6 Little-Known Facts About Millie Bobby Brown You Must Know Before Stranger Things 5 Drops

6 Fascinating and Surprising Facts About Millie Bobby Brown You Need to Know Before Stranger Things 5 (Featuring Eleven’s Hidden Stories)

1. She Was Born Millie Bonnie Brown, Not Bobby

Many people assume Millie’s middle name is “Bobby,” but her actual middle name is Bonnie. The name “Bobby” was added as a fun stage identity to help her stand out in the entertainment industry.

2. Deaf in One Ear Since Childhood

Millie was born with partial hearing loss in one ear and eventually lost all hearing in that ear. Despite this challenge, she adapted and learned to rely on visual cues and other on-set signals while filming, including during her powerful performances as Eleven.

3. Nearly Quit Before Landing Eleven

Before being cast in Stranger Things, Millie had been acting for a few years but was on the verge of quitting. She had faced rejection, often being told she was too mature for her age. However, her audition for Eleven, which required a mostly non-verbal performance, was the game-changer that launched her global fame.

4. Audition Iconic Stare That Sealed the Role

Eleven barely speaks in the first season of Stranger Things, yet Millie’s intense facial expressions and especially her powerful stare became iconic. The creators were so impressed by her ability to convey emotion and power without dialogue that they immediately knew she was perfect for the role.

5. Auditioned for Game of Thrones—and Got Denied

Millie once auditioned for the role of Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones but didn’t get it. She later admitted the rejection was crushing at the time and made her doubt her acting career. Ironically, missing out on that role led her to focus on other auditions—like the one that landed her Eleven.

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6. Took Over Community Service with UNICEF & More

At just 14, Millie became the youngest-ever UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. She has used her platform to support causes like children’s rights, anti-bullying campaigns, and positivity movements. She also launched her own beauty brand, Florence by Mills, named in honor of her great-grandmother, which promotes clean beauty for young people.

7. Married Life & Farm Living

In 2024, Millie married Jake Bongiovi, the son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, and now goes by Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi. The couple lives on a countryside farm in Georgia, where Millie enjoys a quiet life surrounded by animals. She has spoken about how much she enjoys bottle-feeding goats and caring for her pets in between shoots and brand work.

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8. Discipline Beyond Acting—Rap, Produce, and Write

Millie isn’t just an actress—she’s also a talented rapper, producer, and author. She’s performed rap verses on talk shows, produced and starred in the Enola Holmes movie series, and even published a novel titled Nineteen Steps, inspired by her family’s wartime history. Her passion for storytelling goes well beyond the screen.

Millie Bobby Brown continues to amaze fans with her depth, talent, and maturity far beyond her years. With Stranger Things Season 5 around the corner, knowing these behind-the-scenes facts makes her journey even more inspiring.

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