| Nicole Richie |
| Born |
Nicole Camille Escovedo
September 21, 1981 (1981-09-21) (age 28)
Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Occupation |
Socialite, actress, author, singer, TV personality |
| Years active |
2003 – present |
| Domestic partner(s) |
Joel Madden (2006 – present), 2 Children |
Nicole Camille Richie (born September 21, 1981) is an American actress, author, socialite, celebutante, singer, and television personality. The adopted daughter of soul singer Lionel Richie, she is perhaps best known for her role in the Fox reality television series The Simple Life, alongside fellow socialite and former best friend Paris Hilton.
Early life and family
Nicole Richie was born Nicole Camille Escovedo in Berkeley, California.1 In an interview with Ryan Seacrest in November 2005, Richie stated that she doesn't publicly identify her birth parents "for confidentiality reasons," and that they were friends of Lionel Richie and his wife Brenda before her birth.citation needed
At first, Lionel became her guardian.2 Then at age 2, Nicole went to live with Richie and his wife, Brenda Harvey, who began to raise her as their daughter. When she was three years old, Nicole began attending weekly sessions with a psychotherapist and remained in therapy throughout her childhood. She was legally adopted by the Richies when she was nine. Shortly after the adoption was formalized, Lionel's affair with another woman became public knowledge.3 The Richies went through a highly-publicized, bitterly acrimonious split, and as a result, indulged Nicole's every whim. "Their way of making me happy was to say yes to everything I wanted, but I don't think a little girl should have that much freedom," said Richie in an interview with Vanity Fair magazine.4 Lionel Richie remarried following the divorce, and through him, Nicole has two younger siblings, Myles (born 1994) and Sofia (born 1998).5
Richie has one godmother, Nancy Davis, daughter of Marvin Davis and mother of Brandon Davis. Richie's godfathers are Michael Jackson6 and Quincy Jones. Jones said in a People magazine interview that he has "known Nicole Richie since she was a baby. She's a very smart girl".7
Education
In addition to figure skating, Richie studied the guitar, cello, violin, and piano. In 1986, she started kindergarten at The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California where she met Paris Hilton. Richie graduated from Montclair College Preparatory School in 1999. She also studied Arts and Media for two years at the University of Arizona.6
Television
In 2003, Richie and best friend Paris Hilton starred in Season 1 of the reality series The Simple Life, in which they lived for a month with a family in the rural community of Altus, Arkansas. The series debuted on Fox on December 2, 2003, to high ratings. The premiere episode drew 13 million viewers, increasing Fox's Adults 18-49 rating to 79%.8
In Season 2, The Simple Life 2: Road Trip, the girls traveled the South driving a pink pick-up and living in a trailer. The girls had no money, credit cards or cell phones and were required to work various jobs during their trip to earn money. Their jobs included farm workers, mermaids in an underwater show, hotel maids, sausage makers, crawfishers, working for a baseball team, working in a beauty salon, Deputy Sheriffs, and working on a cattle ranch. The girls also stayed with different families or in trailer parks and on one occasion, a nudist resort.
In Season 3, The Simple Life 3: Interns, the girls traveled the East Coast on a bus, staying at 15 different families' houses. Unlike Season 2, the girls did not have a swanky home on wheels and instead were traveling around the north-east in a regular Greyhound bus that was also ferrying normal members of the public that were traveling to the same destination.
In late 2005, Fox chose not to renew The Simple Life, explaining that they didn't see a place for it in their schedule.9 A month later, cable network E! picked up the series for its fourth season. The Simple Life 4: 'Til Death Do Us Part, followed the girls as they traveled around California, acting as wife and mother to various families, though both would do tasks separately and not be seen together on screen.10
The Simple Life 5: The Simple Life Goes To Camp, debuted on E! on May 28, 2007, with Hilton and Richie reconciling on Richie's birthday in the season opener. For Season 5, Hilton and Richie worked as counselors at Camp Shawnee. The camp was host to five different specialty groups: Wellness Camp, Pageant Camp, Couples Camp, Survival Camp and Drama Camp, with two episodes focused on each specialty group.
