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Sofia Richie is pregnant! Sofia, the youngest daughter of iconic singer Lionel Richie, drops her pregnancy bombshell barely a year after tying the knot with husband Elliot Grainge. The duo exchanged vows in April 2023, one year after the record company founder asked for the 25-year-old’s hand in marriage. After a blissful engagement period culminating in their fairytale nuptials, the duo began their marital journey together.
Sophia Richie Shares Pregnancy News on Instagram
They jumped on the next phase of their love story months ago but opted to keep that phase away from the public for as long as they could. Sofia Richie officially announced her pregnancy on Thursday, with a Vogue interview where she discussed her beautiful motherhood journey. She posed for various iconic shots for the publication, proudly flaunting her baby bump in a handful of outfits.
The heiress turned to Instagram shortly after to officially share the good news with her 10.9 million followers. The post featured Lionel Richie’s daughter, Sofia, showcasing her pregnancy in black pants and and an open suit jacket. She posed in a standing position for the first photo, with one hand resting on her arched knee. In the second black and white photo, Sofia Richie cradled her pregnant belly with her head facing sideways as she stared down her feet. Via the caption, the expectant mom wrote,
“Our hearts are filled with so much love! So thankful for all of your support! Can’t wait for this next chapter of life.”
Fans Celebrate With Lionel Richie’s Daughter
Reacting to the pregnancy announcement, several netizens poured out congratulatory messages to Sofia Richie and her husband. Stars like Kathy Hilton and Lisa Rinna also joined in, extending their best wishes to the expectant mom as she embraces her new journey.
Speaking to Vogue about her pregnancy journey, Sofia admitted she’s learned more in the last six months than she did her entire life as Lionel Richie’s daughter. She also recalled the moment she and Elliot discovered they had a baby on the way, describing it as “scary.” Ultimately, the duo decided to keep the news a secret until they were ready to share it with the world. The wait enabled them to prepare mentally for the resulting publicity, thereby protecting their mental health and “space as a couple.”