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Who is Sophia Loren’s teen granddaughter, Lucia Sofia Ponti? The 18-year-old wore Giorgio Armani to the Débutante Ball, and her actress mum was in Dawson’s Creek and Curb Your Enthusiasm

Who is Sophia Loren’s teen granddaughter, Lucia Sofia Ponti? She wore Giorgio Armani to the Débutante Ball, and her mum was in Dawson’s Creek and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Photos: @sashaalexander/Instagram; AFP
Who is Sophia Loren’s teen granddaughter, Lucia Sofia Ponti? She wore Giorgio Armani to the Débutante Ball, and her mum was in Dawson’s Creek and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Photos: @sashaalexander/Instagram; AFP

Lucia Sofia Ponti attended Le Bal des Débutantes over the weekend and says that when it came to choosing her dress for the occasion, she took the timeless advice of her iconic Hollywood grandmother

Sophia Loren’s granddaughter is all grown up – and some people have noticed the family resemblance.
 
Lucia Sofia Ponti looked “stunning” at Sunday’s Débutante Ball in a bandeau-cut gown by Giorgio Armani, writes Hello! When it came to dress hunting, she told the publication that she’d turned to her famous grandma for inspiration: “My grandmother always believed in timeless elegance and the importance of wearing something that reflects your true self,” Ponti said. “Growing up, she taught me the value of simplicity, tailoring, and always adding a touch of uniqueness to your outfit.”
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Legendary Italian actress and star of the Golden Age of Hollywood Sophia Loren (centre) with her son Edoardo, and his wife and children, in December 2019. Photo: @sashaalexander/Instagram
Legendary Italian actress and star of the Golden Age of Hollywood Sophia Loren (centre) with her son Edoardo, and his wife and children, in December 2019. Photo: @sashaalexander/Instagram

“Her wardrobe was filled with pieces that told a story, and I’ve carried that mindset with me,” added the 18-year-old. Here’s what else we know about the glamorous teen.

Lucia Sofia Ponti’s background

Lucia Sofia Ponti with her father Edoardo Ponti and little brother Leonardo in June 2020. Photo: @sashaalexander/Instagram
Lucia Sofia Ponti with her father Edoardo Ponti and little brother Leonardo in June 2020. Photo: @sashaalexander/Instagram
Lucia Sofia Ponti was born in May 2006 to famous parents. Her father, Edoardo Ponti, is an Italian film director and the son of Sophia Loren, while her mother, Sasha Alexander, is an American actress who has starred in everything from Dawson’s Creek and Curb Your Enthusiasm, to The Morning Show and He’s Just Not That Into You.
Lucia Sofia Ponti with her family at Thanksgiving in 2020. Photo: @sashaalexander/Instagram
Lucia Sofia Ponti with her family at Thanksgiving in 2020. Photo: @sashaalexander/Instagram
Lucia is one of four grandchildren of Sophia Loren, according to People magazine. “My grandmother and I are very close. We visit her frequently in Geneva and she comes to visit us in LA as well. I love her dearly and despite the distance, we spend ample time together,” Lucia Sofia told Hello!

She was a competitive dancer