Lucia Sofia Ponti, 18, stunned fans at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris on November 30, 2024, as she made her honorary debut in a Giorgio Armani Privé gown. The daughter of actress Sasha Alexander and director Edoardo Ponti, Lucia captivated audiences with her resemblance to her legendary grandmother, Sophia Loren.

In an interview with Hello!, Lucia shared her grandmother’s timeless fashion wisdom: “My grandmother always believed in timeless elegance and the importance of wearing something that reflects your true self.” She added, “I tend to go for dresses or clothes that make me feel confident but also are comfortable to wear.” Fans admired how her dress perfectly captured her unique identity.

The evening was especially meaningful for Lucia, who highlighted Le Bal’s support for charities like ARCFA and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. With 14 years of dance experience, she was excited to perform the waltz, sharing a heartfelt father-daughter moment on the dance floor with Edoardo.

Sasha Alexander later reflected on Instagram, “Watching our now young woman at @lebal.paris,” while fans marveled at Lucia’s beauty, calling her “stunning” and noting she “looks like her grandmother!”