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Four-time Grammy Award winner and "American Idol" judge Lionel Richie is still processing a big family shift. He said he is "still trying to get used" to daughter Sofia Richie Grainge being a mom of two, calling it "the baby having a baby," in an interview with People.
The comment came just weeks after Sofia Richie Grainge, 27, a model and fashion entrepreneur known for her brand partnerships and high-profile campaigns, welcomed her second child with husband Elliot Grainge.
Richie spoke at the 2026 Breakthrough Prize ceremony in Santa Monica, where he shared a quick but clear update on family life, People reported. He said he feels proud watching Sofia step into motherhood, even if the change still feels new to him.
"I'm still trying to get used to it," he said, according to the outlet. He also joked about his new role as a grandfather, adding that he now goes by "Papa Richie."
Sofia announced the arrival of her baby boy, Henry Cecil Grainge, in an Instagram post on March 25, confirming he was born March 18.
The post included a photo showing Henry placed beside their 23-month-old daughter, Eloise, offering the first look at the siblings together. The image quickly circulated across outlets covering celebrity family updates.