Left: Larsa Pippen and her daughter Sophia Pippen attend the Pretty Little Things Miami Swim fashion show on July 15, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida. Right: Scottie Pippen and his daughter Sophia Pippen.Photo:Manny Hernandez/Getty ; Scottie Pippen Instagram
Manny Hernandez/Getty ; Scottie Pippen Instagram
ScottieandLarsa Pippen’s daughter,Sophia Pippen, is a triple threat.
“My daughter, Sophia, is a model. She acts, she dances. She’s my mini Larsa,”The Real Housewives of Miamistar told Bravo’sThe Daily Dishin 2023.
The mom of four also shared that she and her ex-husband have mastered their co-parenting dynamic. “I feel like Scottie and I parent the same way,” she said. “I kind of feel like we’re both pretty understanding with our kids, and we both have the same parenting goals for our kids.”
Born on Dec. 26, 2008, Sophia is Scottie’s eighth child and his fourth child with ex-wife Larsa. The pair, whodivorced in 2021after 24 years of marriage, also share three sons: Scotty Jr., Preston and Justin.
“I want my kids to do the things that make them feel good, and I feel like if they’re comfortable doing whatever passion or whatever they want to pursue, I feel like I’m excited to help,” Larsa toldThe Daily Dishabout Sophia’s career goals.
Here is everything to know about Scottie and Larsa Pippen’s daughter, Sophia Pippen.
She was born in 2008
Larsa Pippen and her then-husband Scottie Pippen with their daughter Sophia Pippen attend Rookie USA Presents Kids Rock! during New York Fashion Week: The Shows on September 8, 2016 in New York City.Michael Loccisano/Getty
Michael Loccisano/Getty
The former couple welcomed their only daughter together, Sophia, on Dec. 26, 2008. By that point, Scottie had already been retired from the NBA for four years, and Larsa was three years away from making her debut onRHOM.
In a 2015 interview with TBoy Aficionado, Larsa shared that it was important for Sophia to learn the value of independence at a young age.
She lives in L.A. and Miami
Larsa Pippen and her daughter Sophia Pippen are seen during CLD Miami Swim Week Gifting Experience on July 14, 2022 in Miami Beach, Florida.Alexander Tamargo/Getty
Alexander Tamargo/Getty
Between Scottie’s luxe estate in L.A. and Larsa’s glamorous penthouse in Miami, Sophia lives a bicoastal lifestyle. During season 6 ofRHOM, Larsa revealed that her daughter was enrolled at an L.A.-based high school but spent summers with her in Florida.
“Sophia is a freshman in high school. She wanted to go to school in L.A. this year,” Larsa shared during a confessional. “It’s hard. … But, for me, Miami is home … that’s where my heart and my soul is.”
She is a model
Larsa and Scottie Pippen’s daughter Sophia Pippen.Sophia Pippen Instagram
Sophia Pippen Instagram
Sophia has been modeling professionally since she was 5 years old. One of her first big gigs was at New York City’s Kids Fashion Week in 2014, where she modeled the Ruum preview for petitePARADE.
Years later, in 2017, she was featured in theTrue Faces of the World campaign, showcasing kids of different backgrounds and cultures. Since then, she’s attended Miami Swim Week and become an ambassador for Fashion Nova like her mom.
In a 2022 interview with360magazine, Sophia said she has dreams of launching her own clothing line and modeling both editorially and on the runway.
She has three brothers
Larsa and Scottie Pippen’s children, Sophia Pippen, Preston Pippen, Justin Pippen and Scotty Pippen Jr. pose together at The Chosen-1’s Invitational on December 16, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Cassy Athena/Getty
Cassy Athena/Getty
Sophia, the youngest of her siblings, has three older brothers looking out for her.
Scottie and Larsa welcomed their first child together, Scotty Jr., on Nov. 10, 2000. After playing college basketball at Vanderbilt University, he signed a contract to play for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022. Most recently, in January 2024, hesigned a two-year dealwith the Memphis Grizzlies, and he immediately beganearning pointsfor his new team.
Sophia’s second oldest brother, Preston, was born on Aug. 26, 2002. During an interview with Bravo’sThe Daily Dish, Larsa revealed that her son was studying entrepreneurship and business in college. Though Preston is more private, he shares glimpses of his lifeon Instagram.
Meanwhile, Justin, who was born on July 11, 2005, enjoys playing high school basketball andhas even modeledalongside his sister for the True Faces of the World campaign.
Despite living on opposite sides of the country, Larsa said she and Scottie go out of their way to ensure their four kids are loved and cared for, especially around the holidays.
“I feel like my kids are older, so they get to enjoy their time with their dad. And they get toenjoy their time with us,” Larsa told PEOPLE in November 2023. “It’s like my kids are so happy. They’re lucky to have both great parents. And it’s fun.”
She competed onDancing with the Stars: Juniors
Larsa and Scottie Pippen’s daughter Sophia Pippen and Jake Monreal on ‘Dancing with the Stars: Juniors’.Eric McCandless/Getty
Eric McCandless/Getty
In 2018, Sophia was among the first celebrity kids to train and compete in ballroom dancing onDancing with the Stars: Juniors.
She and her partner, Jake Monreal, were eliminated on “Disney Night” during week three of the reality dancing competition show. The pair performed toThe Little Mermaid’s “Poor Unfortunate Souls" under the mentorship of four-timeDWTSfinalistSasha Farber.
She approved of her mom’s boyfriend, Marcus Jordan
Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan pose in his store.Larsa Pippen Instagram
For over a year, Larsa datedMarcus Jordan, an entrepreneur and the son of retired Chicago Bulls starMichael Jordan, beforetheir breakupin February 2024. As the duo grew closer, Larsa said it was important to get her daughter’s stamp of approval first.
During a family dinner scene in season 6 ofRHOM, Sophia admitted that she was getting more “comfortable” with the idea of having Marcus around. “He’s so much fun,” she told Larsa.
Meanwhile, Marcus said he was excited to get to know Sophia even more and hoped he could act as a pillar of support for her.
“I think when it comes to Larsa’s kids, you know, I’m not looking to be a secondary parent,” he said with Larsa in a confessional. “I’m looking to be more so of a support system. The same way I am for Larsa – I want to support her and her kids.”
Larsa and Marcus sparked dating rumors in late 2022 andwent Instagram officialin early 2023. After Larsa deleted all photos of Marcus from her Instagram in early February, a sourceconfirmed to PEOPLEthat they had split.
Her godmother is Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian and her goddaughter Sophia Pippen on ‘Dancing with the Stars: Junior’.ABC/DISNEY
Should Sophia ever need business, beauty or fashion advice, she can always turn to her godmotherKim Kardashian. Fans saw a glimpse of their sweet relationship up close when Kardashian surprised Sophia ahead of her Disney-themed dance onDWTS: Juniors.
Kardashian, who has experience competing onDWTSherself, helped Sophia overcome her timidity while preparing for her big number. “I think my shyness really hurt me, so I really want you to be confident,” she told Sophia. “You just have to let it go!”
“I feel a lot more confident that I know Kim has my back,” Sophia added.
source: people.com
