Millie Bobby Brown Shares Dog's Bond With Her, Jake Bongiovi's Toddler
Millie Bobby Brown Details Daughter's Sweet Bond With Her, Jake Bongiovi's Dog
Millie Bobby Brown's dog is giving sisterhood an 11/10.
More than eight months after the Stranger Things star revealed that her miniature poodle Winnie was struggling to adjust to her and Jake Bongiovi's daughter, the pup has acclimated well to the role.
"She does a really good job of being a big sister," Brown explained to Vogue in an interview published Aug. 18. "She's really patient."
She emphasized that the 6-year-old dog—whom she adopted as a puppy in March 2020—has been a major support for her through the ups and downs of her personal life.
"She's a little genius," Brown, 22, said. "I got her to help me with my anxiety and she's completely changed my life."
And Winnie has even built a strong bond with the Enola Holmes actress' nine other dogs and several farm animals.
"She loves to be on the farm," she explained. "And when I say on the farm, I mean Winnie is the only dog that actually gets under the fencing, and she likes to be with the pigs. So when the pigs are kind of in their mud pile, you'll see Winnie out there laying and rubbing in the mud pile too."
Although Winnie has warmed up to her and Bongiovi's toddler, the transition wasn't the easiest.
"It's been a hit to the ego," Brown shared on The Tonight Show in December. "I think she doesn't understand it. She hasn't acknowledged her presence yet, but my daughter has now totally figured out that she's an animal."
In fact, she revealed that their dog had tried to make a "power play" after the couple—who announced in August 2025 that they had adopted a baby—brought their daughter home.
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"She's like, 'I'm gonna ignore you until you disappear,' basically," she continued. "I'm like, 'Winnie,' I have sit-downs with her, like, 'She's not going anywhere now.'"
And sometimes, Winnie would even stake a claim on items belonging to their baby girl.
"Last night, she took one of my daughter's bath toys and ran it upstairs," she added. "I said, 'I saw you do that,' and she poked her head around the corner and death-stared me. She knew. She stopped on the stairs to be like, 'Yeah, that's right. What are you gonna do about it?'"
But Winnie isn't the only sassy pup in the spotlight. Keep reading for more celebs who've shown off their own furry friends.
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Megan Thee Stallion
The "Lover Girl" rapper introduced the world to her rescue puppy Tyger in March 2026, whom she adopted before he was set to be euthanized at a shelter.
Kim Kardashian
The Kardashians star revealed in December 2025 that she gifted her and Kanye West's kids North, Saint, Psalm and Chicago their own puppy. Alongside a picture of the four Pomeranians, Kim wrote, "Each kid got a puppy."
Sydney Sweeney
The Euphoria actress introduced her pup Sully in April 2025, writing on Instagram, "He’s become my set best friend, my bowling partner, my nap buddy, mutual water enthusiast, and travel companion."
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Brie Larson
Brie, who was already a dog mom to pooch Six-Thirty, welcomed her newest addition on Instagram in October 2024, writing, "Proud to announce there’s a new *star* in my life."
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Kevin Costner
The Yellowstone star introduced his new dog to the world in February 2024, writing on Instagram, "I'm already in love with this special guy."
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Sarah Jessica Parker
The Sex and the City alum adopted the same kitten Carrie Bradshaw takes in during the second season of And Just Like That.
Taylor Swift
T.Swift is arguably our favorite cat lady, especially when she posts pics with her cat Meredith. She took her love for cats to another level by starring in the movie Cats.
Kaley Cuoco
The Big Bang Theory actress has many four-legged friends keeping her busy at home.
Ariana Grande
"Guess what everyone it's time for me to post THIS photo again. happy birthday to the light of my life. my gooooszeeessskeh. i love u i love u i love u," the "Dangerous Woman" singer wrote in honor of her dog.
Jennifer Aniston
Dogs will always be there for you! The Friends star loves cuddling up to her dog Clyde.
Jeffree Star
The makeup mogul is a proud parent to multiple Pomeranians.
Emma Chamberlain
The YouTuber's cat Frankie sure knows how to photo bomb! Frankie and sibling Declan also have their own Instagram account with nearly 200K followers.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
"Our pre-workout ritual. We throw on 'Rocky Mountain Way' from Joe Walsh and get to rough housin'. He's definitely 'on one' and feelin' himself today cause he killed a lizard," the actor wrote on Instagram. "He also knows when I lay down its a trap! Smart boy. Let's get to work."
Zendaya
The Euphoria star gushed about her four-legged friend, "Missing my son...I get to see him in like 3 days #NoonyinNY."
Liam Hemsworth
"Nothing beats riding your horse on the beach," the Hunger Games alum joked.
Ice T & Coco
This family loves their bulldogs! King Maximus and Princess Alexus have their own Instagram page, too!
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Russell Wilson
The Seatttle Seahawks quarterback brought this adorable pooch home to Ciara. "New Pup Alert!!! Welcome to the Wilson Family!" he captioned the precious pic.
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