Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge welcomed their son, Henry Cecil Grainge, on March 18, 2026. Richie shared the news on social media, calling the new arrival and his sister, Eloise, “the loves of my life.”
The couple, who have been together since 2021, announced they were expecting their second child in October 2025. Their first daughter was born in 2024. The naming of Henry Cecil Grainge follows a family tradition, honoring both sides of the family.
According to Kveller, the name reflects Ashkenazi Jewish naming customs. Henry’s middle name, Cecil, honors Elliot Grainge’s grandfather, although his first name, Henry, was the name of Elliot’s great-grandfather. Just like their daughter, whose middle name honors Elliot’s late mother, the couple continued the practice of familial recognition in their son’s name.
Richie and Grainge were married in a traditional Jewish ceremony in the South of France in 2023. Richie completed her conversion to Judaism a month before the wedding, describing it as a “magical day” and one of the “greatest experiences of my life.” Grainge, now Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Music Group, is the son of Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge. The couple’s commitment to family and tradition is evident in their choices, reflecting a blend of personal and cultural values.
Lionel Richie’s daughter and Elliot Grainge first became an item in 2021, and have since expanded their family. The announcement of Henry Cecil Grainge’s birth follows Page Six’s initial report on March 25, 2026. The growing family exemplifies the intersection of celebrity culture and personal life, often amplified through social media platforms.
The couple’s use of social media to share personal milestones underscores the increasing role of digital platforms in modern family life. Access Hollywood similarly reported on the birth of Henry Cecil Grainge.
