Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi recently shared stunning pictures of their enchanting Italian wedding on Instagram, including a special moment with Matthew Modine officiating the ceremony. The couple posted two carousels on their Instagram accounts on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Among the photos shared by Jake, one shows Brown’s Stranger Things co-star, Matthew, leading the ceremony.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi tied the knot in a lovely ceremony in May 2024, three years after they began their relationship in 2021. They took to Instagram to unveil several wedding photos, including a romantic shot of them holding hands against a vibrant green backdrop. However, one particular image stood out, capturing the couple exchanging vows with Modine officiating.
Millie Bobby Brown and Matthew Modine are both known for their roles in Netflix’s Stranger Things, where Modine portrayed Dr. Martin Brenner, the scientist behind the experiments that granted children special abilities. His character significantly influenced Brown’s character, Eleven, who affectionately refers to him as “Papa”throughout the series. As reported by Complex, Brown and Modine formed a strong friendship after meeting on the set of the first season of Stranger Things in 2015.
In an insightful interview with Access Hollywood, Modine discussed the honor of officiating Brown and Bongiovi’s wedding, mentioning that he even wrote their wedding vows. He expressed joy that the couple loved what he crafted for them to unite as husband and wife, noting their belief that it was a “great idea”for him to officiate their special day.
Matthew Modine’s Background and Career
Matthew Avery Modine was born in California on March 22, 1959, to parents Dolores and Mark. His mother worked as a bookkeeper, while his father managed a drive-in theater, which is thought to have sparked Modine’s passion for cinema. He often observed the actors on screen in that environment.
Reflecting on his childhood in a 2017 interview with Autre, he mentioned how impactful his father’s theater was in shaping his interests.
“I think in the same way that video stores had an impact on Quentin Tarantino. When you’re exposed to so many films it becomes a kind of language. In my case, because we’d play the same movie for weeks, I could see a movie three or four times in a week,”he disclosed.
Determined to pursue acting, Modine relocated to New York in 1979, where he studied under the legendary Stella Adler at her Conservatory of Acting. His studies led to several television and film roles, including his breakout performance in 1983’s Baby It’s You.
He was once offered the iconic role of Lt. Pete “Maverick”Mitchell in Top Gun, a part he declined due to his political stance against the film’s pro-military message.
Matthew Modine is best known for his role as Private/Sergeant J.T. “Joker”Davis in Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed 1987 film Full Metal Jacket. His varied filmography includes performances as Deputy Commissioner Peter Foley in The Dark Knight Rises and Vannevar Bush in Oppenheimer, along with a role in Married to the Mob.
Apart from his film work, Modine gained popularity on television for his role in Stranger Things. According to his IMDb profile, he has also participated in stage acting and directed several short films. His career accolades include two Golden Globe nominations and one Emmy nomination.
On a personal note, Matthew Modine is also known for his environmental activism and prefers cycling as his main mode of transportation. In 2004, he founded a pro-biking initiative called Bicycle for a Day.
Married to Caridad Rivera since 1980, Modine is the proud father of two children: Boman, who works as an assistant director, and Ruby, a talented singer, actress, and ballet dancer.
Currently, filming for Stranger Things season 5 is progressing, with the final season set to air in early 2025. However, it’s still unknown if Matthew Modine will reprise his role as Dr. Brenner, whose character met a dramatic end in the penultimate episode of season 4.
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