The model and SRG Atelier founder, who has become a digital blueprint for sophisticated maternity style, confirmed over the weekend that she and husband Elliot Grainge are expecting a son. The announcement came during an intimate, sports-club-themed baby shower held on Sunday, Jan. 11, where Sofia Grainge shared the news with friends and family before taking it to her millions of Instagram followers.
Sofia Richie Grainge, 27, delighted fans by posting snaps of the weekend festivities to her Stories, featuring a personalized touch that left no room for doubt about the baby’s sex. In one photo, the designer posed beneath a gold sign reading “The Grainge Club” while wearing a chic chocolate-and-tan polka dot robe over yellow pajamas. The image was captioned with a definitive “Showering boy mamma to be.”
A Brother for Eloise
The news marks a major milestone for the couple, who are already parents to daughter Eloise Samantha Grainge, born in May 2024. Sofia Grainge underscored the family expansion by sharing a photo of a place setting at the event, featuring name cards for herself and her toddler. Across the image, she wrote, “Celebrating Eloise’s soon to be brother.”
This second pregnancy was first announced in October 2025 in a manner that was quintessentially Sofia. She shared a mirror selfie displaying her growing bump while simultaneously announcing the launch of her eponymous fashion line. “On my way to launch these babies + @srgatelier,” she wrote at the time, playfully nodding to her dual roles as a mother and a burgeoning fashion mogul.
The timing of this second addition means Eloise will be roughly 20 months old when her baby brother arrives. According to her own words in a 2024 interview with Vogue, Sofia has always been mindful of the family dynamic she wants to build. She famously revealed that for her first pregnancy, she and Elliot had been convinced they were having a boy, only to be “truly shocked” when pink confetti erupted from their party poppers.
The Evolution of the “Clean Girl” Motherhood
Sofia Richie Grainge’s transition into motherhood has been a subject of intense fascination for digital audiences. Since her 2023 wedding to the Atlantic Records CEO at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, an event often credited with sparking the “Quiet Luxury” trend, the youngest daughter of music legend Lionel Richie has moved from social media influencer to a primary source of lifestyle inspiration.
As she prepares for “Baby No. 2,” the discourse surrounding her has shifted toward the way she balances public visibility with a desire for privacy. In previous interviews, Sofia addressed speculation about how she would raise her children in the spotlight, stating her intention to protect them from social media until they are old enough to make their own choices.
“I want my child to be a child,” she told Vogue in early 2024. “I’m not going to publicize my child on Instagram. If she wants to be a private person, I want her to be able to make that choice.”
This philosophy has earned her praise within a broader cultural conversation about “sharenting”, the practice of parents posting frequent content of their children online. While Sofia shares glimpses of her life, she often obscures her daughter’s face or focuses on milestones rather than constant exposure, a boundary she appears likely to maintain with her son.
Journalistic Context and Speculation
While the gender reveal was met with overwhelming positivity, the public’s obsession with Sofia often leads to online chatter regarding her health, diet, and lifestyle choices during pregnancy. However, it is important to note that Sofia Grainge has not confirmed a specific due date, only sharing in November 2025 that she was five months along.
Online speculation regarding her maternity fitness routine or specific wellness choices remains unverified by the star herself. She has, however, spoken about the physical toll of pregnancy. During her first journey to motherhood, she described the experience as “scary” and “protective,” noting the significant hormonal and physical shifts the body undergoes.
Her father, Lionel Richie, has also added a touch of humor to the public narrative. In a 2024 interview with Extra, he admitted he “freaked out” a little at the prospect of becoming a grandfather again, though he praised Elliot and Sofia as a “force” and expressed excitement for his growing brood of grandchildren.
A New Chapter for the Grainge Family
As the couple prepares for the arrival of their son, the entertainment industry continues to watch Sofia Grainge’s career trajectory. Her ability to leverage her personal milestones to bolster her professional brand, such as the simultaneous announcement of her pregnancy and SRG Atelier, reflects a modern approach to celebrity entrepreneurship.
The “sports club” theme of her recent shower might suggest a playful new direction for her aesthetic, but for now, the focus remains on the health of the mother and the impending arrival of the newest member of the Grainge family.
