Nicole Richie is celebrating the birth of her younger sister Sofia Richie’s first child.
On Friday it was revealed that Sofia, 25, and her husband Elliott Grainge, 30, had welcomed a 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 birth announcement on Instagram.
‘Now I have a new favorite EG. “Sorry Elliot,” the Simple Life star, 42, wrote about his 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 married and had two children, Sofia and her brother Miles, 29, with his 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 daughter, named Eloise Samantha Grainge, on May 20, and Nicole was quick to react.
Many of Sofia’s best friends also shared their love. ‘Congratulations,’ Kylie Jenner wrote as Lily Collins added: ‘OMG what a name! I’m so excited for you.’
Emily Ratajkowski added: ‘Eloise! congratulations,’ and Ashley Tisdale said, ‘OMG, the sweetest name!’
Mom-to-be Hailey Bieber, who is due at the end of August, wrote “Congratulations.”
Sofia announced Eloise’s birth on Friday by posting a photo of Emma Bassill where she and Elliot were seen holding their baby’s feet.
“Eloise Samantha Grainge 5•20•24 best day of my life,” the caption read. Vanessa Lachey and Paris Jackson hit the like button.
Sofia and Elliot had known each other for several years before starting dating in early 2021.
They got engaged in 2022 and married in 2023.
Their April 2022 wedding was lavish with a star-studded ceremony that took place in the south of France.
Sofía revealed her pregnancy to the public during an interview with Fashion which was published in January.
He also said he would welcome a baby girl.
“Eloise Samantha Grainge 5•20•24 best day of my life,” the caption read. Friends Emily Ratajkowski and Heather Dubrow shared sweet comments
Sofia and Elliot had known each other for several years before starting dating in early 2021. They became engaged in 2022 and married in 2023.
The model was previously linked to Justin Bieber and Scott Disick before settling down with Grainge, a British record executive.
Richie was “suffering a nervous breakdown” before giving birth, her father Lionel said last week.
The 74-year-old singer revealed on the 19th that as Sofia’s due date approached, she became more and more nervous.
He told Extra: ‘My life is very full right now. My baby is now having a baby, what the hell is going on? Elliot and Sofia are about to have a nervous breakdown, but I told her to calm down. I say, ‘When the baby is born, then you may have a nervous breakdown!’ It’s just a great moment!’
The American Idol judge is already a grandfather to Harlow, 16, and Sparrow, 14, through his adopted daughter Nicole Richie, but he’s excited to experience the feeling of becoming a grandfather again, as he admitted he’s “in the moon” and thinks. that fatherhood will be the definitive ‘adventure’ for Sofía and her husband, he shared just a few days ago.
He said, ‘Of course, let me tell you something, we all love it. I am delighted and try to stay calm. I’m so excited.
‘For them, I know this will be the adventure of a lifetime!’
The Hello singer, who has Sofia with 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 published in January
Richie was ‘suffering a nervous breakdown’ before giving birth, her father 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 hell is going on? Elliot and Sofia are about to have a nervous breakdown, but I told her to calm down. I say, ‘When the baby is born, then you may have a nervous breakdown!’ “It’s just a great moment,” she told Extra; Sofia and Lionel spotted in 2020
He said: ‘I’m watching my baby have a baby. Oh! I mean, that scared me a little. But at the same time, Elliot and Sofia are a huge force. This little baby will be enhanced like you’ve never seen before. He is amazing. ‘
Sofia was “very excited and eager” to become a mother, a source said in April.
A source claimed the couple set up the nursery early.
The source told Us Weekly: ‘The theme is pastel pinks and neutrals. It’s very cozy. very excited and eager to see her and for her to be here. Elliot has been there for her and really supported her through this journey.
“He is very hands-on and always makes sure she has what she needs, goes on dates with her and loves giving her rides.”