Millie Bobby Brown Defends Husband Jake Bongiovi After Criticism Over Not Helping With Bags
Actress Millie Bobby Brown appeared on Kylie Kelce's podcast 'Not Gonna Lie' to defend her husband Jake Bongiovi after viral paparazzi photos and videos showed her carrying multiple bags and pushing a stroller while he walked hands-free. Brown framed the situation as a matter of personal capability and female empowerment, saying she had planned ahead and was 'three miles ahead' of her husband. The controversy highlights ongoing public debate about gender roles and parenting expectations for celebrity couples.
Millie Bobby Brown addressed widespread online criticism of her husband, Jake Bongiovi, during a Thursday episode of Kylie Kelce's podcast 'Not Gonna Lie,' after multiple viral photos and videos showed Brown carrying bags, a car seat, and pushing a stroller while Bongiovi walked alongside her with his hands free. Brown argued that the criticism contradicts broader messages of female empowerment, asking why women who advocate for independence then question her ability to carry her own belongings. She described Bongiovi as 'the most polite, sweet, will-do-anything-for-me' partner who also respects her capability. Brown also pushed back against critics who shamed her for becoming a mother at 21, saying parenthood has been 'like going from black and white to color.' The couple, married since May 2024, adopted a baby girl in August 2025 and have kept their daughter's name and identity largely private. Public reaction to Brown's defense has been mixed, with some supporting her empowerment framing and others arguing that the issue is less about chivalry and more about a partner not stepping up when they can clearly see their spouse is loaded down.
How coverage differed
Fox News framed the story primarily around Brown's empowerment argument and her relationship background, while Page Six provided more visual and contextual detail about the specific viral incidents — including multiple paparazzi encounters — and gave more space to Brown's comments about being shamed for young motherhood. Neither outlet editorially endorsed or challenged Brown's position, but Page Six offered slightly more critical context by noting Bongiovi 'has been called out multiple times online.'
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