Jon Bon Jovi’s Daughter-In-Law Sparked Controversy at a Red Carpet Event

Millie Bobby Brown turned heads at the "Stranger Things" premiere, but not just for her striking outfit. A brief moment on the red carpet quickly ignited a wave of debate online.

On a glittering night meant to celebrate the highly anticipated return of "Stranger Things," Millie Bobby Brown turned heads, not just for her daring look, but for a shocking outburst that has divided the internet.

A netizen's comment on Millie Bobby Brown's reaction at the UK "Stranger Things" season 5 premiere dated November 14, 2025 | Source: Facebook/Page Six

The 21-year-old starlet, who recently married rock royalty as Jon Bon Jovi's daughter-in-law, made a grand appearance at the season five premiere in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2025. But it wasn't just her sultry black corset-inspired gown or dramatic tulle train that set the cameras flashing, it was the moment she turned the tables on a photographer that truly stole the show.

Millie Bobby Brown at Netflix's "Stranger Things" season 5 UK special screening on November 13, 2025, in London, England | Source: Getty Images

With her hair slicked back and her couture look on full display, Millie paused for photos at the special screening held at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square. But when a photographer dared to tell the actress to smile, all hell broke loose.

The actress didn't miss a beat. She frowned, pointed her finger squarely at the lens, and barked back, "No, you smile!" The confrontation was as brief as it was unforgettable. Without another word, she stormed off — leaving stunned murmurs in her wake.

Millie Bobby Brown showing off her dress at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square | Source: Getty Images

A video clip of the terse exchange soon surfaced online, shared by a publication with the caption, "#MillieBobbyBrown had this to say after photographers told her to smile at the London #StrangerThings premiere."

The dramatic footage ignited a firestorm online, instantly polarizing fans. Critics quickly pounced. "It's literally their job," one unimpressed commenter wrote, while another warned, "This little actress is getting too arrogant."

One person rushed to defend the press, reminding everyone, "The people who told her to smile they literally didn't mean it in a bad way. They just want nice pictures. They are also at work trying to provide for their families. But some people just had to protect their ego.”

But Millie's loyal fanbase wasn't about to let her stand alone. Supporters clapped back with equal passion."Tell 'em girl!" one fan raved, while another declared, "I totally agree with her!" Others couldn't help but admire her guts, with one quipping, "She's a savage for saying that to them lmfao!"

Still, for some, the drama on the red carpet was overshadowed by her jaw-dropping outfit, a black gown with a dramatic tulle train that drew both praise and puzzled looks. The dress itself became a hot topic all on its own.

A fan said, "She is very pretty, but it doesn't serve her figure well." One eagle-eyed viewer zoomed in on the chest area and joked, "That dress has a mustache." Others were more critical. "Lingerie as day wear?" one netizen scoffed.

Another delivered a biting remark, "I feel so bad for her. Her trying to be an 'adult' has become a comedy of errors.." And yet, amid the noise, one admirer summed it up best, "She looks gorgeous."

Despite the divided opinions, Millie's bold stance and daring fashion choice kept all eyes on her. The moment added yet another layer to the buzz surrounding the "Stranger Things" premiere.

As previously reported, she's barely out of her teens, but Millie has just sent the internet into a tailspin — with one emotional, utterly unexpected announcement that's left fans swooning, speculating... and gasping.

Just weeks after stepping into married life, the actress revealed the first-ever glimpse of her precious new baby girl with husband Jake Bongiovi, turning a deeply private moment into an internet sensation.

A netizen's comment on Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi's baby, dated October 10, 2025 | Source: Instagram/people

On October 9, 2025, Millie shared a photo series on Instagram that has since gone viral, igniting waves of emotion online. Among the images? A particularly tender snapshot showing Jake with his arm lovingly wrapped around Millie, who gently cradles their newborn daughter.

The baby's face was intentionally blurred, preserving the family's privacy. But the raw intimacy of the moment spoke volumes. Millie's simple caption? "my t swift october 🍁[sic]" — cryptic, autumnal, and instantly iconic.

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are pictured holding their baby girl, dated October 9, 2025 | Source: Instagram/milliebobbybrown

Fans were quick to flood the comments across social media. On Facebook, one person declared, "So sweet." Another echoed, "Super sweet."

