Dozens of stunning red carpet outings, plenty of PDA, an iconic underwater proposal and two holiday seasons later, Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi officially became man and wife in 2024, marking an important event in their relationship timeline.
The Hollywood sweethearts, who have lived up to the definition of modern love since the summer of 2021, had a private wedding ceremony in May before travelling to Italy in late September to have a bigger ceremony with friends and family. Finally, in October 2024, they shared the pictures from their secret wedding on social media.
The dreamy wedding photos of the Stranger Things star and the son of pop culture icon Jon Bon Jovi have sent fans into a frenzy. But before the ‘I dos’ and Instagram-official updates, the love story of this young Hollywood power couple was years in the making.
On that note, below is a complete timeline of Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s relationship, from being BFFs to lovebirds.
Breaking down Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s complete relationship timeline
3 June 2021: Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi become friends
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Brown and Bongiovi first met over Instagram. The former revealed the news in the November 2022 Wired YouTube segment, where she answered Google’s most-searched questions about her, including how she and her boyfriend first met. “We were friends for a bit,” Brown says, “and then, what can I say?”
In the midst of speculations regarding their romantic affair, Bongiovi referred to the actor as his best friend on Instagram, subtly emphasising that friendships can exist alongside such rumours.
17 June 2021: Brown and Bongiovi get photographed holding hands in NYC
Shortly after their car selfie ignited discussions about their relationship, the supposed BFFs were seen walking hand in hand in New York City.
July 2021: The two spend the weekend together
The duo enjoyed a weekend together in July 2021, sharing pictures on Instagram. They captured a moment during a summer evening, with the sun setting in the background as Brown leaned affectionately against a smiling Bongiovi while posing for the camera. The photo was featured on Brown’s Instagram Story, accompanied by several others, and included a vibrant sticker that stated, “Happy Weekend.”
20 October 2021: Brown and Bongiovi capture a silly photo of themselves
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Brown and Bongiovi posted another fun picture of themselves from their reflection on the surveillance monitor above them.
1 November 2021: Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi make their relationship Instagram official
On 1 November 2021, Brown and Bongiovi confirmed their relationship on Instagram. The couple shared a moment captured while riding the London Eye, where they were seen sharing a kiss, indicating that their bond extends beyond friendship.
On the same day, they enjoyed a date in true London style, sipping hot beverages and going about the city.
December 2021: The now-sweethearts celebrate their first Christmas together
The lovebirds rang in the holiday cheer while out and about in N.Y.C. in mid-December, stopping by for a picture in front of the famed Rockefeller Christmas Tree that towered behind them.
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The new Hollywood sweethearts spent their first Christmas together as a couple in December 2021. The Florence By Mills founder posted an endearing picture of her arms wrapped around her beau in front of the holiday lights.
January 2022: Brown gets candid about her ‘boyfriend’
In January 2022, Brown alluded to her relationship with Jake during an interview with Seventeen, expressing her admiration for Olivia Rodrigo. She stated, “I love ‘1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back.’ It makes me wanna cry every time. I think my boyfriend’s gonna kill me if I listen to it around him anymore.”
19 February 2022: The duo cosplay as Barbie and Ken on her birthday
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Brown and Bongiovi dressed up as Barbie and Ken for Brown’s 18th birthday. “Happy birthday barbie ily <3,” Bongiovi wrote on Instagram.
13 March 2022: Their red carpet debut
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The dynamic duo attended the British Academy Film Awards jointly to make their red carpet debut in March 2022. The two stunned fans in coordinating black looks.
7 May 2022: The couple ring in Jake’s 19th birthday
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Brown celebrated Bongiovi on his special day through an Instagram post, stating, “Happy birthday baby, can’t wait to fly to the moon and back with you!” In the following weeks, Bongiovi posted a loved-up picture of himself with Brown during a date night in Barcelona, where they are seen in front of the Sagrada Família.
