Sofia Richie and her husband, Elliot Grainge, welcomed their first baby together earlier this week and named her Eloise Samantha Grainge in honor of Elliot’s late mother, Samantha Berg. Samantha suffered complications during childbirth and passed away in 2007 after remaining in a coma. The news of their baby’s arrival was shared by Sofia on Instagram with a black and white photo of the baby’s toes, calling it the best day of her life.
The couple announced their pregnancy in January, after keeping the news quiet for some time. Sofia revealed that they chose to hide her pregnancy to protect their mental health and space as a couple. She showed off her baby bump on Instagram in a photo from her Vogue shoot, expressing gratitude for all the support and looking forward to this new chapter in their lives. Sofia’s father, Lionel Richie, also expressed excitement for his new grandchild, stating that they are over the moon about the news.
Sofia and Elliot went public with their relationship in April 2021, and she gushed about their love story in an interview later in August. Sofia shared that she knew Elliot was her husband from the start and that being with him made her feel safe and appreciated. Elliot proposed to Sofia in April 2022, and they got married in France the following year. Sofia’s father, Lionel, walked her down the aisle during the chic ceremony, joined by other A-list celebrities.
Lionel Richie expressed his joy for his daughter and son-in-law when they revealed they were expecting a baby, stating he was thrilled that his “baby is having a baby.” He also mentioned that the couple is ecstatic about the news. Lionel is already a grandfather to Nicole Richie’s two children, Harlow and Sparrow, whom she shares with Joel Madden. Sofia and Elliot’s decision to honor Elliot’s mother in their baby’s name is a touching tribute to her memory and the family history that they share.
The couple’s journey from announcing their pregnancy to welcoming their first baby has been filled with love, support, and excitement from friends, family, and fans alike. Sofia and Elliot’s decision to keep their pregnancy under wraps for some time allowed them to protect their mental health and cherish their time together as a couple. The arrival of Eloise Samantha Grainge is a joyous occasion that marks the beginning of a new chapter in their lives as a family, surrounded by love and well wishes from those closest to them.