Over on Instagram, the reaction only intensified. One gushed, "the prettiest 🥹🫶🎀💜[sic]." Another swooned, "You guys are the cutest ❤️." A third comment simply read, "So good."

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi are seen sharing a goofy moment, dated October 9, 2025 | Source: Instagram/milliebobbybrown

And it didn't stop there. "Aww adorable 😍," doted one netizen, while another added, "That's great...but also... Jon is a grandaddy 😲🫨😲." Another commenter wondered, "Where's the baby?"

That last comment might've been cheeky — but it touches on a wider public curiosity surrounding this suddenly-expanded celebrity family.

Earlier in September, rock legend and now-grandfather Jon, 63, opened up in a TikTok clip from Bunnie Xo's "Dumb Blonde" podcast. The iconic musician was candid, even emotional, about his son's new family and Millie's place in it.

Jon Bon Jovi is pictured during an interview, dated September 21, 2025 | Source: TikTok/xomgitsbunnie

"She's a sweetheart and she's a hard worker," he said. "I tell her all the time how much I admire her because her work ethic is unbelievable."

He added, "They got married very young, but we blessed it because we get it. They are sort of mature beyond their years."

He went on, "She comes from a family where her parents are still together, and they married very young. Her and Jake fell in love, and we just thought, okay, we will support this. And it's working out."

Jon Bon, Jake Bongiovi, and Millie Bobby Brown attend the Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Sebastian Korda of the United States match on Day 10 of the Miami Open on March 27, 2025, in Florida. | Source: Getty Images

When asked about the emotional shift into grandparenthood, Jon beamed, "Crazy, but great. Wonderful. We met the baby, obviously, and immediately, that becomes your grandchild."

He added, laughing, "It's beautiful, I want to see pictures like every day. I'm that pain in the butt guy already. It's cool."

Millie's tender post wasn't just a social media moment — it's the first public confirmation of the couple's decision to adopt.

The announcement was made on August 22, 2025, through a joint Instagram post featuring a deeply symbolic image of a willow tree, long associated with resilience and new beginnings.

Their heartfelt message read, "We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy."

The adoption came just months after their intimate wedding ceremony, held in the United States and attended only by close family, as first reported by The Sun.

At the time, Millie was 20 and Jake was 22. Their whirlwind romance began in 2021, culminating in a dramatic underwater proposal in Spring 2023 — a moment worthy of Hollywood itself.

Jake hid the ring in a shell during a scuba dive. But the cinematic moment quickly turned chaotic when the ring slipped off Millie's finger and sank, sparking a real-life romantic mishap they'll never forget.

Since then, their romance has played out through carefully curated social media glimpses — always intimate, always swoon-worthy.

On October 2, 2024, Millie shared dreamy wedding day snapshots, her caption simply, "forever and always, your wife [sic]."

Just months later, on New Year's Eve, she posted a tear-jerking video reel celebrating their marriage and her transformation into Mrs. Bongiovi.

Other public moments of the star couple include a romantic Instagram snap shared with the caption, "[sic] i adore you @jakebongiovi."

And on Valentine's Day, she shared a photo of them slow dancing under soft lights, captioned, "happy valentines to the most handsome husband that's ever lived. I love you more than anything [sic] ❤️."

Millie's maternal instincts have long been in the spotlight. In a March 10, 2025, podcast interview, the actress opened up about her lifelong desire to become a mom.

"My mom actually had her first child at 21, and my dad was 19," she revealed. "You know, it's been my thing since before I met Jake. Since I was a baby, I told my mom, like, baby dolls. I wanted to be a mom just like the way my mom was to me."

Even before welcoming a child, Millie was known for her nurturing nature, frequently tending to the dogs, ponies, cows, and goats on her Georgia farm. Her penchant for purchasing bottles and nappies for her animals had already sparked pregnancy rumors in the past.

Now, with this adoption, Millie Bobby Brown has officially stepped into the role she's dreamed of since childhood — and she's doing it with grace, love, and a sense of privacy fiercely guarded by both her and her husband.

Jake Bongiovi and Millie Bobby Brown are at the Aryna Sabalenka and Jasmine Paolini of Italy match for the women's semifinal of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium in Florida on March 27, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

This isn't just a baby announcement — it's the beginning of a brand-new chapter for Hollywood's most unexpected young family.