Who Was Caitlyn Jenner's Friend, Sophia Hutchins? Influencer, Entrepreneur, Died In ATV Crash At 29

Caitlyn Jenner was often seen with a woman named Sophia Hutchins at events, red carpets, and family gatherings, where they used to share happy moments with the Kardashian-Jenner clan. The duo's bond was well-known in Hollywood, and Sophia used to accompany Caitlyn at high-profile events. So when the news about Sophia's sudden demise in an ATV Crash came out on July 2, 2025, it left fans, her family, and most Caitlyn in shock. The latter has now broken her silence about losing her longtime friend and former manager.

Who was Caitlyn Jenner's close friend, Sophia Hutchins? 

Sophia Hutchins was born on April 1, 1996. She was a dynamic entrepreneur, influencer, and media personality by 29. Being inspired by Caitlyn Jenner's transformation, she came out as a Trans Woman. She even founded the sunscreen company, LUMASOL, and served as the CEO and director of the Caitlyn Jenner Foundation. At the same time, Sophia used to share a warm bond with Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, and others. However, unlike rumours suggested, Sohpia had always clarified that she had no romatic relationship with Caitlyn.

Fans got to know more about Sophia when she worked as a supporting cast member on E! 's I Am Cait. Moreover, she even featured in a couple of episodes of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Academically, she was a graduate of Pepperdine University with a BSc in economics and finance. So, it was unsurprising that Sophia was known for her innovative business ventures. She first came across Caitlyn in 2015 via a mutual hairdresser that quickly developed a cordial and professional bond when Sophia became Caitlyn’s manager, succeeding her ex-wife, Kris. 

How did Sophia Hutchins die at 29? 

Tragically, Sophia Hutchins died in an ATV accident near her Malibu, California, home. According to reports, she was driving a 2013 Polaris ATV on Decker Canyon Road. However, she rear-ended a 2016 Mazda sedan that left her with serious injuries. The impact caused the ATV to veer off the road and fall approximately 350 feet into a ravine. The other parties were unharmed. Emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene in front of Caitlyn Jenner. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Sophia died from accidental multiple blunt force injuries.

Tearful Caitlyn Jenner opened up for the first time about Sophia's sudden death

In the wake of the accident, Caitlyn Jenner has shared her grief publicly and retreated from the public eye for some time. But now, after two months, the 75-year-old Olympian sat down for a conversation with Fox. She admitted that the past few days were difficult for her while reacting to the recent Minneapolis School firing incident. Sharing her feelings, an emotional Caitlyn said:

"Recently, my good friend Sophia passed away in a tragic accident. But for the last seven weeks, I've been dealing with death, and it's so difficult. Here I am dealing with my grief, and I just can't even imagine parents who dropped their kid off at school and, like that father just said, 'I'll never get a chance to talk to him again.' That is just so horrible."

What do you think about Caitlyn Jenner's views on her close-friend and ex-manager, Sohpia Hutchins death? 

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