Keith Richards is about to become a great‑grandfather for the first time, as his granddaughter, model Ella Richards, announced on Instagram that she’s pregnant. Keith’s youngest daughter, Alexandra, commented on the post, “❤️🔥Can’t wait to see you ❤️🥹.” Ella is the daughter of Keith’s son Marlon and model Lucie de la Falaise.
Keith Richards has reached a new milestone. The Rolling Stones rocker, 82, is set to become a great‑grandfather for the first time, as his granddaughter, model Ella Richards, 29, is expecting her first baby, which she revealed with a black‑and‑white portrait on Instagram.
Ella shared her pregnancy news in a Wednesday, March 4 post featuring a dimly lit photo of her posing nude in front of a window with her baby bump on display. She captioned the image with a white heart and tagged her photographer boyfriend, Sascha von Bismarck. Several of Ella’s loved ones offered congratulations, with model Poppy Delevingne writing, “So SO beautiful.”
Keith’s youngest daughter, Alexandra, added, “❤️🔥Can’t wait to see you ❤️🥹,” while model and singer Karen Elson wrote, “So happy for you!” Keith has a large family, though he rarely speaks about them publicly. He welcomed Marlon, Tara and Angela with ex Anita Pallenberg, and Theodora and Alexandra with wife Patti Hansen. His son Tara died at 2 months old.
Ella is the daughter of Marlon and model Lucie de la Falaise, who married in 1994. Along with Ella, they share son Orson and daughter Ida Violet. Adding to Keith’s growing group of grandchildren, Alexandra welcomed her second baby, a son named Elvis Nova Naudé, with her husband Jacques Naudé in February 2025.
In a 2023 interview with The Telegraph, Keith spoke about his loved ones, saying, “I love my family. I have several — extended. And they all love each other.”
Keith was an original member of The Rolling Stones alongside Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up‑to‑date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human‑interest stories.
Ella, meanwhile, discussed how growing up in the rock‑and‑roll world shaped her life in a 2024 interview with L’Officiel Singapore. “I try not to think too much about it and just be myself — that’s what makes it ‘rock ’n’ roll.’ Just being authentic and bringing your own style to it. I definitely have my own style and know what I like,” she said.
