Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie is an American model and actress. Richie starred alongside Paris Hilton in the reality show The Simple Life.

Richie is featured in the April 2009 issue of BlackBook Magazine where she discloses details of her reality show and relationship to Joel Madden in an interview.Just Jared: Nicole Richie is a BlackBook Babe (March 23, 2009)

In February 2009, Richie's boyfriend, Joel Madden, announced on his band's website that he and Richie are expecting their second child. Madden wrote, "I am so happy to tell everyone that Harlow is going to be a big sister! God has truly blessed my family. Hope your all feeling as good as I am right now". In 2008, Richie gave birth to the couple's first child. Harlow Winter Kate Madden was born on January 11, 2008. E Online: Nicole Richie, Joel Madden Announce Baby No. 2 (February 22, 2009)

Nicole is the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie and his wife, Brenda Harvey-Richie. It has been reported musician Pete Escovedo is Richie's biological father. Her mother, who has never been named, was employed as a personal assistant to Lionel Richie.The Insider: Nicole Richie

In 2007, Richie served 82 minutes in jail for driving while under the influence. She was reportedly released due to overcrowding in the jail.

On January 11, 2008, Nicole Richie gave birth to a 6.7 oz baby girl with boyfriend Joel Madden.US Weekly: Why Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Named Their Daughter Harlow (January 12, 2008)

"Food tastes better coming from your Mom because it's made with love." — Nicole Richie on preparing food for her daughterPeople: How Motherhood Has Domesticated Nicole Richie (October 10, 2008)

"It's been a pattern in my life — when I get in trouble, I try to get out of it, since I was little." &mash; Nicole Richie on her lifeABC News: Madden, Pregnancy Made Richie Change Her Ways (August 2, 2007)

"I have no clue right now what I’m getting her, but I think it’s going to have to be creative. She appreciates more of the creative rather than something like a diamond. She’s not really into diamonds."—Joel Madden on Christmas presents for Nicole RichieI'm Not Obsessed: Nicole Richie Isn't A Diamond Kind Of Girl (December 26, 2008)