The Biggest Red Flag In Millie Bobby Brown And Jake Bongiovi's Marriage

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi adopted a baby girl in August 2025 at 21 and 23, respectively. When they announced the news on Instagram, the internet was sent into a frenzy. One user wrote under another 2025 Instagram photo that Brown posted, "This person should not be in charge of a child." Another added under the same photo, "I'm giving 5 years before they divorce." Though Millie Bobby Brown's style has transformed before our eyes, she's still quite young, and fans have questioned whether their entering into marriage at ages 20 and 22, and becoming parents 15 months later, are red flags.

"People often question if 20-somethings have the emotional toolkit and maturity to handle the responsibilities and effort that comes with being in a relationship, especially when the glitz, glam, and Insta-worthy moments are blinding," says multi-award-winning international wellness and relationship coach Teresha Young. Speaking exclusively to Glam, she confirms that this isn't actually a red flag, as tackling 'grown-up' responsibilities side by side ... can actually be a recipe for a tight bond." Rather, she explains that the real red flag is the intense press coverage, as proven by harsh comments on social media. "Being in such a high-profile relationship means every move can get picked apart and often judged. That attention can make things tricky, especially when you're new parents."

Young adds that while their actions "may signal a desire to 'grow up fast,'" the spouses had been together for three years prior to tying the knot. "So, whilst the milestones may appear close together, their relationship wasn't built within the short timeframe of their marriage," she notes. "The depth and strength of their connection, nurtured over those earlier years, can provide an important foundation for stepping into parenthood together."

Even though Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi have a solid foundation in their relationship, that doesn't necessarily mean they're going to be the best parents. They can certainly still prioritize their relationship after having kids since they're both so young, but would that be best for the baby, or is it a red flag?

We asked Teresha Young for her thoughts, and she informed us that their age would actually be beneficial rather than problematic, largely due to their status and how they both grew up. She spoke about how Bongiovi, whose father is Jon Bon Jovi, grew up in a high-profile household "where his parents worked to give their children a sense of normality, so he has seen first-hand the importance of stability at home." On the other hand, Brown's career was launched into the spotlight as the lead of "Stranger Things" at 12 years old. "Millie has been handling responsibility from a young age, which can cross over into how intentional she is in her parenting," Young remarks in our exclusive chat. "Together, those experiences could help them create a grounded and steady environment for their child, even when the glare of the cameras is ever-present." New parents need support almost as much as the newborns do, so if someone in your life recently welcomed a new addition, here are 14 ways to support a loved one who is a new parent.