Sofia Richie may not be the person you first think of when you hear the name Richie.
The relationship understandably caught the public’s attention as Richie was 19 at the time and Disick was 34.
But there’s a lot more to Richie than being part of a famous couple.
Sofia Richie grew up famous
Born onAug.
4, 1998, Sofia Richie had a childhood that was far from typical.
This meant that the young Richie matured while rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous.
Family friends included Diana Ross,Michael Jackson, and Pharrell Williams.
Growing up in the limelight had its perks, but it also made Richie a target.
“I didn’t know anything different.”
She added, “There are people all over my dad all the time.
Dinners out are dinner/meet and greets.
Everyone in the restaurant will come over, there’s paparazzi everywhere.”
She spent two years at a Christian school, Oaks Christian.
“My family wanted church to be a place where we all went together.
My dad was always traveling and my mom was always working.
School is where I did Bible classes and studied God.”
Her religious upbringing left a profound impact on her life.
Harvey and Lionel ended up divorcing, and the singer married Alexander in 1996.
The couple had two kids together Richie and her brother, Miles before divorcing in 2004.
It’s a complicated family, but that hasn’t impacted the bond Richie has with her parents.
Richie is super close withher mom.
“I spent pretty much every minute of my life with my mom,” the model toldComplex.
Alexander is still clearly very involved in her daughter’s life.
“My dad is more strict because of my sister,” Richie toldElleback in 2014.
Richie told theEvening Standardthat her dad was always quick to remind his children of their privileged upbringing.
Sofia Richie is BFFs with Kylie Jenner
Sofia Richie has some prettyfamous pals.
Richie’s relationship with the Jenner girls hasn’t always been smooth sailing, though.
Does Sofia Richie’s dad approve of her relationship with Scott Disick?
“She’s 19,” the singer toldThe Daily Telegraph(viaPeople) in 2018.
“When you’re 19 you know everything.
Is it going to be for life?
I don’t know.
“I don’t really know what to think,” he said.
“I told Sofia I will have no opinion.
I’ll continue to be my cheerful self and move on.”
The model revealed her tomboyish side in an interview withComplex.
“I was the most reckless little kid,” she said.
“I only had guy friends.
Working in fashion has been Sofia Richie’s lifelong dream
Sofia Richie’s fashionista roots run deep.
She toldPopSugarthat she fell in love with fashion at first sight.
That he made all of that and showed it and now it’s coming out.'
I was like, ‘I wanna do that.'”
Richie didn’t have to wait too long to make her dreams come true.
In 2018, Richie toldPopSugarthat her big sis, Nicole, is her fashion inspiration.
“She’s really honest.
Being the younger sister of a fashion icon comes with a lot of pressure, though.
“I don’t feel like we’ll ever be equals,” Richie toldEllein 2014.
Nicole’sSimple Lifeco-star has taken Richie under her wing since she was a little girl.
“She is so amazing.
I love her,” Hilton toldUs Weeklyabout Richie.
“She’s like my little sister.
She’s so mature and has such a good head on her shoulders.”
Hilton extolled Richie’s talents, adding, “She literally has such great style.
She doesn’t even need fashion advice.
She’s like this fashionista.
It’s so fun.”
The model originally planned to follow in her father’s footsteps and pursue a career in music.
“I wanted to have a music career for a long time,” Richie toldComplex.
“Music is my life and it speaks to me …
But I don’t want my own music career.
I’m Lionel Richie’s daughter.
She continued, “I just want to have my own direction and be free with it.
I don’t want anyone to have a hold on me because of my dad.”
Richie is light skinned and often passes as white, but she’s very much aware of her roots.
“That still doesn’t cut it, buddy.
It’s 2016 you better get your s*** together before you get slapped out here.”
She finally achieved her dream, announcing her label, Sofia Stone, in April 2019.
It came easily and I knew all the little things I wanted and didn’t want.”
The line features clothes that reflect Richie’s personal style with 12 pieces ranging from crop tops to suits.
If that sounds like a broad range, it’s because Richie herself admits that her style is varied.
“But for the most part, I’m comfortable.
I think that’s an important key factor to me.”
This has opened the door to harassment, but Richie doesn’t back down.
She’s well-practiced in dealing with negative attention and won’t let the haters deter her from her mission.
It’s all about good vibes for Richie.
“I just had to say something,” said Richie.
“I commented back, ‘I just want to understand the sadness in your heart.’
A lot of people say they know me and my life, but no one really does.
… My whole thing is I’m trying to spread love to everyone.
Some people don’t see that, but I really am trying to spread positivity to people.”
The model is surprised herself at how things have fallen into place for her.
“Everything’s moving really quickly,” she toldDuJourin 2017.
Where did you go left and we went straight?
I have no idea.”
She’s also careful about how much she posts about her personal life on social media.