Although Season 4 was a hit for E!, drawing nearly one million viewers per episode, Season 5 saw a sharp decline in ratings. While the premiere episode and ones that followed during this season drew about the same viewership, by the 7th episode the ratings had declined to around 700,000 viewers. It was announced on July 30, 2007 that the show would not be renewed for a sixth season.11
In 2005, Richie made her acting debut in the comedic drama Kids in America. Richie has guest starred in television series including Eve, Six Feet Under and American Dreams, 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter and Chuck.12
In July 2008, plans were announced to turn Richie's 2005 novel, The Truth About Diamonds, into a television series.13
Other work
Writing
In 2005, Richie wrote a semi-autobiographical novel, The Truth About Diamonds, which was released by Bharell Jackson Publishing. The novel is loosely based on her life, but is mostly fictional. It chronicles the life of Chloe Parker, the adopted daughter of a singer who makes her way through all of the hottest nightclubs and parties in Hollywood and battles a drug addiction.14 In early January 2006, The Truth About Diamonds peaked at number #32 in Hardcover Fiction on The New York Times Best-Seller List.15
Designer
In April 2007, Richie announced plans to start a jewelry, accessories, and sunglasses line along with a perfume and style book.16 In October 2008, she debuted a jewelry line, House of Harlow 1960.17 The line became available at Kitson's online boutique.18
In 2009, Richie joined maternity store A Pea in the Pod to create the new collection maternity clothes.19
Music
Richie was a member of the rock band "Darling" in 2009 along with Josie Maran and Soleil and Sofia Alberti.14 A year later, she made her musical debut on The View playing the piano.Although widely speculated that Richie is working on an album, she told People that it's not true; however, she said "I do eventually [want to record an album], but right now I have a lot on my plate"20. Richie also released a single in 2004 called "Dandelion".
In 2004, she auditioned for the part of Maureen in the popular Broadway hit, Rent, but did not get the part. In 2008, she was offered the lead role in the hit musical Chicago as Roxie Hart.21
Personal life
In April 2005, reports surfaced that Richie and longtime friend Paris Hilton were no longer speaking. Hilton commented on the reports stating, "It's no big secret that Nicole and I are no longer friends. Nicole knows what she did, and that's all I'm ever going to say about it."22 Neither Richie nor Hilton ever spoke publicly about the cause of the split, though rumors suggested that the pair fell out due to Nicole showing one of Paris' home made sex tapes to a group of their friends. The two eventually reconciled in October 2006.23
In early 2006, Richie made headlines with a dramatically thinner appearance, after spending two seasons of The Simple Life slightly heavier than her usual weight.24 In May she told Vanity Fair, "I know I'm too thin right now, so I wouldn't want any young girl looking at me and saying, 'That's what I want to look like.'"25 She also said, "I started seeing a nutritionist and a doctor. I was scared that it could be something more serious."26 During this time it was reported that she had also sought the help of a psychiatrist and a personal trainer.27 Later that year, in September, Richie stated "I am not anorexic. I am not bulimic. I do not have an eating disorder." 27 On October 27, 2006, it was announced that Richie was seeking treatment for "an inability to put on weight," though it is not treatment for an eating disorder.27
In March 2007, Richie was taken to the hospital for dehydration. On March 21, her reps announced she was diagnosed with hypoglycemia.28
Richie has had a string of high-profile relationships. She dated DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) from 2003 to 2005, and they broke up after a nine-month engagement.29 Richie was also briefly linked to childhood friend Brody Jenner of MTV's The Hills.30
Richie's highest profile relationship thus far has been with Good Charlotte lead singer Joel Madden. They have two children: daughter Harlow Winter Kate Madden (born January 11, 2008)31 and son Sparrow James Midnight Madden (born September 9, 2009).32
In October 2009, Richie was rear-ended by a photographer. She was reportedly injured at the scene, but declined a lift to the emergency room, instead seeking medical treatment from her own doctors. The photographer was arrested on suspicion of driving without a license. Richie has yet to comment on the incident.33
Legal problems
In February 2003, Richie was arrested in Malibu, California and charged with possession of heroin while driving with a suspended driver's license.34
On December 11, 2006, Richie was arrested by the California Highway Patrol after she failed a field sobriety test. She was charged with driving under the influence on State Route 134 in the Burbank/Glendale, California area. Several motorists had reported a black Mercedes-Benz G-Class entering the SR134 freeway on the exit ramp and traveling in the wrong direction.35 She admitted to using marijuana and Vicodin before the incident.35 July 27, 2007, Richie was sentenced to four days in jail,36 but served only about 82 minutes of the sentence as Richie checked herself into the Century Regional Detention Center in Lynwood, California on August 23, 2007 at 15:15 PDT and was released at 16:37 PDT.37
A spokeswoman for the sheriff's department told People magazine that Richie "was released early due to overcrowding in the jail system. This is standard procedure for nonviolent offenders." After spending 82 minutes in jail, Richie was "Of course pleasantly surprised to be released so quickly," said her attorney.38
Richie signed up for an 18-month SB 38 anti-drinking driver education program, according to papers filed with the Superior Court of California.39
Charity
In November 2007, Richie and Joel Madden created "The Richie Madden Children's Foundation".40 In May 2008, Nicole and Joel shot a UNICEF public-service announcement to generate aid for the cyclone-devastated Myanmar.41
Filmography
Discography
Singles
| Year |
Song |
Certification |
Album |
| 2005 |
"Dandelion (Demo Version)" |
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Unreleased (Leaked Track) |
Music videos
Awards and nominations
See also
References
- ^ According to the State of California. California Birth Index, 1905-1995. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com
- ^ Parkinson: Lionel Richie on Nicole Growing Up. Youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mId_fSEXio.
