Before Sofia’s moms and dads obtained with each other, Lionel was wed to his university sweetie, Brenda Harvey, from 1975 to 1993. During their connection, both taken on Sofia’s sis, Nicole, when she was 9 years of ages.
Following his separation from Harvey, Lionel got married with Diane Alexander on Dec. 21, 1995, as well as took place to invite 2 youngsters with her. Their kid, Miles Richie, was born upon May 27, 1994, while Sofia gotten here on Aug. 24, 1998. Lionel as well as Alexander were wed for 9 years prior to they separated in 2004. Since after that, the “American Idol” celebrity has actually carried on with his partner Lisa Parigi.
In a September 2018 meeting with the Sydney Morning Herald, Sofia disclosed she as soon as attempted complying with in her dad’s steps by examining songs as a child. “My dad had me in singing lessons from a really young age and I’ve played piano with my dad growing up, so I have that part of me,” she stated.
While Sofia likes songs, she chose not to make it her profession due to the fact that she would certainly constantly remain in her dad’s darkness. “I feel like that is a lot of responsibility to take it on. I’d have to do it 100 percent and I’m not ready to do that,” she discussed. “I have to try and find my own way.”
Although Sofia really did not wind up ending up being a vocalist like her daddy, she did go far for herself as a design as well as stylist. Over the years, Sofia has actually worked together with significant brand names like Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, as well as Adidas, as well as has actually gotten on the cover of different publications around the globe. She’s additionally introduced a swimsuit collection with Frankies Bikinis, in addition to her actual own apparel line in collaboration with Nicole’s way of living brand name, House of Harlow 1960.
In July 2017, Lionel spurted over Sofia’s success in the style globe, informing U.S.A. Today, “She’s enjoying it. And the good news is, she’s ambitious about her work. And she wants to be in it. And she’s working very hard. I’m proud of her and all my kids.”
Sofia wedded songs exec Elliot Grainge on April 22, 2023. The design shared different images from her special day on Instagram, which disclosed that both her moms and dads were right by her side throughout the event. Lionel additionally strolled Sofia down the aisle.
In an April meeting with Vogue, Sofia informed the magazine she obtained “emotional” while absorbing the minute with her daddy. “I was watching one by one each bridesmaid and groomsman walk down the aisle, and we were inching closer to the front, and I couldn’t believe it was happening,” she remembered.
“My father has always been the most comforting figure in my life, and he’s kept me grounded,” she proceeded, including that he reduced her nerves by talking with her prior to starting their stroll. “He said, ‘You’re the love of my life, and I’m so happy for you.’ It was very emotional, and I feel so lucky that I have my parents. I’m very grateful.”