14 May 2022: They attend the Stranger Things 4 premiere
Brown brought Bongiovi as her plus-one to the premiere of her hit Netflix show Stranger Things’s fourth season.
19 June 2022: Brown and Bongiovi pack in the PDA at a Harry Styles concert
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The two attended the Harry’s House event and enjoyed one of the performances during the artist’s Love On Tour. The Damsel actor shared a photograph from the evening of herself and Bongiovi in a close embrace, accompanied by a kiss. She captioned the image, “Alexa, play ‘Love of My Life’ by Harry Styles.”
June 2022: Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi go hiking
Soon after, Bongiovi shared a photo of him kissing Brown during a hike date with the cheeky caption, “Ain’t no mountain high enough!” Brown replied in the comments, “can keep me from getting to u babe !!!”
7 July 2022: They enjoy a vacation in Europe
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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi take a picturesque vacation to the Mediterranean region in Sardinia, Italy, along with their families the next month. On 12 July, the Sweethearts (2024) actor posted an entertaining video of them enjoying a ride together in a pink convertible, positioned near a cliff that offers a stunning view of the water.
In a subsequent post in August, Bongiovi shared more pictures — likely from the same trip — giving a sneak peek into a private outing with Brown in a natural setting.
22 September 2022: They celebrate each other through coordinated social media posts
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In September, the two expressed their admiration for one another by sharing dedicated posts on Instagram, another important milestone in Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s relationship timeline. Brown captioned a charming black-and-white boomerang with, “Kiss on the cheek for u.”
Meanwhile, Bongiovi posted a photograph of the pair laughing and gazing into each other’s eyes at a restaurant, stating, “She’s my Rushmore max!”
27 October 2022: The duo attend the Enola Holmes 2 premiere
The pair made an appearance at the premiere of Brown’s film Enola Holmes 2 (2022) on 27 October 2022, where they walked the red carpet together. Brown captivated onlookers in a stunning pink halter gown, while Bongiovi complemented her elegance in a classic black tuxedo.
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A month later, they continued their PDA on the promo tour for the movie. On 28 October, both took to Instagram to showcase their fondness for each other with pictures from their joint appearance at the premiere of Brown’s mystery-crime children’s film, Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
Brown shares a black-and-white image of herself and Bongiovi holding hands, and in a possible reference to Taylor Swift’s song “Lover,” she captions it, “The man.” Bongiovi, in turn, posts a candid video of the two on the red carpet, writing, “Isn’t she lovely,” accompanied by a red heart emoji, likely alluding to Stevie Wonder’s romantic classic.
1 January 2023: Ringing in the new year together
The couple celebrated New Year’s Eve in each other’s company. Subsequently, Bongiovi posted a collection of photos on Instagram of their celebratory moments, which included a selfie taken in the car, images from a waterfront excursion, and a solo photograph of Brown elegantly dressed in black velvet, among other highlights. Bongiovi captioned the series of images as “Love is all you need.”
20 February 2023: Bongiovi’s tribute to Brown on her 19th birthday
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Bongiovi marked Brown’s 19th birthday on Instagram by sharing a carousel featuring their cherished moments from the past year, starting with a photograph of the two resting by a pool. In a touching caption, Bongiovi expressed, “Another year around the sun together, happy 19th to the girl of my dreams. I love you more than words can describe. Everything about you is golden down to the core ❤️.” Noah Schnapp, Brown’s co-star from Stranger Things and her close friend, as well as Bongiovi’s acquaintance, comments on the post with, “Cuties.”
11 April 2023: Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi get engaged
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Brown and Bongiovi reached a significant milestone in their relationship in April 2023. They confirmed their engagement through similar posts on Instagram. Brown posted a black-and-white photograph of herself and Bongiovi at the beach, where she is seen smiling and displaying her new diamond ring. She captioned the image with a quote from Taylor Swift’s song “Lover,” stating, “I’ve loved you three summers now, honey, I want ’em all.” Bongiovi, in turn, shared a carousel of images that included another moment from their memorable beach evening, where he is seen embracing his fiancée, along with a second photo capturing the couple gazing into each other’s eyes. He succinctly captioned his post with the word “Forever.”
