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Sofia Richie Expecting First Child: A New Chapter Begins

by Venus Sanders

Sofia Richie, the 25-year-old model and daughter of music legend Lionel Richie, is embarking on a new chapter as she and husband Elliot Grainge, 30, are expecting their first child.

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The exciting news was confirmed by Richie in an interview with Vogue, where she also shared details about the baby's gender. In the interview, Richie joyfully revealed that they are expecting a girl. She recounted the delightful moment when they discovered the gender through a creative reveal.

Explaining the process, Richie said, "I love the YouTubes and the TikToks—even before I was talking about getting pregnant—of gender reveals, so we had our OB text my assistant Becca [our baby’s gender], and we bought two party poppers: one blue, one pink."


The reveal was a surprise for both Richie and Grainge, who had initially anticipated a boy. Richie expressed her dream of having a daughter, and the revelation brought overwhelming joy. "My dream in life is to have a daughter [though], and Elliot is really excited for a girl too," she shared. "I think it’s so typical for boys to want boys, but he has a lot of sisters. It was really sweet. He’s very sensitive."


This baby marks the beginning of Richie's journey into motherhood and represents a momentous milestone for the couple, who exchanged vows in April. Elliot Grainge, founder and CEO of the independent record label 10K Projects, is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their daughter.


In a prior interview with Town & Country, Richie expressed caution about sharing every aspect of her life on social media. "We don’t live out our whole lives on Instagram. We know when to turn it off," she emphasized. Richie has been mindful of preserving certain aspects of her life, including her marriage, from the constant scrutiny of social media.


Reflecting on her relationship with Grainge, Richie shared with Who What Wear that their connection began on a platonic level. She explained, “When we started being romantic, he just gave me a different feeling. It was a feeling of safety. It was the feeling of really being appreciated. I knew when we started dating that he was my husband. It wasn't a ‘Do you think one day he’ll propose?’ It was like, ‘This is my husband — 100 percent.’ I felt this love for him that I never felt ever in my life.”


Since their wedding, Richie has expressed a sense of calm and relaxation in her role as a newlywed. In Vogue’s 24 Hours With series, she shared, "I feel like I'm finally in a place where I can breathe and just relax with my husband. Being married is the best... When we're together, it's just calm and quiet."


Sofia Richie, the sister of television personality Nicole Richie, announced her engagement to Elliot Grainge in April 2022 through a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing images of the romantic moment. The engagement marked a significant step in their journey, and their subsequent wedding in April set the stage for the next exciting chapter — the arrival of their baby girl.


As Sofia Richie steps into the world of motherhood, her fans and well-wishers are undoubtedly excited to witness this new chapter unfold. The couple's journey, marked by love, joy, and a sense of serenity, continues to capture the hearts of those who have followed their story.

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