Lucia Ponti Reveals the Advice Her Lookalike Grandma Sophia Loren Gave Her Before Her Debutante Debut

Back in Nov 2024, Sophia Loren’s lookalike granddaughter Lucia-Sofia Ponti revealed she was going to make her public debut in a super-cool way: at Le Bal des Debutantes. Yes, Debutante balls are still a thing, and the iconic Le Bal is all about raising money for charities that are focused on enriching young women’s lives and well-being. And Lucia made headlines for her gorgeous Armani gown that seemingly paid homage to her grandma. While the big event may be over, Lucia did do a super-rare interview with Vogue on the night and even revealed what her grandma told her ahead of time.

In a Dec 6 interview with Vogue, Lucia was asked, “Did your grandmother give you any advice?”

In response, she revealed that her grandma had said, “My grandmother only told me that I have to prioritize being myself above all else.”

We love that advice, and it seems Lucia definitely stayed true to that mindset during the star-studded event! And apparently, this is a typical piece of advice Loren gives to Lucia. In a previous interview with Hello Magazine, Lucia revealed: “My grandmother gave me the most treasured piece of advice, not jewellery, which is to be yourself. I will make sure to carry this with me as I embark on this journey,” she sid. “I think I have inherited her grit. She always taught me to never give up and to continue striving for what you yearn for no matter the rejection or the cost.”

For those who don’t know, Loren has two sons: Carlo Ponti and Edoardo Ponti. Edoardo has two children named Lucia Sofia (born on May 12, 2006) and Leonardo Fortunato (born on Dec. 20, 2010).

Carlos also has two children, Vittorio Leone Ponti (born on April 2, 2007) and Beatrice Lara (born on March 15, 2012).

In the same previous interview with Hello! Magazine, Ponti talked about the ball and how her grandma inspired her style, “My grandmother always believed in timeless elegance and the importance of wearing something that reflects your true self. Growing up, she taught me the value of simplicity, tailoring, and always adding a touch of uniqueness to your outfit.”

She added, “Her wardrobe was filled with pieces that told a story, and I’ve carried that mindset with me.”