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Celebrity Biographies
Nicole Richie has been married to Joel Madden since December 11, 2010. They have been married for 6.6 years.
Entertainment - Actress
Why Famous: The Simple Life, reality series
Age: 35 (b. 9/21/1981)
Music - Singer
Why Famous: Lead singer for pop-punk group "Good Charlotte."
Age: 38 (b. 3/11/1979)
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Relationship Timeline
| Event | Start Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dating | 12/11/2006 | 1.5 years |
| Engaged | 6/1/2008 | 2.5 years |
| Married | 12/11/2010 | 6.6 years |
| Total | 10.6 years |
Children of this Relationship
| Name | Born | Age | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlow Winter Kate | 1/11/2008 | 9 yrs. | Female |
| Sparrow James Midnight | 9/9/2009 | 7 yrs. | Male |
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Relationship Information, Quotes, and Trivia
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Other Relationship Information about Nicole Richie and Joel Madden:
Nicole feels so secure with Joel because she knows he adores her.
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Classic Quotes by Nicole Richie and Joel Madden about their relationship:
"I would really want to be someone my child would look up to." Nicole Richie 7/2007
"I'm happier than I have ever been but I take nothing for granted. I have great friends, a great family, a great place to live and a beautiful baby. I've gone through a lot of hardship in my past but I really feel like I've come out on the other end. I'd really like to show how much I appreciate the fact that I'm still here, because I almost didn't get that chance." Nicole Richie
"Do I look like I'm pampering myself? I don't wear nail polish because she sucks on my fingers. I wear my hair up with her. I don't really shop. And I only wear heels after 7 p.m. No, I don't miss it." Nicole Richie
"When we get married, everyone will know. It will happen when it happens." Nicole Richie
"I love being Harlow's mom...Joel and I just sit and look at her with wonder." Nicole Richie 10/25/2008
"I owe my baby my life...[And] it would completely break my heart if Harlow got a tattoo." Nicole Richie 12/15/2008
"Harlow is obviously the most important part of my life." Nicole Richie 12/22/2008
"It's crazy!" Nicole Richie 12/22/2008
"You've got to work as a team, but she runs the ship." Joel Madden
"What's better than winning an Oscar? 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" Joel Madden 2/21/2009
"[Parenthood] gives you a lot of clarity. It's done great things for Nicole. You either embrace it or you don't; we fully embrace it!" Joel Madden 4/2008
"I get up at 7:30 every morning so that I am fresh by the time Harlow wakes up. We put on a concert for her. We have Disney music and a whole dance thing for her every single morning." Nicole Richie 2/2009
"Some day, of course [we'll get married]. Not tomorrow, not tonight." Nicole Richie 10/2008
"I love my daughter and do the best I can." Joel Madden 2/2009
"I am getting back into the swing of things [as a pregnant woman]!" Nicole Richie 3/7/2009
"I want five children - twin boys and three girls. I've wanted that since I was a little girl." Nicole Richie 6/2008
"I already have twins." Nicole Richie 3/23/2009
"My styles changed. I don't wear jewelry because she puts it in her mouth, and I don't wear heels because I run around after her." Nicole Richie 4/2009
"Craving goat cheese, pizza, watermelon, and wasabi. Now where am I going to find that combo? Yeah, right. You should see what he does when I ask for water!" Nicole Richie 4/7/2009
"Ah, the joys of pregnancy cravings." Joel Madden 4/3/2007
"I love being a mom!" Nicole Richie
"It's not in the rules that I can find. I haven't felt this small since the first time I asked Nic out." Joel Madden
"We don't know what the sex is. We waited on the first one and it was such an awesome experience that we can't wait to see what the next one is. It's exciting to wait it out. It's a lot easier. You've already been through it and it's not as intense and dramatic. We're a little more relaxed. It's actually kind of nice." Joel Madden 6/21/2009
"I'm not tall, dark and handsome...I don't think I'm the obvious choice. I was like, 'Just give me a shot! Just give me one date. If I get my foot in the door...'" Joel Madden
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