Millie Bobby Brown recently left fans and co-stars alike scratching their heads after revealing she had changed her name.
The Stranger Things star, who was gearing up for the release of the show’s highly anticipated fifth and final season, surprised her audience during a fun and lighthearted interview with co-star Noah Schnapp.
The interview, which aired ahead of the final season's debut, quickly turned into a viral moment, sparking confusion and laughter among fans on social media.
Millie’s New Name
In the exclusive sitdown with VT, Noah Schnapp was asked what Millie’s full name was - a question that quickly led to a comedic back-and-forth.
Initially, Noah answered: “Millie Bonnie Brown,” a response that Millie immediately corrected.
It's important to note that Millie had married Jake Bongiovi, son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, the previous year, and her name had changed as a result.
Noah tried again, offering variations like “Millie Bonnie Brown Bongiovi” and “Millie Bonnie Bobby Bongiovi Brown,” but each time Millie interrupted, laughing and telling him that he was getting it wrong.
When Noah finally suggested “Millie Bonnie Brown,” Millie clarified: “Drop the Brown. It’s just Millie Bonnie Bongiovi.”
Despite the confusion, Millie seemed to find the whole situation hilarious, even joking that her new name could be shortened to “Millie Bon Bon” for simplicity’s sake.
A Viral Moment and Fans’ Reaction
The mix-up quickly became a topic of conversation on social media.
One user jokingly remarked: “Try saying that five times fast,” while another added: “Lowkey a tongue twister.”
The new name, “Millie Bonnie Bongiovi,” certainly turned out to be a mouthful, and fans had a lot to say about the quirky name change.
Millie’s Personal Journey
Millie Bonnie Bongiovi's name change comes one year after her wedding to Jake Bongiovi. The couple tied the knot in a private ceremony, and in August, Millie also shared the exciting news that they had adopted a baby girl.
Describing her journey into motherhood as “a beautiful, amazing journey,” Millie has been candid about how life has shifted for her in recent years.
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Millie Bobby Brown has revealed her new name. Credit: Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty
The Truth Behind Millie’s Middle Name
For those wondering why the name change came as such a surprise, it’s worth noting that Millie had already addressed her middle name earlier this year.
During an interview with Chris Pratt, she revealed that her real middle name was “Bonnie,” which had previously been a bit of a mystery to her fans. The revelation came after Chris Pratt humorously questioned her about her stage name, “Millie Bobby Brown.”
“No, it’s not Bobby. It’s Millie Bonnie Brown. I’ve never told anyone that. You heard it here first,” she explained, adding that she had opted for “Bobby” as a stage name because it sounded more unique than “Bonnie.”