Does Lionel have any biological children?

Does Lionel have any biological children?

Singer and American Idol judge Lionel Richie has long been a music industry icon, building himself a career filled with chart-topping hits and multiple Grammy awards. But he’s also a father to two daughters and one son — all of whom are famous in their own rights.

Is Nicole Richie really Lionel’s daughter?

Richie adopted Nicole when she was 9 years old with his first wife, Brenda Harvey. Harvey and Richie split soon after, divorcing in 1993 after it was reported that Harvey “caught” Richie with Diane Alexander, a dancer and fashion designer.

Is Sofia Richie actually Lionel Richie’s daughter?

Lionel Richie shared that his daughter Sofia Richie is in “good” hands with fiancé Elliot Grainge in a new interview with Access Hollywood. Watch: Nicole Richie REACTS to Sofia Richie’s Engagement! Lionel Richie couldn’t be more excited for his daughter Sofia Richie to marry Elliot Grainge.

How did Lionel Richie adopt his daughter Nicole?

Richie and his then-wife, Brenda Harvey, said they adopted Nicole because her parents, friends of Richie’s, were struggling financially. “Nicole was actually a godsend. She was a little girl who needed a shot,” he told People. “She was used to people coming and going.