The Bongiovi Bunch; the names Millie Bobby Brown will need to remember after her engagement to Jake Bon Jovi
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The news broke earlier this week that Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown is set to marry Jake Bongiovi, the second youngest son of renowned rock musician Jon Bon Jovi. After a two-and-a-half year relationship with the 20-year-old, Brown posted to Instagram on Wednesday a picture with the two captioned “'I've loved you three summers now, honey, I want 'em all,” alongside displaying the impressive engagement ring on her finger.
Fans and celebrities friends celebrated the news on social media, with Taylor Swift taking a moment out of her has she/hasn’t she situation with Joe Alwyn to give her signature of approval, liking the engagement announcement which happened to use the very lyrics Swift sings in her track, Lover.
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Hide AdOther names that celebrated the news and commented underneath the post included The Only Way Is Essex stars Mark and Jess Wright, who both wrote "Congrats guys xx" and "Ommmmggggg congratulations!!!!!!!!! @milliebobbybrown this is amazing. So so happy for you darling" respectively
Though we are set to become more acquainted with Jake a little more, with his second major film role recently confirmed, we of course are familiar with a certain member of the family - one that Millie Bobby Brown will shortly be calling father-in-law, Jon Bon Jovi. But as the invitation list starts to be formed ahead of their save-the-date announcement, there are a couple of other close relatives to Jake that we might see during the hen party or the stag do.
PeopleWorld takes a brief look at the other members of the Bongiovi family; were you familiar with any of the other family members Millie Bobby Brown is set to marry into?
The father-in-law - John Bongiovi
Music fans will of course be familiar with Mille’s prospective father-in-law - Born John Francis Bongiovi Jr. in New Jersey in 1962, Jon Bon Jovi grew up in a musical family and began playing the guitar and singing at an early age. He formed his first band, Raze, in the late 1970s before co-founding Bon Jovi in 1983.
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Hide AdThe band's debut album, "Bon Jovi," was released in 1984 and included the hit single "Runaway." Over the years, Bon Jovi has released a string of successful albums and singles, including "Livin' on a Prayer," "You Give Love a Bad Name," and "It's My Life."
In addition to his music career, Jon Bon Jovi has acted in several films and TV shows, including Moonlight and Valentino, Sex and the City, and Ugly Betty.
The mother-in-law - Dorothea Hurley
Born on September 29, 1962, in New Jersey, USA, Dorothea is a former high school sweetheart of Jon Bon Jovi. She attended Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey, where she met Jon in the early 1980s, and the pair subsequently married in 1989.
Dorothea has been known as a constant source of support for Jon throughout his career and is known for her philanthropic work as well; along with her husband, she co-founded the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, which helps to combat issues of homelessness and poverty in the United States. Despite her husband's fame and success, Dorothea has maintained a relatively private life and is often described as down-to-earth and family-oriented.
The Uncles - Anthony and Matthew Bongiovi
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Hide AdMillie will no doubt be meeting her prospective uncles during the lead up to her wedding, with Anthony and Matthew both the older siblings of Jon Bon Jovi. Anthony Bongiovi is the oldest of the three brothers and has worked as a professional musician and producer. He is best known for his work with the band The Power Station, which included members of Duran Duran and Chic. Anthony has also worked as a producer for several artists, including Jon Bon Jovi and Bon Jovi.
Matthew Bongiovi is the younger brother of Jon Bon Jovi and has worked primarily in the music industry as a producer and engineer. He has worked on albums for several artists, including Anthrax, The Ramones, and Cher. Matthew is also credited as an executive producer on several Bon Jovi albums, including "Lost Highway" and "The Circle."
Both Anthony and Matthew have worked closely with their brother Jon Bon Jovi throughout his career, and their contributions to his music have been significant. Anthony has co-written several songs with Jon, including "Roulette" and "Homebound Train," while Matthew has worked as an engineer and mixer on many of Bon Jovi's albums.
The siblings-in-law - Stephanie, Jesse James and Romeo Bongiovi
Jake has three other siblings that no doubt he has introduced Millie to throughout their courtship; his older sister, Stephanie Rose was born on May 31, 1993 and attended Hamilton College in Clinton, New York, where she studied psychology and graduated in 2015. During her time at college, Stephanie was an active member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and also participated in several community service initiatives. In 2018, she co-founded the clothing company "The Honeymoon Club" with her friend, Ali Yanez. The company focuses on creating sustainable fashion and has been featured in several fashion magazines.
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Hide AdMuch like his father, Jesse has shown a strong interest in music from a young age and co-founded the rock band DNCE in 2015. DNCE had a hit single with "Cake By The Ocean" and has toured extensively, including as an opening act for Selena Gomez. In addition to his music career, Jesse has also pursued acting and has appeared in several films and TV shows, including "New Year's Eve" and "The Royals."
Jesse attended Syracuse University in New York and graduated in 2018 with a degree in Sports Management. He also played football for the university's team and was a member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Jesse has often credited his parents for instilling a strong work ethic in him and his siblings, and he has been actively involved in several charitable initiatives, including the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation
Much like his older siblings, Romeo has shown an interest in music and has been known to perform with his father on stage on occasion. He has also been involved in sports and has played football for his high school team. In addition to his interests in music and sports,
Romeo is reportedly also passionate about fashion and has been spotted attending fashion events with his family, and much like his mum, has largely maintained a low profile and is not often seen in the public eye.
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