Sofia Richie’s Boyfriend Turned Fiance Keeps Things Low-Key — Inside Their Relationship
Sofia Richie is happily engaged to her boyfriend, Elliot Grainge. The latter got down on one knee in April 2022, and the former shared the joyous news on her Instagram on April 20, 2022.
"Forever isn’t long enough," Richie captioned the carousel that featured the moment he dropped the big question. Another picture from the post saw Richie kissing her new fiance while flaunting her engagement ring.
Without a doubt, the engagement happened in a picturesque setting — the couple stood in the middle of a plethora of lit candles and white flower petals during the sunset.
Who Is Sofia Richie's Fiance Elliot Grainge?
Richie's relationship with Grainge started making rounds on the internet in early 2021. In March of that year, she shared a picture of herself and her boyfriend wearing face masks, keeping the identity of her partner under wraps.
She finally put the specualtions and fan's curiosity to rest after a month. In April, she posted a sweet picture of her kissing Grainge to her Instagram account, confirming her courtship and her boyfriend.
Obviously, the revelation met multiple questions regarding her boyfriend. Soon, it became public knowledge that he was from the music industry.
"They have been friends for years and Elliot is also close with Sofia’s brother, Miles,” an insider told ET.
According to the report, Grainge is the son of Lucian Grainge, the CEO and chairman of Universal Music Group. He is also the owner of a record label named 10K Projects, which has signed Trippie Redd and Tekashi6ix9ine.
He was raised in England and had come to the US for his education at Northeastern University in 2009.
Sofia Richie with her boyfriend-turned-fiance Elliot Grainge in May 2022. (Photo: Sofia Richie/Instagram)
Unlike his partner, Grainge prefers to keep his life on the down-low, as suggested by his Instagram post that has only four pictures — three of which are with Richie.
Before him, Riche was in a highly public relationship with Scott Disick.
Sofia Richie And Scott Disick's Relationship
Initially denying dating rumors, multiple reports suggested that Disick and Richie were in a relationship, despite their 16-year age gap. The pair were strong for three years before splitting for the second time in three months, Elle reported.
While Disick and Richie continued remaining mum on romance rumors, they were spotted in Cannes in May 2017, per People. They were later seen leaving Nobu together, sparking dating rumors.
They made multiple appearances on each other's Instagram stories and were even given a Congratulations cake at a restaurant, making their relationship official. A source told E! News at the time that Richie has been interested in Disick for a long time.
Kourtney Kardashian, who shares three kids with the Talentless founder, thought her ex's fling with Sofia was weird. Nevertheless, she always wants the best for him and will make sure he is happy.
The pair made their relationship Instagram official, with Richie posting a picture of them in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico. The model's father, Lionel Richie, said that he wasn't happy about his daughter dating a 34-year-old, Us Weekly reported.
In June 2018, Disick packed on PDA with an unknown woman in Wyoming during Kanye West's album listening party.
Richie had left him after he was unfaithful in Miami, according to Us Weekly. The pair debunked these rumors. On May 27, Page Six reported they had officially called it quits.
Following the breakup, The Flip it Like Disick star started dating Amelia Gray Hamlin.
And Richie got inked to Cha Cha Matcha founder Matthew Morton for a short period. They called it quits after only a few months of dating.
Richie was then spotted on a Miami beach during a PDA-packed date with billionaire heir Gil Ofer, but they ended their fling after a few dates.