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Lionel Richieis opening up about his daughterSofia Richie’s wedding last weekend in the South of France.
During an interview withExtra’s Melvin Robert, the “All Night Long” singer, 73, said, “Listen to me, I’ve cried enough,” he said.
The 24-year-old model, who is the youngest daughter of the music legend and sister of television personalityNicole Richie, said “I do” to music executiveElliot Graingeon April 22 at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Rock in Antibes, France.
“It was a moment where, yes, I was letting her go, but I was also gaining a family,” added Lionel. “The family is getting huge right about now, but we are happy.”
At the start of the ceremony, Lionel escorted his daughter to the altar.
Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge.DALI / MEGA
Sofia and her husband werefirst linkedin April 2021 and made their relationship Instagram official that month. Just one year later, thetwo were engaged. A source close to the couple previously told PEOPLE that the two are “a great match.”
While speaking with People after Monday night’s episode ofAmerican Idolon April 24, Lionel explained that he had to jet back from the wedding to make it back in time for work.
“You go from one exciting story to another exciting story. I would love to tell you you can go to sleep in the middle of your daughter’s wedding. You can’t. Before we left to go to the wedding, I did American Idol. You can’t sleep through that because you have to make decisions. And then of course, now I’m coming back,” he says.
“I have exactly eight hours, nine hours to get myself together. The kids are pumped. They are ready to go. I’m going to go to a private show the day after tomorrow in Texas, back on Friday to do one song for different than mine. And then Sunday, Monday. I’m doing American Idol to get on a plane right after that to go to the coronation.”
Lionel shared his joy for his daughter and her new husband in a post on Instagram on April 24. “My little girl is all grown up and starting her own journey with the love of her life. You’ll always be my little bird, but I’m so proud of the woman you’ve become. Endless Love to you and Elliot. 🤍@sofiarichie@kelliot2”
Grainge is the founder and CEO of independent record label 10K Projects. His dad is Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge.
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Before the couple’s relationship turned romantic, the duo knew each other for years. Lionel was a frequent collaborator and friend of Grainge’s father, Sir Lucian Grainge.
After Sofia announced herengagementto Grainge, her dad publicly gave his approval.
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“I love Elliot,” the “Hello” singer toldAccess Hollywoodon April 26 shortly after his daughter’s announcement. “I’ve known him since he was 12 … It was one of those things where I don’t have to go back and check out the kid. I know who it is.”
source: people.com
