Nicole Richie is celebrating the birth of her younger sister Sofia Richie’s first child.
It was revealed Friday that Sofia, 25, and her husband Elliott Grainge, 30, had welcomed a baby daughter, named Eloise Samantha Grainge, on May 20.
Nicole — whose own children recently made their red carpet debut alongside her — was quick to comment on Sofia’s Instagram birth announcement.
‘I now have a new favorite EG. sorry Elliot,’ the Simple Life star, 42, wrote of her new niece.
Nicole is the eldest of music legend Lionel Richie’s three children. He and his ex-wife Brenda Harvey adopted Nicole when she was nine-years-old.
After splitting from Brenda in 1993, Lionel went on to marry and welcome two children — Sofia and brother Miles, 29 — with now-ex Diane Alexander.
Nicole Richie is celebrating the birth of her younger sister Sofia Richie’s first child; seen in November 2023
It was revealed via Instagram on Friday that Sofia, 25, and her husband Elliott Grainge, 30, had welcomed a baby daughter, named Eloise Samantha Grainge, on May 20 – and Nicole was quick to react
Many of Sofia’s A-list pals also shared their love. ‘Congratulations,’ Kylie Jenner wrote as Lily Collins added, ‘Omg what a name!! So excited for you guys.’
Emily Ratajkowski added, ‘Eloise! ❤️❤️❤️ congratulations,’ and Ashley Tisdale said, ‘Omg the sweetest name!!’
Mom-to-be Hailey Bieber, who is due in late August, wrote ‘Congratulations.’
Sofia unveiled Eloise’s birth Friday by posting a photo by Emma Bassill where she and Elliot were seen holding their baby child’s feet.
‘Eloise Samantha Grainge 5•20•24 best day of my life,’ read the caption. Vanessa Lachey and Paris Jackson hit the like button.
Sofia and Elliot had been acquaintances for several years before they began dating in early 2021.
They became engaged in 2022 and wed in 2023.
Their April 2022 wedding was lavish with a star-studded ceremony that took place in southern France.
Sofia revealed her pregnancy to the public during an interview with Vogue that was published in January.
She also said that she would be welcoming a baby girl.
‘Eloise Samantha Grainge 5•20•24 best day of my life,’ read the caption. Friends Emily Ratajkowski and Heather Dubrow shared sweet comments
Sofia and Elliot had been acquaintances for several years before they began dating in early 2021. They became engaged in 2022 and wed in 2023
The model was formerly linked to both Justin Bieber and Scott Disick before she settled down with Grainge, a British record executive.
Richie was ‘having a breakdown’ before giving birth, her dad Lionel said last week.
The 74-year-old singer revealed on the 19th that as Sofia’s due date grew closer, she was getting more and more nervous.
He told Extra: ‘My life is so full right now. My baby is now having a baby, what the heck is going on? Elliot and Sofia are about to have a nervous breakdown, but I’ve told her to calm down. I say ‘When the baby comes, then you can have a nervous breakdown!’ It’s just a great time!’
The American Idol judge is already grandfather to Harlow, 16, and Sparrow, 14, through his adoptive daughter Nicole Richie but is excited to experience the feeling of becoming a grandparent all over again as he admitted that he is ‘over the moon’ and thinks that parenthood will be the ultimate ‘adventure’ for Sofia and her husband, he shared just days ago.
He said: ‘Of course, let me tell you something, we’re all loving it. I’m over the moon and trying to stay calm. I’m just so excited.
‘For them, I know this is going to be the adventure of a lifetime!’
The Hello singer – who has Sofia with his ex-wife Diane Alexander and also has son Miles, 29, with her – recently admitted it was surreal to find out the model is expecting her own baby.
Sofia revealed her pregnancy during an interview with Vogue that was published in January
Richie was ‘having a breakdown’ before giving birth, her dad Lionel Richie said last week; Elliott and Sofia in February
‘My life is so full right now. My baby is now having a baby, what the heck is going on? Elliot and Sofia are about to have a nervous breakdown, but I’ve told her to calm down. I say ‘When the baby comes, then you can have a nervous breakdown!’ It’s just a great time,’ he told Extra; Sofia and Lionel seen in 2020
He said: ‘I’m watching my baby having a baby. Yikes! I mean, that just kind of freaked me out a little bit. But at the same time, Elliot and Sofia are such a force. This little baby is gonna be souped up like you’ve never seen before. It’s amazing.’
Sofia was ‘so excited and anxious’ to become a mother a source said in April.
An insider claimed that the couple prepared the nursery early.
The source told Us Weekly: ‘The theme is pastel pinks and neutrals. It’s very cozy. so excited and anxious to see her and for her to be here. Elliot has been there for her and really supported her through this journey.
‘He is really hands on, and always making sure she has what she needs, going on appointments with her and loves to drive her around.’
