Nicole Richie Expresses Joy for Sister Sofia Richie's First Baby Arrival with Elliot Grainge

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Nicole Richie is thrilled about becoming an aunt to Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge’s baby girl. In an interview with Extra on Tuesday, April 9, the 42-year-old gushed about her excitement. She couldn't contain her joy when asked about her little sister becoming a mom. "Oh, my God. [I’m] so excited," she shared. "I can’t even handle anything."

Nicole, who has a daughter named Harlow, 16, and a son named Sparrow, 14, with her husband Joel Madden, playfully suggested getting a tattoo to celebrate Sofia becoming a mother. She joked, "What I should do is I should get a tattoo and be like, 'I am the best auntie,' and just, like, have that, you know?"

Sofia, who is 25 years old, shared earlier this year that she and Grainge, who is 30, are expecting their first child. In a January Vogue interview, she mentioned, "I found out very, very early. I was about four weeks pregnant. I was on a trip to Milan for fashion week, and I was going to the Prada show. I was doing a really quick 24-hour turnaround, and I felt terrible but didn’t think much of it. I thought it was jet lag."

After finding out she was pregnant, Sofia shared that her husband was thrilled and they both shed tears of joy. She described the experience as intense and overwhelming, making it difficult to keep the news to themselves.

A few weeks later, the couple, who got married in April 2023, revealed that they are expecting a baby girl. Sofia apologized to her neighbors for the loud shriek she let out during the gender reveal, which was captured in a TikTok video.

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Nicole isn’t the only member of Sofia’s famous family to share their joy over her baby news. Their father, Lionel Richie, was also thrilled for Sofia and Elliot when they announced they were expecting their first child.

Lionel, who adopted Nicole as a toddler in 1981 with his ex-wife Brenda Harvey, shares Sofia and his son, Miles, 29, with his ex-wife Diane Alexander. A source revealed that Lionel was overjoyed by the news and couldn't hold back the tears, as he realized his baby girl is all grown up and going to become a mom.

Lionel, 74, recently shared that he prefers to be called "Pop-Pop" by Sofia's child instead of Grandpa. In a January interview with Entertainment Tonight, he explained, "We don't go by 'grandpa.' Pop-Pop is the name we're going with."

According to a source that spoke with Us earlier this month, Sofia and Grainge are planning a "babymoon trip" before the arrival of their baby girl. The insider mentioned, "[They are] eagerly awaiting her arrival and are excited to meet her. Elliot has been a great support for Sofia throughout this journey, accompanying her to appointments and making sure she has everything she needs. He is very involved and always ready to help."

Editor's P/S:

Nicole Richie's excitement over becoming an aunt to Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge's baby girl is palpable. Her playful suggestion of getting a tattoo to commemorate the occasion highlights the deep bond she shares with her younger sister. Sofia's pregnancy journey, from the initial shock of finding out she was pregnant in Milan to the overwhelming joy of revealing the baby's gender, has been a whirlwind of emotions. Their father, Lionel Richie, is equally thrilled and has expressed his preference for being called "Pop-Pop" by his granddaughter.

The article provides a glimpse into the close-knit relationship within the Richie-Grainge family. Sofia's decision to share her pregnancy news with Vogue magazine and her subsequent gender reveal on TikTok underscores the modern and open way in which celebrities navigate their personal lives. The support and excitement expressed by Nicole and Lionel Richie reflect the enduring love and connection that binds this family together.