In 1977, the law was changed.[6] In 1978, Farrow and her then husband, André Previn, adopted Soon-Yi and took her to the United States.[7] Just after the adoption, Farrow wrote to Nancy Sinatra about Soon-Yi, stating: "Now she speaks English and is learning to read, write, play piano, dance ballet & ride a horse".[8] Farrow later said that at the time of her adoption, Soon-Yi spoke no known language and had learning disabilities.[9][7] Rose Styron is Soon-Yi's godmother.[9]