Sofia Richie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sofia Grainge
Richie at a photoshoot in 2017
Born	Sofia Alexandra Richie (1998-08-24) August 24, 1998 (age 26) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Social media personality model fashion designer
Spouse(s)	Elliot Grainge ​ (m. 2023)​
Children	1
Parent(s)	Lionel Richie (father)
Relatives	Nicole Richie (sister)
Modeling information
Height	5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Eye color	Hazel
Agency	Select Model Management (London)

Sofia Alexandra Grainge (born August 24, 1998), also known as Sofia Richie, is an American social media star and model. She has worked with many big brands like Stuart Weitzman, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, and Adidas. Sofia is the youngest daughter of famous singer Lionel Richie. Her sister is television personality Nicole Richie.

Growing Up: Sofia's Early Life

Sofia Richie was born on August 24, 1998. Her birthplace was Los Angeles, California. Her father is musician Lionel Richie. Her mother is Diane Alexander. Sofia has an older sister, Nicole Richie, and a brother, Miles Richie.

A very famous person was Sofia's godfather: singer Michael Jackson. She has shared that visiting his Neverland Ranch was a favorite childhood memory. She became good friends with his daughter, Paris.

Sofia loved music, just like her father. She started singing when she was five years old. She learned to play the piano at age seven. Sometimes, she would appear at her father's concerts. When she was 14, she took singing lessons. She also worked in the studio with her brother-in-law, Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden. But Sofia decided not to become a musician. She felt a lot of pressure to be as famous as her dad.

In 2014, Sofia appeared on her sister Nicole's TV show, Candidly Nicole. She went to Oaks Christian School for a while. Later, she was taught at home. This was because her father was often on tour. Sofia played soccer until she was 16. She had to stop after breaking her hip in a Segway accident.

Sofia's Career: From Modeling to Design

Starting Out: Sofia's Modeling Journey

Sofia began her modeling career when she was 14. She was featured in Teen Vogue magazine. At 15, she signed her first fashion contract. It was with a swimwear company called Mary Grace Swim. The next year, Sofia joined Select Model Management. This is a modeling agency in London.

In 2014, Sofia was seen in Who What Wear and NationAlist Magazine. She also worked with Teen Vogue and Olay for a back-to-school online campaign. In 2015, she appeared in many fashion magazines. These included Elle Girl, Nylon, and Dazed.

Sofia walked her first runway show in February 2016. It was for the American Heart Association during New York Fashion Week. Since then, she has walked for big names like Chanel, Jeremy Scott, and Dolce & Gabbana. She also modeled for Kanye West's Yeezy line.

Sofia has been in advertisements for many brands. Some of these are Adidas, Michael Kors, and Tommy Hilfiger. Her photos have been in magazines like Elle, Seventeen, and Vanity Fair.

She has also been on the covers of many international fashion magazines. These include InStyle (Mexico), Complex and Cosmopolitan (US), and Vogue (Japan).

Creating Styles: Sofia's Fashion Design Work

Sofia has also become a fashion designer. On July 8, 2019, she launched a swimwear collection. She worked with Frankie's Bikinis on this project. The collection featured bright colors and fun patterns.

Later in 2019, Sofia designed clothes for the UK brand Missguided. This collection was called "Sofia Richie x Missguided." It had 60 pieces, including dresses and matching sets. The prices were very affordable.

In February 2020, she worked with Rolla Jeans on a denim collection. It was named "Rolla's x Sofia Richie."

Sofia shared her plans to launch her own swimwear line in March 2020. She also wants to create a full fashion line. Plus, she hopes to start a beauty company for hair and body products.

In May 2021, Sofia teamed up with her sister Nicole's brand, House of Harlow 1960. They released a clothing collection together. It was sold online at Revolve. In July 2021, she created a collection of accessories with 8 Other Reasons. This included jewelry, hats, and bags. Her clothing line with Macy's brand Bar III came out in November 2021.

Richie in February 2017

Sofia's Personal Life

In April 2021, Sofia confirmed she was dating music executive Elliot Grainge. Elliot is the son of Lucian Grainge, who leads Universal Music Group. On April 20, 2022, Sofia announced their engagement on Instagram.

Before her wedding, Sofia converted to Judaism. They got married on April 22, 2023, in the south of France. The couple welcomed their first daughter in May 2024.

Sofia's TV and Film Appearances

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