Millie Bobby Brown Speaks Out in Support of Husband Jake Bongiovi Amid Online Scrutiny

Millie Bobby Brown has publicly defended her husband Jake Bongiovi against online criticism, appearing on the Thursday, June 11 episode of Kylie Kelce's Not Gonna Lie podcast to discuss the backlash he's faced.

The controversy stems from viral photos from August 2025 that captured the actress carrying two backpacks and a car seat while Jake appeared not to be offering assistance. Additional images have shown Millie managing a stroller and personal belongings on her own.

"Hi, I'm Millie Bobby Brown and I'm not gonna lie, when did women become incapable of holding their own bags, car seats and stuff?" she said during the podcast appearance.

The Stranger Things star characterized her husband, who is the son of Jon Bon Jovi, as "the most polite, sweet, will-do-anything-for-me" type of person, while emphasizing that he recognizes her ability to manage independently.

"Nobody knows my husband," she stated.

Brown elaborated on the situation, explaining that the photos capture moments when she's already ahead of schedule and has organized everything for the outing. "This stems from me holding all of my suitcases and bags and my kid and people are like, 'Your husband doesn't hold a single thing.' And I'm like, 'Because I'm three miles ahead. I have been planning this all night,'" she shared.

She also highlighted the contradiction in expectations around female independence. "We're all about empowering girls and, 'You got it' and 'You don't need a man.' But then when I'm like, 'OK, I can carry my own things,' people are like, 'Where's your husband?'"