The daughter of Sasha Alexander and Edoardo Ponti turned heads in an elegant Giorgio Armani Privé gown on November 30, 2024. The strapless design featured a pleated A-line skirt adorned with cream and charcoal gray stripes, complemented by intricate lace and beaded embellishments.

She accompanied the photos with a lighthearted caption, “When Lucia was a little girl and we would tell her to ‘act like a lady,’ she would always get mad and say ‘I ain’t no lady.’ 😂 (check out the last pic, it’s that face.) I kept thinking of that this weekend watching our now young woman at @lebal.paris.”

Followers quickly praised how beautiful and graceful Lucia looked, echoing her grandmother’s timeless charm. One admirer exclaimed, “She’s stunning and WOW!” Another wrote warmly, “Awww!! Your baby girl is all grown up! 🥹🥹🥹.” Another shared a simple yet heartfelt sentiment, “Gorgeous Lucia! ❤️.”

Others couldn’t help but draw comparisons to her famous mother and grandmother, with one fan noting, “Omgosh. She looks so much like you and then she smiles and I see her grandma Sophia. Beautiful people and a beautiful night. And those dresses… Like a fairytale. 😍”

The admiration continued, “Looks like her grandmother! Stunning!” Someone else observed, “She has Sophia’s smile,” while others chimed in with praise like, “She’s as beautiful as her grandmother.” A fan concurred, “Sofia Loren’s granddaughter❤️.”

Lucia shared that her grandmother’s wardrobe was filled with pieces that told a story, a mindset she has since carried with her. “I tend to go for dresses or clothes that make me feel confident but also are comfortable to wear,” she opened up.

The model successfully achieved her goal of wearing a dress that reflected her unique identity and story as fans complimented how perfectly the gown fit her.

Lucia admires her grandmother for her dedication to remaining true to herself and never compromising her authenticity to meet others’ expectations. She finds this unwavering commitment inspiring, often feeling grateful to have such a remarkable role model.

Lucia’s career was significantly shaped by the influence of her grandmother. As a child, she was captivated by the transformation that took place in her room whenever Sophia stayed at their home. Lucia would vacate her bedroom for her grandmother, and the room would be filled with hairpieces, jewelry, and glamorous clothing.

However, she chose not to wear any of her grandmother’s jewelry to the debutante ball. Instead, she reflected on the most precious advice her grandmother had given her: to always be herself. This wisdom, along with her grandmother’s enduring strength and resilience, continues to inspire her as she embarks on her own journey.

Sophia’s glamour and advice prepared Lucia for events such as the debutante. She said that being involved in the ball holds deep significance for her, especially due to the charitable organizations it supports, such as ARCFA and the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in New York.