Sophia Pippen, the child of Scottie Pippen, the Hall of Famer National Basketball Association (NBA) forward, and Larsa Pippen, a TV personality,, has risen to fame as a notable social butterfly, model, and actress. With a substantial following on her social media account, Sophia has made a mark in various entertainment realms.
Her journey includes participation in “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors,” showcasing her dancing skills on a prominent platform. Additionally, Sophia has been featured in web series, TV series, and a music video, demonstrating her versatility in the entertainment industry.
In the modelling world, Sophia has collaborated with childrenswear brands, and has also been associated with her mother’s jewellery line, further expanding her influence in the fashion world. This busy young lady has captivated attention through her talent and diverse ventures, making her a notable figure in the entertainment and fashion spheres.
So who is Sophia and how did she become famous? Join us as we get to know her better by taking a closer look at her life and career.
Early Personal Life
Sophia Pippen was born in Los Angeles, California, USA, on 26 December 2008., and is raised by her parents Scottie Pippen and his second wife, Larsa.
Sophia’s dad was a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls, and celebrated for winning six NBA championships for the team. He also secured the Olympic Gold medal twice – in 1992 and again in 1996 – as a part of the US national team.
Larsa, Sophia’s mother, is renowned as a TV star and a prominent personality on the social media scene.
Sophia is part of a family with three siblings named Justin, Preston, and Scotty Jr. She has two half-siblings, Sierra and Taylor.
Unfortunately, she experienced the loss of Antron, a half-sibling, who passed away in 2021. Apart from this, nothing is known about Sophia’s childhood.
Education
Sophia is still young and of school-going age, but it’s unclear what school she’s attending.
Career
Sophia’s journey into the world of entertainment began at a young age when she secured contracts with Teri B Talent Agency as well as Wilhelmina Kids. This early success led to numerous brand deals, including being chosen as Oscar de la Renta’s kids’ line’s face.
Sophia also graced the catwalk for renowned childrenswear brands such as KidPik and Aliva Simone during the New York Kids Fashion Week.
Her social media presence, particularly on Instagram, has played a pivotal role in her rising fame. With over 182,000 followers, Sophia shares glimpses of her modelling endeavours and luxurious lifestyle.
She’s been featured as a model for her mother’s jewellery line, Larsa Marie, and actively engages with her audience through her Instagram account, which is managed by her mother, in addition to which Sophia ventured into the realm of YouTube, launching her channel in May 2018. While it’s garnered over 3, 000 subscribers, it’s been relatively quiet in recent years.
Sophia made a notable appearance on the reality TV dancing series “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” in 2018, which served as Sophia’s big break into mainstream entertainment. Her dance partner was Jake Monreal, and mentored by Sasha Farber, the professional dancer, she reached the third week before being eliminated, finishing in ninth place.
Premiering on 7 October 2018, on ABC, “Dancing with the Stars: Juniors” was a mildly popular children’s dance competition TV show. A spin-off from the renowned “Dancing with the Stars” series, it introduced a format where celebrity children, either with their own acclaim or having notable parentage, were paired with professional junior ballroom dancers.
These pairs were further guided by an adult professional dancer, and they competed by presenting choreographed dance routines before a panel of judges. The elimination process mirrored that of its parent series, using scores derived from a combination of judges’ evaluations and audience voting. Distinct from the original show, only studio audience members, excluding family members, were eligible to cast votes during each week’s episode, with no provision for at-home voting.
Ultimately, the team with the lowest cumulative score, factoring in both audience votes and judges’ scores, faced elimination. Unfortunately, ABC decided to cancel the series after its inaugural season, announcing the discontinuation in September 2019.
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In 2019, Sophia extended her reach into music videos by appearing in social media starlet Sophie Michelle’s song “No Brakes.” She also made a guest appearance in the TV show “Ballers,” starring Dwayne Johnson.
Sophia took on a prominent role in the YouTube web series “Just My Luck with Sophia and Maya,” displaying her versatility in the entertainment industry.
Sophia’s great fashion sense and charm didn’t go unnoticed, earning her a feature in the esteemed Harper’s Bazaar magazine in September 2020.
In addition to her success in traditional media, Sophia has also made a mark on TikTok, where she’s gathered a substantial following. While her previous account faced an unknown ban, she quickly rebounded with a new account that’s garnered over 100,000 followers. On this platform, Sophia predominantly shares dancing videos, displaying her talent and engaging with her audience in a more dynamic and interactive way.
Interesting Facts
Sophia’s dad, Scottie, was involved in a bit of a controversy over Micheal Jordan’s documentary series, “The Last Dance.” The once-strong bond between Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, forged during their years playing together for the Chicago Bulls, experienced a significant decline.
In his November 2021 memoir, “Unguarded,” Scottie expressed dissatisfaction with the portrayal of their team in Jordan’s doccie, asserting that the documentary overly glorified Jordan, while neglecting due credit to him and their teammates. Pippen alleged that Jordan, given editorial control, played a significant role in shaping the final product, asserting that the docuseries couldn’t have been released otherwise.
Michael, in contrast, had offered his perspective on the Chicago Bulls’ NBA journey during the 1997 season in the Netflix documentary. Premiered in April 2020, “The Last Dance” featured Jordan revisiting the basketball dynasty of the Chicago-based team.
The differing viewpoints on their shared history have contributed to the strained relationship between the two basketball legends.
Unfortunately, there is no information available about Sophia’s private life and hobbies.
Later Personal Life
Sophia is still young and it’s possible that she’s hasn’t had any romantic relationships yet. If she has, she’s keeping that information out of the limelight.
Physical Characteristics
Sophia is still growing but as of early 2024, her height is roughly 4ft 7ins (140cms) and she weighs about 95lbs (43kgs). She has curly brown hair and dark brown hair.
Net Worth
As of early 2024, there is no information available on Sophia’s net worth, as she hasn’t started her career just yet.
