In 1995, Lionel wedded Diane Alexander, with whom he has two children, Miles, 24, and Sofia, 20.
Despite his hectic schedule, Lionel prioritizes his family.
From his daughter Nicole and her husband, Good Charlotte musician Benji Madden, he now has two grandchildren.
Harlow (born 2008) and Sparrow (born 2009), Lionel’s grandchildren, refer to him as “Pop Pop.”
Did Lionel Richie remarry?
Richie began dating Alexander while still married to Brenda Harvey, which resulted in a lot of drama when Harvey discovered them in the act.
Richie married Diane Alexander in 1995 after his divorce from Harvey was finalized in 1993.
Miles Brockman Richie and Sofia Richie are the couple’s two children.
Who are his ex-wives?
Lionel Richie’s first wife, Brenda Harvey, died before he met Diane Alexander.
The couple met as college sweethearts and adopted Nicole, whose original parents were Richie friends who couldn’t afford to care for her financially.
After 18 years of marriage, Richie and Harvey divorced in 1993.
