Millie Bobby Brown Marries Jake Bongiovi, But Controversy Looms

NEW DELHI, India — Millie Bobby Brown married Jake Bongiovi in a private ceremony in May 2024, a relationship that blossomed over three years. Brown, 21, expressed her desire for a father figure from her past to officiate the wedding. She stated, “The second Jake proposed, I said, ‘I know who needs to marry us. It’s my papa,’” referencing her Stranger Things co-star Matthew Modine, who plays Dr. Martin Brenner, affectionately dubbed ‘Papa.’

Initially, Modine, 66, agreed to the request, though he was surprised to learn he was still expected to officiate months later when the couple sent out invitations. “He was like, ‘Oh, you really wanted me to do that?’” Brown recalled. The wedding took place just days before their announcement on May 24, 2024, confirming they had tied the knot.

Brown described the ceremony as “perfect” and emphasized the authenticity of her experience walking down the aisle. “Everything became so real and pure, and nothing about that was like a production,” she reflected.

Amid repurposed excitement, recent reports suggest tension between Brown and another co-star, David Harbour, who plays Jim Hopper on the show. An investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment against Harbour, 50, reportedly took place prior to filming of the final season of Stranger Things. Sources revealed that Brown had filed multiple complaints related to Harbour’s behavior, although no allegations of sexual misconduct were made.

The actress filmed the series finale with a personal representative present, adding concerns about her safety on set. Brown and Harbour’s dynamic had previously been framed as a supportive father-daughter relationship, which has now faced scrutiny due to these recent events.

Neither Harbour, Brown, nor Netflix have publicly addressed the ongoing allegations. As fans anticipate the release of the fifth season of Stranger Things, set to premiere on November 26, questions linger about the implications of these controversies on the show’s future.