Millie Bobby Brown’s Husband Jake Bongiovi Shows Support at Stranger Things Series Finale Screening: “I Believe”Millie Bobby Brown, the star of Netflix’s Stranger Things, had a special night at the series finale screening — and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, was right by her side. The couple’s appearance at the theater captured hearts online, especially with a meaningful caption referencing a pivotal moment for Brown’s character, Eleven.

Jake Bongiovi’s Sweet Instagram Tribute

On January 2, 2026, Jake Bongiovi, 23, shared an Instagram Story showing his wife, Millie Bobby Brown, 21, standing excitedly in front of a theater sign for the Stranger Things series finale screening. Over the photo, Bongiovi wrote, “I believe!!”, a direct nod to one of the most emotional moments in the show’s fifth season, highlighting Eleven’s journey.

The caption not only revealed Bongiovi’s support but also tied into the finale’s storyline, which leaves Eleven’s fate open to interpretation. Fans quickly recognized the significance: the phrase “I believe” connects to the hope and trust Eleven’s friends have in her ultimate survival.

The Finale’s Key Moments

Warning: This section contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 3.

The finale jumps 18 months after Eleven’s disappearance following the destruction of the Upside Down. Fans reunite with Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Will Byers (Noah Schnapp), Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo), Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin), and Max Mayfield (Sadie Sink) playing Dungeons & Dragons in Mike’s basement — a nostalgic callback to the show’s earlier seasons.

In a poignant storytelling twist, Mike explains how Eight, also known as Kali (Linnea Berthelsen), saved Eleven. The two devised a clever plan to make the world believe Eleven had died, tricking the military enemies pursuing her. Using a “spell of invisibility,” Eight created an illusion of Eleven’s death, allowing her to escape safely.

The finale then shows Eleven climbing a mountain and overlooking three waterfalls, finding peace in a small, secluded village. When Max and Lucas question if this is real, Mike replies, “I chose to believe that it is.” This line mirrors Bongiovi’s Instagram post, linking the finale’s emotional resonance to the couple’s real-life support moment.

The Duffer brothers, Matt and Ross, told Netflix’s Tudum that they intentionally left Eleven’s fate ambiguous, giving fans the freedom to interpret her future.

Millie Bobby Brown Overcomes Injury to Attend Screening

Brown recently recovered from a dislocated shoulder, an injury that prevented her from attending the cast’s Paris Theater finale viewing party on December 26, 2025. Despite missing the event, she watched the finale simultaneously with her co-stars via a streaming link provided by Netflix.

At the January 2 screening, Brown appeared fully recovered and was no longer wearing the black sling that had marked her previous public appearances.

Life Beyond Stranger Things

Millie Bobby Brown married Jake Bongiovi, son of rock legend Jon Bon Jovi, in May 2024. Over the summer, the couple welcomed a daughter via adoption. Their public appearances, including premieres and screenings, have drawn significant media attention, combining Hollywood glamour with heartfelt personal moments.

Fans can now stream all three volumes of Stranger Things Season 5 on Netflix, experiencing the epic conclusion of one of the streaming platform’s most popular series.