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Millie Bobby Brown Has ‘Never Told Anyone’ Her Real Name Until Now
Millie Bobby Brown has left fans stunned after revealing her real name for the first time.
The Stranger Things actress made the unexpected admission during a BuzzFeed interview alongside Chris Pratt, as they promoted their Netflix film The Electric State.
Despite spending months filming together, Pratt had no idea about Brown’s actual name until she dropped the revelation mid-conversation.
The revelation quickly went viral on social media, with fans reacting in shock and amusement.
One commented: “OMG this is insane to hear after following her for so long.”
Another said: “Always wondered how her parents chose the name, and now we know!”
Many celebrities choose stage names instead of their given names for various reasons, including uniqueness, pronunciation, or personal preference.
Cher, for example, was born Cherilyn Sarkisian but opted for a short, memorable mononym that set her apart in the entertainment industry.
Similarly, Reese Witherspoon, whose real name is Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, decided to use her mother’s maiden name, Reese, as her professional name.
Emma Stone, originally named Emily Jean Stone, changed her first name because ‘Emily Stone’ was already taken by another actress in the Screen Actors Guild.
She chose Emma after her favorite Spice Girl, Emma Bunton.
Many other stars follow this tradition, whether for branding purposes or to avoid confusion with others in the industry.
And now, it turns out Millie Bobby Brown has also been using a fake name.
During their chat, Brown casually stated: “My middle name is Bonnie.”
This led to a surprised reaction from Pratt, who questioned: “Millie Bobby Bonnie Brown?”
However, she quickly clarified that her well-known middle name is entirely fabricated.
“No, it’s no Bobby. It’s Millie Bonnie Brown,” she explained.
Pratt, clearly perplexed, asked for further clarification on why she had chosen to go by ‘Bobby’ instead of her actual middle name.
With a grin, Brown simply responded, “S***s and giggles.”
Some fans were particularly focused on how her real name sounded when paired with her husband Jake Bongiovi’s last name.
“Millie Bonnie Bongiovi is epic hahaha,” one fan joked.
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