Lionel Richie Jokes He Has a 'Problem' with His 4-Month-Old Granddaughter Eloise

Mar. 15, 2025

From Left: Sofia Richie and Lionel Richie.Photo:Presley Ann/Getty Images

Presley Ann/Getty Images

Lionel Richieloves his role as a grandfather — but has one small problem.

“You know, it’s like the thing where you can just blow on the stomach and the little smile comes on the face,” he explained. “I can just stick her in my pocket and take her around town.”

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From Left: Sofia Richie and Lionel Richie.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

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In August, the new mom spoke withWSJ. Magazineaboutwhat her famous dad is like as a grandfather. “We call him Pop Pop. He was on a U.S. tour when I gave birth so he came home to meet Eloise,” Sofia said.

“He’s in love and it’s so crazy,” she added. “It’s so surreal to be the youngest kid and then have a kid and see your parents act with your kids. I don’t know how to explain it.”

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From Left: Lionel Richie and Sofia Richie.Michael Kovac/Getty

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“Eloise Samantha Grainge 🤍5•20•24 best day of my life🤍,” she wrote alongside the photo.

The little one’s middle name, Samantha,is a nod to Elliot’s late mother, Samantha Berg, who entered a coma after suffering complications during childbirth. She remained in the coma until she died in 2007.

source: people.com