Noah Schnapp is celebrating a deeply personal milestone as he reveals it's an "honor" to be the godfather of Millie Bobby Brown's baby girl. Since their early days on the popular Netflix series, the 'Stranger Things' star and Brown have bonded both on and off screen, frequently referring to each other as best friends and soulmates. Schnapp's most recent disclosure emphasizes the two actors' lasting relationship and trust as the show's final season draws near and Brown is just recovering from an injury.

From Childhood Co Stars to Family: A Special Honor for Noah Schnapp

Noah Schnapp, who is best known for his role as Will Byers on 'Stranger Things,' recently said how grateful he is to be Millie Bobby Brown's newborn girl's godfather. During an interview on The View, the 21-year-old actor discussed the role, calling it "such an honor" and thinking back to a long-ago pledge made between two friends who grew up together on the set of the popular Netflix series. Schnapp explained that this was something they joked about when they were "little kids," with Brown saying, "When I have a kid, you're definitely going to be the godfather to my kid."

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In August 2025, Brown and her spouse, Jake Bongiovi, adopted their daughter, making that moment a reality. As he talked about how unique it is to watch Brown become a mother, Schnapp's joy in keeping that boyhood vow was evident. Since 'Stranger Things' debuted in 2016, fans have watched the two grow up together, and their off-screen connection has long been a highlight. 

Brown and Schnapp have referred to each other as closest friends and close family over the years; their relationship has only grown stronger with time and shared experiences, from hard workdays on set to significant life events like Brown's marriage and her new role as a mother.

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Deep Bonds and Shared Moments Beyond the Screen

The connection between Brown and Schnapp is often described as sibling‑like, with the pair sharing many candid moments in interviews and at promotional events. Brown's journey from a "wide-eyed, innocent young, goofy girl" to a mother and wife is "the greatest joy," according to Schnapp, who discussed Brown's transition to motherhood. Their bond is interwoven throughout the 'Stranger Things' journey and extends beyond their personal lives.

Both stars have repeatedly emphasized how close the cast has become over nearly a decade of working together. With the final season of 'Stranger Things' coming to an emotional close—a finale that Schnapp has admitted will be hard to watch and "devastating"—their off screen family ties provide comfort and continuity beyond the story on screen.

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The two were scheduled to appear together on 'Good Morning America' recently to promote the last season, but Millie Bobby Brown had to cancel due to an arm injury sustained in a fall. Schnapp remained kind and encouraging despite the cancellation, demonstrating the strength of their relationship outside of work obligations. 

Looking Ahead: Family, Finale, and Lasting Friendship

The ensemble is getting ready for an emotional farewell as 'Stranger Things' draws to a close with Volume II of Season 5 and the series finale scheduled to premiere around New Year's. Schnapp admitted in interviews that saying goodbye to the show and the tight‑knit cast—whom he considers family—will be bittersweet.  

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Being dubbed godfather has, for him, provided a significant new dimension to that common past. It serves as a reminder of how much these young performers mean to one another off-screen and how far they have come from their early days on set. As the final episodes approach and Brown settles into her new life as a mom, Schnapp's pride and affection shine through—not just as a co‑star, but as someone deeply woven into Brown's personal journey.

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As the final season and first four episodes of 'Stranger Things' debuts on Netflix, Noah Schnapp—who has played Will Byers since the show began—admitted to a surprising moment of vulnerability: he read the last-ever script in the shower, and admits he was "freaking out." The 21-year-old actor claims that the final script emotionally overwhelmed him, proving how much he became attached to the plot, the characters, and the journey that started when he was just 11 years old. 

With Volume 1 of the final season streaming now, fans are getting ready for a closing chapter that's both powerful and deeply personal.

From Child Actor to Seasoned Star: Noah's Journey

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Noah Schnapp's journey on 'Stranger Things' has been nothing short of extraordinary. At the age of eleven, he began the series as Will Byers, a role that catapulted him into the global spotlight and contributed to the definition of a generation of horror fans who were nostalgic for the 1980s. 

Over nearly a decade, as the show evolved, so did Schnapp: growing from a timid child actor into a confident young man. He has now developed a close relationship with his co-stars, including Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, and Gaten Matarazzo, to the point where Schnapp calls them "family."

He reflects now that the show's core message of belonging, friendship, and embracing differences resonated deeply not just on screen, but in real life as well. His personal development has been reflected in his character arc. Will Byers started out as a quiet, haunted youngster who vanished into the Upside Down and returned as traumatized. Will's tale is anticipated to reach an emotional climax as the final season unfolds. 

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Over time, the weight of his actions has moulded him. Fans have long wondered about the unanswered questions surrounding Will's fate and his role in the battle ahead—and as Volume 1 hits Netflix, those speculation are reaching a fever pitch.

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Why the Shower Moment Was So Real—and So Emotional?

Schnapp's close connection to the story's conclusion is demonstrated by the admission that he read the final script while taking a shower. He claimed that although his co-actors and friends had warned him in emails that this season would be difficult, nothing had prepared him for the emotional burden he felt upon reading it. On the day before the cast's table-read, he stepped into the shower and began skimming. "Oh my God," he recalled thinking, before calling his mom in a stunned, excited frenzy. He admitted: "I was freaking out."

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The realization that this was it—the conclusion of a significant chapter—combined with years of living and growing along with his character led to that unfiltered response. He explained that 'Stranger Things' is, at its heart, about connection, belonging and embracing the strange or different—themes that connected deeply with him personally. 

With the final season structured to deliver both spectacle and intimacy—a time jump to 1987, terrifying supernatural stakes against a backdrop of friendship and loyalty, Schnapp says even the episodes he's seen made him feel like he was "in a dream." However, in order to maintain the gravity of those last moments, the cast won't watch the series finale until everyone has seen it.

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What's Next: Farewell to Hawkins, and a Final Goodbye for Will Byers?

'Stranger Things' Season 5 promises to have a dramatic, emotional, and action-packed finale, with Volume 1's debut on 26th November, and subsequent installments scheduled through December and New Year's Eve. This last stretch is more than simply a closure for Noah Schnapp and fans who grew up with Will; rather it's a celebration of resiliency, friendship, and development, the culmination of ten years of travel, and a farewell to the most beloved childhood show.

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If Schnapp could give advice to his younger self, it would be: stay true to yourself, soak it all in and cherish every moment—because soon, you'll be on the last season's premiere carpet, saying goodbye. As fans hit play and watch Hawkins' final chapter unfold, they'll be able to witness how much Will—and Noah—have grown, together.

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