Nicole Richie & Joel Madden’s Family: Photos of the Couple With Their Kids

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April 4, 2024 3:10PM EDT
Harlow, Sparrow, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden
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Nicole Richie has a happy life with her husband Joel Madden and their two children. Get a glimpse into their family life here!

Nicole Richie comes from a tight famous family that includes her dad, Lionel Richie, and her younger sister Sofia Richie. In 2010, the famous socialite married Good Charlotte singer Joel Madden. They have two children, daughter Harlow, born in 2008, and son Sparrow, born in 2009. Joel’s brother is Benji Madden, who is married to Cameron Diaz. That makes Nicole and Cameron sister-in-laws.

Nicole and Joel are very private about their family life. Their kids are rarely seen in public, aside from a few occasions, such as nights out or red carpet events. Click through the gallery to see more photos of Nicole with her beautiful family.

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Nicole, Joel & Their Kids in 2024

Nicole, Joel & Their Kids in 2024
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Nicole and Joel brought their two kids to their first red carpet event in April 2024. 

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Nicole & Harlow’s Mother-Daughter Outing

Nicole & Harlow’s Mother-Daughter Outing
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Nicole and Harlow were spotted stepping out for a mother-daughter nail salon outing during an L.A. heatwave in Studio City on July 30, 2023. Nicole rocked a black shirt, while her 15 year old daughter wore a white tank top. 

July 31, 2023, 4:10PM
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Nicole Richie’s kids

Nicole Richie’s kids
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Harlow Madden and Sparrow Madden leave Carbone in NYC after having dinner with their parents. Harlow wore a black outfit while Sparrow rocked a white sweatshirt and blue jeans.

June 30, 2023, 8:44AM
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Nicole Richie with her husband and daughter

Nicole Richie with her husband and daughter
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Nicole Richie, her husband Joel Madden, and their daughter Harlow, seen doing some shopping in NYC on July 15, 2022. ‘The Simple Life’ alum wore a black dress with matching sunglasses and her hair up in a bun.

June 30, 2023, 8:50AM
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Nicole Richie with Joel in California

Nicole Richie with Joel in California
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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden double date with her sister Sofia Richie and Sofia’s husband Elliott Grainge in Brentwood, California on May 18, 2023. 

June 30, 2023, 8:50AM
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Nicole & Joel at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Nicole & Joel at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020. The gorgeous couple matched in all black.

June 30, 2023, 8:51AM
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Nicole Richie at LAX International Airport

Nicole Richie at LAX International Airport
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Nicole Richie and her daughter Harlow Madden at LAX International Airport on December 6, 2017. Nicole held her daughter’s hand as they entered the airport.

June 30, 2023, 8:50AM
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Nicole & Joel at the 2017 Baby2Baby Gala

Nicole & Joel at the 2017 Baby2Baby Gala
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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden arrive at the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on November 11, 2017. Joel wore all black while Nicole rocked a cheetah print dress.

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Nicole Richie and her children at LAX airport

Nicole Richie and her children at LAX airport
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Nicole Richie with daughter Harlow Madden and son Sparrow Madden at LAX Airport on June 22, 2014. She held both of her childrens’ hands at the airport.

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Nicole Richie with her daughter in LA

Nicole Richie with her daughter in LA
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Nicole Richie with her daughter Harlow Madden in Los Angeles on February 7, 2014. Nicole carried her little girl in her arms as they walked around the city.

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Nicole and Joel at the 2013 Baby2Baby Gala

Nicole and Joel at the 2013 Baby2Baby Gala
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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden attend the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles on November 9, 2013. Nicole wore a white top with a colorful skirt.

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Nicole & Joel at a SMET event

Nicole & Joel at a SMET event
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Joel Madden and Nicole Richie pose at the launch of the SMET fashion label in New York on February 8, 2007. Joel wore a black shirt while Nicole rocked a white dress.

June 30, 2023, 8:51AM