Millie Bobby Brown Shares Philosophy on Motherhood After Adopting Baby

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There was nothing strange about Millie Bobby Brown’s first Mother’s Day.

Especially as the Stranger Things alum made sure to celebrate all types of maternal figures after announcing in August that she and husband Jake Bongiovi had adopted a baby girl. 

“We're all mothers,” Millie told Extra at the 2026 Netflix Upfront in New York City May 13. “No matter if we're adoptive mothers, birth mothers—a maternal figure. Everybody should be celebrated.”

“Everybody is raising beautiful children,” the 22-year-old added, “hopefully, and we're raising the next generation. So, of course, women should be celebrated in every way, and every day.”

Millie did just that on Mother’s Day 2026, posting a graphic to her Instagram Story on May 10 that recognized "The Hopeful Mom-to-Be," "The Exhausted Mom," "The New Mom," The Grieving Mom," "The Mom Figure Who Stepped Up," "The Mom of a Prodigal Child," "The Single Mom" and "The Foster or Adoptive Mom,” according to USA Today.

And while she and Jake, 24—who wed in 2024—have never shied away from sharing just how much they love parenthood, they have done their best to keep their baby girl out of the public eye.

“For me, it’s really important to protect her and her story until she’s old enough to potentially one day share it herself,” Millie told British Vogue in November. “It’s not my place to purposefully put her in the spotlight unwillingly.”

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But, if her daughter chooses “to share her personality one day with the world,” much like her mother did, Millie and Jake would certainly support that decision. 

“Right now, as she’s so little,” the Enola Holmes actress said. “As her parents, it’s our job to protect her from that."

And when it comes to her and Jake’s future as a family? Millie is already looking ahead to more kids.

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"I really want a big family," she shared on Smartless in 2025. "I’m one of four, he’s one of four. So, it is definitely in our future.”

Millie also added at the time that she didn’t see “having your own child as really any different as adopting.”

She added, “My home is full of love for anyone and anything."

To see how more of your favorite stars celebrate Mother’s Day this year, keep reading.

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Charlize Theron

The Mad Max actress celeberated being a mom to her daughters Jackson and August

"The greatest honor of my life," she wrote on Instagram. "Happy mother’s day to all moms, oumas and godmothers

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Gisele Bündchen

The model shared a carousel of images with her kids, including a snap of the cards they gave her.

"Nothing in this world fills my life with more meaning and joy than being a mom," she wrote on Instagram. "I’m so grateful to experience life with them, learning and growing together every day. Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, especially to my mama, who is always by my side in spirit and inspires me to be the best mom that I can be."

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Kylie Jenner

The beauty mogul woke up to decorations and balloon arrangements courtesy of her kids Stormi, 8, and Aire, 4, whom she shares with her ex Travis Scott

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Billie Lourd

The Star Wars actress shared a moving tribute to her late mom Carrie Fisher, as well as her own two kids.

"For the first time since my mom died I woke up feeling more sweet than bitter it was Mother’s Day today," she wrote on Instagram. "My kids are 3 + 5 now are at an age where they are jazzed beyond belief about every single holiday."

She continued, "Losing my mom at such a young age has given me an appreciation for all the joy in life I never had before. And an understanding that all that joy would not exist if my mom did not exist. And my life wouldn’t be what it is if I did not lose her when I did. I miss her every single day but her magic is with me every day through the magic that is the life I’ve created with my husband and children."

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Lily Collins

The actress celebrated being a mom to daughter Tove, with husband Charlie McDowell. 

"Joy is being your mom," she captioned her Instagram post. "Thinking of all my fellow mamas and mother figures today, as well as those grieving mothers and motherhood. Whatever today means to you, you're all superheroes to me..."

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Kim Kardashian

The SKIMS founder shared a touching video montage to her and ex Kanye "Ye" West's kids, North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 7.

She captioned the post, "My babies!!! Thank you for choosing me to be your mom.

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Jessica Biel

Justin Timberlake celebrated his wife—with whom he shares Silas, 11, and Phineas, 5—and all the moms in his life, writing on Instagram, "The greatest women I know. Happy Mother’s Day."

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Khloe Kardashian

The Good American co-founder's Mother's Day started off on a sweet note thanks to kids True, 8, and Tatum, 3, whom she shares with ex Tristan Thompson

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Bridget Moynahan

Tom Brady shared a special tribute to Bridget Moynahan, the mother to his 18-year-old son Jack

Tom Brady/Instagram

Gisele Bündchen

The former NFL star also praised his ex-wife, with whom he shares kids Benjamin, 16, and Vivian, 13.

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Kris Jenner

The Kardashian-Jenner matriarch shared a touching tribute her mother Mary Jo Campbell and to her kids. 

"Being a mother and grandmother is the most rewarding and meaningful role of my life," she wrote. "It has brought me more joy, love, and purpose than I ever could have imagined. I’m so grateful for my beautiful mom, who taught me everything about unconditional love, strength, and always showing up for your family. And I’m endlessly proud of the women and mothers that my daughters have become."

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Ansel Elgort

The Baby Driver star paid tribute to his partner, Miona, with whom he welcomed a baby.  

He captioned his post, "Happy Mother's Day, my Miona."

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Alexander Ludwig

The Hunger Games alum shared a sweet shoutout to his wife Lauren Ludwig, with whom he shares two kids. 

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Michael Feldman

Savannah Guthrie's husband shared an emotional photo of the Today co-anchor hugging their children: daughter Vale, 11, and son Charley, 9.

"To the strongest person I know," Michael wrote, praising Savannah's strength amid her mom Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. "Surrounding you with love on Mother’s Day.

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