The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

Episode: Co-Host Millie Bobby Brown Joins Jimmy's Monologue
Guests: Millie Bobby Brown, Kenan Thompson
Date: December 8, 2025

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Tonight Show features Millie Bobby Brown as co-host alongside Jimmy Fallon, marking her 11th appearance. The show is a celebration and bittersweet farewell to the final season of Stranger Things, with heartfelt looks back at Millie’s journey on the show. Kenan Thompson joins to discuss SNL, family, celebrity encounters, and his new project with Kevin Hart. The evening is full of playful banter, nostalgia, gratitude, and a dash of fan theories.

Main Theme and Purpose

• Celebrating Millie Bobby Brown’s Role and the Conclusion of Stranger Things
  • Millie steps in as co-host to both reminisce and share in the excitement around the final episodes.
• Spotlighting SNL Veteran Kenan Thompson
  • Kenan discusses his career on SNL, family life, and his dynamic on the new show Good Sports with Kevin Hart.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Millie Bobby Brown Co-Hosts and Reflects on Stranger Things

(00:00–08:07)

• Millie jokes about being a Tonight Show superfan:

  “I’m a huge fan of the show. I watch all the 3 second clips online every night.” (00:18 — Millie Bobby Brown)

• Playful banter about her many names and connection to Jon Bon Jovi, culminating in Millie “Bonnie Bon Jovi” and “Millie Bob Thorne” ("the princess of New Jersey").
• On Stranger Things’ global success and the quirky popularity of Mormon-focused TV shows.
• Honest talk about growing up in the public eye:

  “People can be really cruel. They said I talk too much... I’m just excited.” (02:08 — Millie Bobby Brown)

• Jokes about fan speculation (Vecna on Ozempic, spoof pitches for Stranger Things spin-offs like “Is Dustin Kate?” and “K Pop Demogorgon Hunters”—02:56).
• Her affection for Taylor Swift:

  “Taylor's different eras perfectly describe Eleven and my experiences on Stranger Things.” (03:37 — Millie Bobby Brown)

  • Delivers a Taylor Swift-inspired monologue weaving in titles like Red, 1989, Reputation, Folklore, and The Tortured Poets Department:

    “I wore a red dress when we won our first SAG award...I could teach in the Tortured Poets department, but, hey, that's the life of a showgirl.” (03:46–04:33 — Millie Bobby Brown)

• Millie says she’s "so sad the show is ending" but remains grateful to the Duffer Brothers and Netflix.

Behind the Scenes—Family, Growth, and Gifts

(08:07–13:23)

• Discussion of Millie’s recent adoption of a baby and how her dog, Winnie, is handling the addition.
  • Funny anecdote about Winnie’s “power play” and stealing bath toys.
  • Family has always been present at her Tonight Show appearances and actively supported her journey.
• Millie planned her sister’s wedding during the production of season five, sometimes joining Zooms still bloody from set:

  “I was planning the wedding with blood, basically, on Zooms with blood all over me...fighting Vecna and talking about the tablescape.” (10:37–10:50 — Millie Bobby Brown)

• Reminisces about her emotional last days on the Stranger Things set:
  • Millie and Noah (Schapp) made friendship bracelets for the full cast before the final table read; “we just cried for basically two hours straight.” (11:47–12:16)
• Gift exchange: Millie gifts the iconic Eleven bracelet to Jimmy as a symbol of gratitude and their long-standing connection:

  “I wore that for, like, basically eight years straight, and it's the only one.” (13:03–13:14 — Millie Bobby Brown)

Stranger Things Fan Theories

(13:28–17:41)

• Light-hearted analysis of popular and wild fan theories (ex: Eleven helped the Demogorgon in season one, Vecna is controlled by the Mind Flayer, the story is just a Dungeons & Dragons game, Will and Eleven are twins).
• Millie keeps a poker face:

  “I've got a good poker face. Right. Go on.” (13:56 — Millie Bobby Brown)

• Millie jokes about “willy nilly” powers, reacting to Will’s new powers:

  “Are you joking me? We're giving out the powers willy nilly.” (15:57–16:06 — Millie Bobby Brown)

