The beginning: June 2021

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi spark dating rumors. Jake calls her his BFF on Instagram, but the pair is soon spotted holding hands in photos.

Going Instagram official

In November 2021, Jake posts a blurry kissing photo with Millie, making their relationship official on social media.

First public appearance

Millie and Jake make their official couple debut at the BAFTAs in March 2022, with Jake still channeling Ken energy from their Barbie birthday celebration.

One year together

By June 2022, Millie and Jake celebrate one year of dating. Millie shares sweet birthday posts for Jake and reveals his nickname is Schroobie Noobie.

Engagement rumors emerge

In April 2023, Millie and Jake seemingly announce their engagement through Instagram photos that spark speculation about a proposal.

The proposal details

Jake proposed with a ring that belonged to Millie's mother. In an August 2023 interview, Millie reveals her mom and Jake were in cahoots about the whole proposal.

“I've always loved that ring, it's always stuck out to me, so she gave it to Jake.”

Engaged and in love

By September 2023, Millie confirms her engagement on BBC Radio 1, saying engaged life feels different. She describes Jake as someone who helped her love herself.

“I am engaged. It's nice, it's fun, it does feel different.”

Glamour Woman of the Year

In October 2023, Millie covers Glamour as Woman of the Year and gushes about Jake, saying he allowed her to be loud and love herself.

“When I met Jake, I just felt I could be loud. He embraced that and encouraged that.”

The underwater proposal

In February 2024, Millie reveals on The Tonight Show that Jake proposed underwater while diving. He gave her a shell that opened to reveal a ring.

“He gives me like a shell and I like turn it over and it's a ring.”

Getting married

In May 2024, People confirms that Millie and Jake got married in a small family ceremony the weekend before May 24.

Jon Bon Jovi approves

Jake's father Jon Bon Jovi confirms the wedding on BBC's The One Show, saying it was very small and the bride looked gorgeous.

“They're absolutely fantastic. It was a very small family wedding, and the bride looked gorgeous.”

Wedding photos finally arrive

In October 2024, Millie finally shares photos from her second wedding ceremony, months after the intimate family wedding.

First love confirmed

In a February 2025 Vanity Fair interview, Millie calls Jake her first love and reveals they discussed politics, family plans, and careers before marrying.

“He is the first man I've ever loved and been in love with.”

Baby plans discussed

In March 2025, Millie talks about wanting kids on the Smartless podcast. She says Jake wanted them to marry first, which they did.

“Jake was like, we cannot do that until we get married. So that was his thing.”

First child through adoption

In August 2025, Millie and Jake announce they welcomed a baby girl through adoption. They share the news on Instagram with the caption 'And then there were 3.'

“This summer, we welcomed a sweet baby girl through adoption.”

Growing their family

In September 2026, People reports that Millie and Jake have adopted a second child, expanding their family to four.