Sutton Stracke Reveals Updates on Her Lookalike Daughter, Porter, Amid Her Law School Career
Over the years, the Southern debutante hasn't shied away from posting pics of her oldest child on social media. The resemblance between mother and her only daughter is uncanny, as delightfully seen in the diamond-holder's throwback photos of her younger self from 'back in the day.'
In May 2020, Sutton gave 'Sunday Vibes' in a throwback photo from her days in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Georgia-raised mother of three referenced 'hippie days from long ago' in a snap of a darker-haired version of herself, smiling away from the camera in a white summer dress. Given how much she looks like her brunette daughter, a double-take was unavoidable.
Professional side-by-side portraits in black and white to celebrate National Daughter's Day in September 2022 proved Sutton and Porter could be mistaken for sisters, from the parts in their hair to their matching sweetheart necklines. "Like mother, like daughter, only she is more improved!!!" Sutton captioned the post.
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The proud-as-punch Georgian shared a couple more photos of Porter for the occasion. In case we need to name 'em, in one, Porter basked in the sunshine with a cool pair of shades and an oversized hat, and in another, she was all smiles in a colorful cotton dress for what looked like a special occasion.
Sutton Stracke shares a birthday tribute for her daughter, Porter
More recently, in May 2025, Sutton wished a happy birthday to her 'favorite girl in the whole world' along with a reel of fun family photos, including one with Sutton's own mother, Reba Brown. She shared flashback shots of Porter and her younger brothers, James and Philip Stracke, all of whom Sutton shares with her ex-husband, Christian Stracke.
Some snaps featured the blue-eyed Porter as a baby in her mother's arms, or dressed to the nines next to her glammed-up mom.
Longtime friend Jennifer Tilly also couldn't contain her excitement when she wished Porter a special day with a teary-eyed emoji. Sutton's birthday gesture even had The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Meredith Marks comment with a red heart emoji.
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What is Sutton Stracke's daughter, Porter Stracke, doing today?
In May of last year, Sutton proudly announced that Porter graduated from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia where she majored in History and French. 'Final Graduation Day! We love our Porter and so proud of this Cum Laude graduate now Law School bound,' Sutton posted on Instagram.
And, upon Porter's college graduation, Kyle commented to Sutton and her daughter, 'You two are twins!'
Porter's LinkedIn profile shows she is currently enrolled in Brooklyn Law School in New York City. People reports she's set to graduate in 2027. Porter's accomplishments seem mirrored in Sutton's caption on her recent birthday message, in which she added, "My pride and love abound!"
Don't miss the latest about Sutton Stracke, including her emotional message to her mother for her birthday earlier this month, with a shout-out to Porter, James, and Philip.
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