Caitlyn Jenner’s Late Pal Sophia Hutchins Had Family Rift Over Money Before Jenner Debt
Caitlyn Jenner’s Late Pal Sophia Hutchins Had Rift With Family Over Money Before Jenner Debt
Published on April 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM PDT
Sophia Hutchins’ close circle was not surprised when Caitlyn Jenner claimed that her late friend and former manager owed her nearly half a million dollars. Sources reveal that Sophia had been at odds with her own family over financial matters long before her debt to Jenner.
Raised by her paternal grandmother, Regina, Sophia enjoyed a lavish lifestyle with her grandmother generously covering expenses such as private schooling, college fees at Pepperdine University, travel costs, and credit card bills. However, tensions arose within the family when some members felt Sophia was misusing the financial support provided by her grandmother.
After Regina’s passing, family members decided to cut off the credit card that Sophia’s grandmother had been paying for, leading to a fallout between Sophia and her relatives. This incident caused Sophia to distance herself from her family, especially after she received no significant inheritance apart from a prized Christmas ornament collection.
It is believed that Sophia’s family felt she took advantage of her grandmother’s generosity and had high expectations of inheriting a substantial portion of her estate. The financial strain strained Sophia’s relationship with her family, with Sophia attributing the rift to their lack of support for her gender transition.
Tragically, Sophia passed away in a fatal ATV crash near Caitlyn’s Malibu home in July 2025. Following her death, Caitlyn pursued Sophia’s estate for repayment of over $439,000 in unpaid expenses, including credit card charges, cash advances, shopping expenses, and shared legal fees.
Ultimately, Sophia’s estate approved Caitlyn’s claim, marking the end of a tumultuous chapter that shed light on the complex dynamics surrounding Sophia Hutchins’ financial affairs and relationships with her family and friends.
