On September 17, international actress Millie Bobby Brown shared that she and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, adopted their second child. On Instagram, the star posted a photo with the caption, “hi little guy!” Brown has been open about her adoption journey since adopting her daughter in August of 2025. She does a wonderful job of reducing stigma around adoption and encouraging others to consider it.
Brown’s Adoption Story
At 21, Brown adopted her first child and eventually shared the news on August 21, 2025. Overwhelmed with joy, the actress opened up about her childhood dream of adopting children and having a large family. From the very beginning, Brown has been in support of adoption and often tries to encourage others to adopt.
As a guest on Jay Shetty’s podcast, On Purpose, Brown stated that she had many adopted friends as a child. She claimed that adoption was always something she wanted to do and knew it would be a part of her personal journey. She and her husband both agreed that adoption was the route that they wished to take.
In 2025, Brown adopted a lovely baby girl, and more recently they’ve adopted their second child, a baby boy. The couple continues to keep information regarding their children very private. Choosing to raise their kids away from the public, the couple opted to raise them on a farm in Georgia.
Common Pros and Cons of Choosing To Adopt
Pros
- Allows for a chance to achieve the dream of parenthood.
- An adopted child is given a chance at having a fulfilling life.
- Adoption leaves an impact on both the adoptive parents and adopted child.
- Supports LGBTQ+ couples by allowing them to start a family.
- Provides an option for couples who may be struggling with infertility.
- Emotional connections can form throughout the experience.
- The adoption journey allows individuals to grow more empathetic and patient.
- Adoption agencies often expand a couple’s community and can provide assistance.
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Cons
- High cost depending on location.
- Possible situation involving complex emotional bonds or trauma with the adopted child.
- The process may take longer than anticipated.
- Adjustment challenges often arise when an older child is adopted.
- Stress may fall onto the parent’s shoulders, creating a hostile environment.
- Occasional legal issues may arise.
Adoption Statistics
According to the Adoption Network, over 390,000 children in the United States are in the foster care system, awaiting their adoptive families. 52 percent of children enter the foster system around the age of six, and most remain on an adoption waiting list for years. Approximately 60 percent of children within foster care remain in the system for two to five years. Between 2 and 4 percent of Americans have adopted, but nearly a third of the American population has considered it.
These statistics are worth highlighting because awareness is important. Many consider adoption and eventually decide against it because of the issues that need to be tackled. The challenges of adoption are intimidating, but the reward of providing care for a child in the foster care system is worth the trouble.
Please keep in mind that the N Crew is not shaming those who opt for a natural birth, and we’re definitely not pressuring anyone into choosing adoption. We want to educate our audiences, just like Brown has. Adoption can be a very sensitive topic, but readers should be aware of it.
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