Millie Bobby Brown recently shared a funny, relatable struggle: her poodle, Winnie, is seemingly snubbing her newborn daughter. The Stranger Things star joked in an interview that Winnie is intentionally ignoring the baby as a “power play,” a reaction many pet owners can understand when a new human arrives.
The Family Dynamic
Brown and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, welcomed their daughter in August, and while everyone – including Bongiovi’s famous father, Jon Bon Jovi – is smitten with the baby, Winnie hasn’t quite warmed up yet. Brown described the dog’s behavior as a “hit to the ego,” noting that Winnie hasn’t acknowledged the baby’s presence at all.
The actress detailed how Winnie acts out, even stealing the baby’s bath toys and then staring down Brown with a defiant look when caught. According to Brown, Winnie “knows what she’s doing,” and is essentially staging a silent protest until Brown gives her the attention she believes she deserves.
Humanizing Winnie
Brown insists Winnie treats humans like equals and understands English. She recounts a recent incident where Winnie swiped a toy and then “death stared” Brown when confronted, clearly aware of her misdeed. This isn’t the first time Brown has publicly joked about Winnie’s personality, previously calling her “selfish” and a “queen.”
A Common Scenario
This situation highlights a common dynamic: pets often struggle with sudden shifts in family attention. New babies demand a lot of focus, and an established pet may feel displaced or jealous. Brown’s lighthearted take on the situation is a reminder that even celebrity families deal with everyday pet quirks.
“She knows what she’s doing… She’s like, ‘I’m going to ignore you until you disappear basically.’”
Ultimately, while Winnie may be giving Brown the cold shoulder for now, the actress remains optimistic that her furry friend will eventually adjust. The situation is a humorous example of how pets navigate major life changes – often in their own dramatic way.