• The cast’s emotional connection is highlighted, Millie emphasizing she “would have died had [Will] died.” (16:37–16:39 — Millie Bobby Brown)
• Banter over birthday clues and mysterious fan observations:

  “Every season is a meme of Elle or even just me. And this year, seeing that, I thought, oh, and it's so, like, weird that I pause and the whole…” (17:27–17:39 — Millie Bobby Brown)

Kenan Thompson Joins—SNL, Family, and Good Sports

(18:03–24:13)

• Kenan talks about his Sunday family routines, two daughters (7 and 11), and soaking up New York City at Christmastime.
• Reflects on Stranger Things sketches on SNL with Leslie Jones and his admiration for the show.
• Millie notes:

  “This is your 23rd season on SNL...I’ve basically never known SNL without you.” (19:25 — Millie Bobby Brown)

• Kenan on longevity and gratitude for SNL:

  “It's the greatest job in the world, and it's an honor to be asked back every year.” (19:46 — Kenan Thompson)

• Fun with impressions, especially Patrick Mahomes and Robert De Niro.
• Stories about working with Eddie Murphy and the excitement/intimidation of collaborating with a hero.
• Brief recap of appearing on Michelle Obama's podcast.

  “I just wanted to call her your highness or something. Yeah, no, call me Michelle. I'm like, I can't. She's too special.” (22:33 — Kenan Thompson)

• Kenan describes his Good Sports co-host Kevin Hart:

  “Kevin does not want to work hard, so he comes in, we do our thing, and he’s out the back door.” (23:11–23:22 — Kenan Thompson)

  • Anecdote about a “hot dog bit” and playful behind-the-scenes moments.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Millie Bobby Brown on Fame & Youth:
  “People can be really cruel. They said I talk too much...I’m just excited.” (02:08)
• Stranger Things & Taylor Swift Parody:
  “Eleven and my experiences on Stranger Things...I wore a red dress when we won our first SAG award. And Eleven needs to save the world. Before 1989, Eleven gave me a reputation...” (03:46)
• Stranger Things Ending:
  “We made 30 friendship bracelets for everyone with charms...it was just a really wholesome day. We sat on couches and we just cried for basically two hours straight.” (11:47–12:16)
• Gift to Jimmy:
  “I brought you Eleven's bracelet from the show...because you've been such a paternal figure and always looked out for me.” (12:31–13:14)
• Kenan on SNL:
  “I must be like a God to you. Is that what that is?” (19:40)
• Kenan on Impressions:
  “It's all in the voice, you know...trying to stay focused up, you know, and be positive out there and be there for my guys.” (Patrick Mahomes, 20:15)
• Millie jokes about Will’s new powers:
  “Are you joking me? We’re giving out the powers willy nilly.” (15:57)
• Kenan on meeting Michelle Obama:
  “I just wanted to call her your highness...No, call me Michelle. I'm like, I can't. She's too special.” (22:33)

Key Timestamps for Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|--------------------| | 00:00–03:35 | Monologue & playful banter with Millie | | 03:37–04:35 | Millie’s Taylor Swift-themed tribute to Stranger Things | | 08:07–10:50 | Family life and Millie’s “double life” during filming | | 11:47–12:16 | The final table read and cast bonding | | 12:31–13:14 | Emotional bracelet gift exchange | | 13:28–17:41 | Stranger Things fan theories discussion | | 18:03–20:01 | Kenan Thompson on SNL and family life | | 20:15–22:11 | Kenan’s celebrity impressions | | 23:11–23:35 | Good Sports stories with Kevin Hart | | 23:40–24:13 | Anecdotes about hot dog sketch viral moment |

Structure and Tone

The episode is lighthearted, playful, and full of gratitude. The chemistry between Jimmy, Millie, and Kenan creates a familial, celebratory vibe, with both stars reflecting on career milestones, personal growth, and the emotional finale of Stranger Things. Memorable quotes and inside jokes keep the pace lively for both fans and newcomers to the show.

This summary captures the atmosphere, humor, and heartfelt moments that made this episode special—while providing context and key moments for those who want to stay in the loop without watching the full show.