Millie Bobby Brown Reflects on Her Wedding with Jake Bongiovi
Millie Bobby Brown recently opened up about her wedding to Jake Bongiovi, which took place last year, during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The star of The Electric State revealed she had a special connection to the ceremony, enlisting her Stranger Things co-star Matthew Modine—who portrayed Papa—to officiate the wedding.
In a light-hearted moment, she recounted, “The second Jake proposed, I knew who should marry us—it’s my papa,”referencing Modine’s character. Fallon even showcased a photograph capturing the couple at the altar alongside Modine.
Matthew Modine’s Unforgettable Role
Brown shared the amusing story of reaching out to Modine to ask if he would officiate their wedding. Initially, he seemed to take her inquiry lightly, only to realize, eight months later, that she was genuinely serious. When she followed up, his response was, “Oh! You really wanted me to do that?”
The actress expressed her satisfaction with how the ceremony unfolded, saying, “I hate to be that person, but it was perfect.” She elaborated on the pressures of planning the event, noting her instinct to direct the whole affair. However, when she walked down the aisle, she found it to be “the most beautiful and meaningful” moment of her life, emphasizing the genuine emotions of the day.
Challenges in Wedding Planning
Bongiovi and Brown tied the knot in May, but not without some hiccups during preparations. One memorable incident occurred during her final dress fitting, when paparazzi intrusion became a concern. To safeguard the secrecy of her gown, Brown devised a clever ruse. She donned a completely different dress—described as a “bedazzled” peach number with gloves—and staged an emotional scene outside to throw off the paparazzi.
“I was like, ‘I’m going to walk out and start fake crying, pretending that I found the gown,'” Brown recounted, describing how the strategy worked flawlessly. She even shared the video of her decoy act, which resulted in some amusing commentary from Fallon, who praised her performance in that moment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC0KLlY3lJE
Candid Reflections on Criticism
Expressing her past hesitations to confront the criticism, she referenced her fear and questioned when it’s appropriate for women to advocate for themselves. In the midst of this evolving dialogue, Brown highlighted her participation in a UNICEF event, calling upon world leaders to safeguard women’s rights.
“We transformed that into a positive opportunity to invest in girls’ lives, ensuring their education and prosperous futures,” she noted.
Positive Reactions from the Community
Following her empowering message, British actor and comedian Matt Lucas took to Instagram to offer an apology for comments he made about her appearance, showing solidarity in her stand against criticism.