Nicole Richie: Photos of the TV Personality

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September 21, 2023 2:19PM EDT
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Happy birthday Nicole Richie! Celebrate the star’s special day with photos of her through the years!

Nicole Richie rose to fame in 2003 when she and her friend, Paris Hilton starred in ‘The Simple Life.’ The show ran for five seasons but was canceled after a dispute between the girls. After the reality series ended, Nicole began acting, starring in films like Kids in America and American Dreams. She also wrote a semi-autobiographical novel, ‘The Truth About Diamonds,’ which landed on The New York Times Best-Seller List. She also has various fashion lines, and starred as a judge and mentor on NBC’s Fashion Star from 2012 to 2013.

Nicole is the daughter of Peter Michael Escovedo, a close friend of Lionel Richie. When she was three, Nicole’s parents could not financially provide for her, so she moved in with Brenda Harvey and Lionel; they adopted her when she was nine. Nicole married rocker Joel Madden in 2010, after four years of dating. They have two children; Harlow Winter Kate Madden and Sparrow James Midnight Madden. Scroll through the gallery above to see more pics of Nicole.

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Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie
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Nicole Richie rose to fame in 2003 when she and her friend, Paris Hilton starred in ‘The Simple Life.’ The show ran for five seasons but was canceled after a dispute between the girls. After the reality series ended, Nicole began acting, starring in films like Kids in America and American Dreams. She also wrote a semi-autobiographical novel, ‘The Truth About Diamonds,’ which landed on The New York Times Best-Seller List. She also has various fashion lines, and starred as a judge and mentor on NBC’s Fashion Star from 2012 to 2013.

Nicole is the daughter of Peter Michael Escovedo, a close friend of Lionel Richie. When she was three, Nicole’s parents could not financially provide for her, so she moved in with Brenda Harvey and Lionel; they adopted her when she was nine. Nicole married rocker Joel Madden in 2010, after four years of dating. They have two children; Harlow Winter Kate Madden and Sparrow James Midnight Madden. Scroll through the gallery above to see more pics of Nicole.

October 4, 2020, 1:02PM
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Nicole and Sofia Richie Meet Up For Lunch With Their Husbands

Nicole and Sofia Richie Meet Up For Lunch With Their Husbands
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Nicole and Sofia met up for a casual lunch date in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The sisters brought their respective husbands, Joel Madden and Elliot Grainge, for the outing to trendy eatery Toscana. 

May 18, 2023, 4:38PM
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Nicole Richie goes shopping with her family

Nicole Richie goes shopping with her family
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Nicole Richie, husband Joel Madden, and their daughter Harlow are seen doing some shopping in NYC on July 15, 2022. Nicole wore a black dress with matching sunglasses and put her hair up in a bun.

July 16, 2022, 11:19AM
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Nicole Richie At A Saint Laurent show

Nicole Richie At A Saint Laurent show
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Nicole Richie arrives at the Saint Laurent show as part of Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019. She stunned in a black mini dress with a plunging neckline.

October 4, 2020, 1:02PM
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Nicole Richie With Her Family

Nicole Richie With Her Family
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Nicole attends the unveiling of her dad Lionel Richie’s Hand and Footprint at The TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. She was joined by her siblings Miles Richie and Sofia Richie. 

October 4, 2020, 1:02PM
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Nicole At the REVOLVE Awards

Nicole At the REVOLVE Awards
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Nicole attends the #REVOLVEawards 2017 held at the Dream Hotel. She rocked a metallic green dress with a high split. 

October 4, 2020, 1:02PM
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Nicole At The 2019 Baby2Baby Gala P

Nicole At The 2019 Baby2Baby Gala P
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Nicole attends the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala Presented By Paul Mitchell. She opted for an elegant white dress with a black panel down the middle.

October 4, 2020, 1:02PM
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Nicole & Joel take their kids to Carbone

Nicole & Joel take their kids to Carbone
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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden take their rarely-seen children Harlow and Sparrow out to dinner in NYC on June 29. The family of four dined at the celebrity hotspot Carbone.

June 30, 2023, 8:43AM