Millie Bobby Brown just turned a red carpet moment into a heartwarming update about her off-screen Stranger Things family. At the Los Angeles premiere of Stranger Things season 5, the 21-year-old star revealed that her longtime costar and close friend Noah Schnapp is the godfather to her baby daughter.
Speaking with Entertainment Tonight on the carpet, Brown was asked which castmate she trusts most to babysit. After praising Sadie Sink as the most “maternal,” she casually shared the bigger news: Schnapp holds the special title of godfather. “They all turn into the most gooey, soft version of themselves — their baby voice comes out when they’re around her, so it’s amazing,” Brown said of her castmates’ reactions to the newest member of her family.
The Stranger Things Cast Keeps It In The Family
Brown and Schnapp’s friendship has been one of the show’s most beloved off-screen bonds since Stranger Things began filming in 2015. Meeting as kids on the set of Netflix’s sci-fi phenomenon, the pair grew up together in the spotlight and have consistently celebrated each other in interviews and on social media. That genuine connection has often mirrored the found-family dynamic that made the series a cultural touchstone.
Brown’s shoutout to Sink as “most maternal” doubled down on what fans have witnessed for years: a tight-knit ensemble that remains deeply supportive of one another. While the premiere put the focus on the show’s final chapter, Brown’s reveal underscored how the bonds forged in Hawkins continue to influence their real lives.
Millie Bobby Brown & Jake Bongiovi’s Adoption Journey
Brown’s family update comes on the heels of a milestone year. The actress married Jake Bongiovi, 23 — the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi — in 2024, with a ceremony officiated by her Stranger Things co-star Matthew Modine. In August 2025, the couple shared a surprise announcement: they had welcomed a baby girl through adoption.
“This summer we welcomed our sweet baby girl through adoption,” Brown wrote on Instagram at the time. “We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were three.” The post marked a new chapter for the star, who has long been open about her desire to build a big family with Bongiovi.
Earlier that year, Brown discussed her hopes for parenthood on the SmartLess podcast, explaining that both she and Bongiovi come from large families and want the same for their future. “Jake knows how important it is to me [to have children]… I really want a big family. I’m one of four. He’s one of four. So it is definitely in our future,” she said.
The couple’s adoption news was met with an outpouring of support from fans and peers alike, and Brown’s latest red carpet comments suggest their daughter is already surrounded by love — and a protective crew of “aunts” and “uncles” from Hawkins.
Noah Schnapp’s Support — And Approval Of Jake Bongiovi
Schnapp, who plays Will Byers on Stranger Things, has been vocal about his happiness for Brown during this new life stage. When asked about Brown’s adoption news by E! News in September 2025, Schnapp said, “I’m just really happy for her,” adding, “I’m really excited to see her flourish with that.” His enthusiasm echoed the decades-long camaraderie fans have seen since the show’s earliest days.
That protective best-friend energy has extended to Brown’s personal life, too. Schnapp admitted earlier this year that he’s historically been “hard” on Brown’s boyfriends — until he met Bongiovi. “It was the first one where I was like, ‘You know what, I approve. I’m okay with this long term,’” he joked at the Stranger Things: The First Shadow Broadway opening in April. “And it ended up being the long term, so I approve very much.”
Schnapp’s endorsement earned plenty of attention at the time, and it reads even sweeter now given the godfather update. Between his public support, the duo’s long-shared history, and their newly solidified family connection, Brown and Schnapp’s friendship continues to be one of the most enduring stories to emerge from the Stranger Things phenomenon.
A Bond That Started In Hawkins
Since the first season debuted in 2016, Brown and Schnapp have been central to Stranger Things’ success, portraying Eleven and Will in a series that balances supernatural stakes with deeply human relationships. Off-screen, the pair’s goofy interviews, heartfelt social posts, and inside jokes built an authentic narrative of two young actors navigating fame together — and looking out for one another along the way.
That authenticity was on full display at the season 5 premiere. While the event celebrated the final stretch of the Netflix hit, Brown’s revelation reframed the evening with a personal touch. It was a reminder that the show’s impact runs deeper than ratings or cliffhangers; for the cast, it’s a family that continues when the cameras stop.
With Stranger Things approaching its end, Brown’s candid moment offered fans a rare look at how the cast’s real-life connections have evolved. Naming Schnapp as her daughter’s godfather not only cements their bond but also reflects the broader ensemble’s tight-knit dynamic — the same spirit that helped define the show from its earliest days in Hawkins to its last ride.
As Brown and Bongiovi settle into parenthood and the Stranger Things cast turns the page on a defining chapter, one thing is clear: the friendships born on set are here to stay. And for Brown, trusting her closest friend with godfather duties is the sweetest proof yet.