1 June 2023: The two host an engagement party
Hairstylist Pete Burkill posted images of Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi at what appears to be their engagement celebration, with the couple posing in front of a heart-shaped balloon arch that framed an illuminated sign stating: “Mr & Mrs Bongiovi.”
27 August 2023: Bobby Brown talks about Bongiovi being “the one”
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Brown recalls the moment she knew Bongiovi would have a huge impact on her life.
“I ran to my mum and said, ‘I really, really like him!’ After we met we knew we never wanted to leave each other’s side,” she told the outlet. “You can’t pinpoint why [someone is ‘the one’], it’s just the feeling of knowing that that’s the person you want to spend the rest of your time with,” adding, “I think so much of life is overthinking. The one thing that made clear sense to me was him. So I didn’t really have to do much thinking.”
29 February 2024: The iconic underwater proposal was revealed
During her appearance on The Tonight Show, Brown unravelled to host Jimmy Fallon the details of Bongiovi’s proposal.
“Jake and I connected through our shared passion for diving. We both obtained our diving licenses together,” she stated.
While on vacation, Bongiovi instructed Brown to prepare for an 8:00 a.m. dive at their favourite location. “I was surprised, asking, ‘8:00 a.m.? Dive?’ … and he insisted, ‘We’re going to the same spot we usually visit.’ I responded, ‘That’s boring; let’s explore somewhere new.’ He remained firm, saying, ‘No, we must go to this spot.’”
During the dive, Brown recounted that Bongiovi handed her a shell, and when she turned it over, she discovered a ring inside. Although they were unable to communicate underwater, Brown vividly mimicked Bongiovi’s enthusiastic expression and the bubbles surrounding him.
“Eventually, he placed the ring on my finger, but as I attempted to show it to him, the ring slipped off and sank rapidly, resembling a scene from a movie,” she continued. “Jake dove after it, despite warnings from the diver that it was dangerous for his ears and could harm him.”
Ultimately, Bongiovi managed to retrieve the ring.
24 May 2024: Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi get married
The sweethearts tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in May 2024.
The Sun revealed that their wedding was a “very low-key, romantic affair with their closest family with them as they said their vows.”
Bongiovi’s parents, Jon Bon Jovi and Dorothea Bongiovi, were in attendance along with Brown’s parents.
3 June 2024: Brown confirms marriage with “Wifey” shorts
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Shortly after The Sun reported that Brown and Bongiovi had quietly exchanged vows, the former playfully confirmed her marital status by donning a pair of jean shorts emblazoned with the word “Wifey” on the back.
Additionally, to further convey her message, she sports a baseball cap that reads: “Wife of the party.”
May 2024: Another birthday spent together
Millie celebrated Jake’s birthday with an aesthetic post on Instagram. The Stranger Things actor expressed, “The day you were born is my favourite day.” She added, “I love you ❤️.” The accompanying photos captured Jake approaching Millie against a stunning sunset backdrop, where they hold hands as he drives while she sits in the passenger seat.
2 October 2024: The wedding pictures finally land on Instagram
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After what felt like an eternity of hoping and wishing for the couple to share those wedding pictures, Brown finally decided to bless us with some highlights from their second ceremony. A major moment in Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi’s relationship timeline, the two reportedly tied the knot in Italy once more to celebrate with their friends and family. Brown’s Stranger Things co-star Matthew Modine initiated the wedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Millie Bobby Brown’s husband is American model and actor Jake Bongiovi. He is the son of iconic musician Jon Bon Jovi.
Yes, Bongiovi thrillingly proposed to Brown on one of their underwater divings. Bongiovi handed her a shell, and when she turned it over, she discovered a ring inside.
Brown began a relationship with Bongiovi in the summer of 2021.
Millie Bobby Brown's net worth is estimated to be USD 14 million.
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