embraces traditional gender roles. But here’s where it gets interesting – Millie Bobby Brown doesn’t seem to care about the labels. An insider told The Post, “She’s too confident to mess with. She doesn’t give a crap. Why should she?” And honestly, that’s probably the healthiest attitude a celebrity could have about internet opinions.

The young couple settled on their Georgia farm, complete with over 30 dogs, goats, and a donkey named Bernard. Because apparently, when you’ve spent years fighting interdimensional monsters, regular pets just don’t cut it anymore. Let’s rewind a bit. Millie Bobby Brown didn’t exactly have the typical Hollywood upbringing. Born in Spain to English parents, she moved to Los Angeles when her family was basically broke. 

Millie Bobby Brown & Her Journey

Her manager had to loan the family money at one point, which makes her current success even more remarkable. When she landed the role of Eleven in 2016 at just 11 years old, she went from struggling kid to Emmy nominee faster than you could say “Eggo waffles.” Her performance in that role earned her an Emmy nomination at just 13 and made her the youngest woman ever featured on the Time 100 list at 14.

Not too shabby for someone who started with a shaved head and a severe case of nosebleeds. Here’s where things get genuinely intriguing. On the SmartLess podcast in March, she revealed that starting a family at a young age was always her plan. “It has been my thing since before I met Jake,” she explained. “Since I was a baby, I told my mom I want to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me.” Her own mother was 21 when she had her first child, so there’s definitely a pattern here.

But Bongiovi, being the responsible rock star son that he is, insisted they get married first. Because apparently, even in 2024, some people still believe in doing things in order. Revolutionary stuff, really. The reactions from Hollywood have been surprisingly supportive. What’s really refreshing is how Millie Bobby Brown approached adoption. She told the SmartLess podcast hosts, “For me, I don’t see having your own child as really any different than adopting.

Because for me, my home is full of love for anyone and anything.” It’s a mature perspective that honestly puts a lot of adults to shame. While other celebrities are posting thirst traps and feuding on Twitter, she’s out here making genuinely meaningful life choices. Let’s be real, though – this isn’t exactly your average farm life. Millie Bobby Brown still has her Netflix money, her production deals, and enough fame to make TMZ follow her to the grocery store.

Final Thoughts

She’s choosing substance over social media clout. In an industry where relevance is currency, stepping back from the spotlight takes guts. More likely, she’s creating a foundation that will allow her to be selective about her projects going forward. And honestly? That might be the smartest career move she could make. In an industry that chews up child stars and spits them out, taking control of her narrative and her life is a smart move.