- ^ "Lionel Richie and wife, Diane Alexander, split - (lol)Celebrities - Brief Article". Jet Magazine. 2003-11-17. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1355/is_21_104/ai_110737611. Retrieved 2007-11-10.
- ^ Vanity Fair - Press Room: Nicole Richie Talks About Her Weight, Being a Role Model, and What Happened with Paris.
- ^ "Biography for Nicole Richie". http://www.nicolerichie.nl/nicole-bio.html. Retrieved 2008-06-17.
- ^ a b Celebrity Central: Nicole Richie. People.com. retrieved 2007-08-10
- ^ Lansing, Kimberly (2006-12-15). "Quincy Jones: Nicole Richie Is 'Caught Up in Hoopla'". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20004322,00.html. Retrieved 2007-03-10.
- ^ Rogers, Steve. FOX's 'The Simple Life' premiere draws 13 million viewers and the night's highest Adults 18-49 rating. Reality TV World. 3 December 2003.
- ^ Silverman, Stephen M. Paris & Nicole's Simple Life Canned. People.com. 13 October 2005.
- ^ E!Online - The Simple Life Lives. E! Online.com.
- ^ Serpe, Gina. E! News - A Simple Goodbye for Paris, Nicole. E! Online.com. 30 July 2007.
- ^ "Nicole Richie to Appear on NBC's Chuck". usmagazine.com. 2008-06-25. http://www.usmagazine.com/nicole-richie-to-appear-on-nbcs-chuck. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
- ^ "Nicole Richie's Book to be Made Into a TV Show". usmagazine.com. 2008-07-11. http://www.usmagazine.com/nicole-richies-book-to-be-made-into-a-tv-show.
- ^ a b real lives: Nicole Richie. The Biography Channel.
- ^ The New York Times Best-Seller List: January 2006 February 29, 2008.
- ^ Nicole Richie Launching Signature Fragrance And Accessories Lines. ExpoSay.com. 2 LMAOOO April 2007.
- ^ "Nicole Richie's mini-me fashion collection". marieclaire.co.uk. 2008-06-05. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/fashion/259274/nicole-richie-s-mini-me-fashion-collection.html. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
- ^ Nicole Richie’s House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry Line Now on Sale New York Magazine. 10/29/08. Retrieved August 5, 2009
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: Nicole Richie’s Maternity Line for A Pea in the Pod". stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com. 2009-08-05. http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2009/08/05/exclusive-sneak-peek-nicole-richies-maternity-line-for-a-pea-in-the-pod/. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
- ^ http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20246898,00.html
- ^ UsWeekly Nicole Richie Offered Lead Role in "Chicago." February 29, 2008.
- ^ "Paris Speaks Out About Split With Nicole". people.com. 2005-04-21. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1052425,00.html. Retrieved 2008-08-03.
- ^ Alexander, Bryan and Lisa Ingrassia. Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie: Friends again? People.com. 10 October 2006.
- ^ Fast-Shrinking Teen Queens Influence Young Girls. ABCnew.go.com. 13 May 2005.
- ^ CNN Showbiz Tonight transcript of May 5, 2006
- ^ Lehner, Marla (2006-05-06). "Nicole Richie: 'I'm Too Thin'". People Magazine. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,1190900,00.html. Retrieved 2007-11-11.
- ^ a b c Lehner, Marla. "Nicole Richie: 'I'm Too Thin' " People.com. 4 May 2006.
- ^ "Rep Says Nicole Richie Is Hypoglycemic." People.com. 21 March 2007.
- ^ ""Nicole Richie's Companions"". Hollywood.com. 2006. http://www.hollywood.com/celebrity/Nicole_Richie/1707434.
- ^ Ingrassia, Lisa (2006-10-05). "Nicole Richie & Brody Jenner Break Up". People Magazine. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,26334,1542769,00.html. Retrieved 2007-11-10.
- ^ "Interview with Lionel & Nicole Richie". Larry King Live. CNN. 2009-05-28. http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0905/28/lkl.01.html.
- ^ http://nicolerichie.celebuzz.com/2009/09/excited-to-announce/
- ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a180698/nicole-richie-hurt-in-car-accident.html
- ^ The Smoking Gun - May 9, 2003. The Smoking Gun. 9 May 2003.
- ^ a b Lee, Ken and Stephen M. Silverman. Police: Nicole Said She Smoked Pot, Took Vicodin. People magazine. December 13, 2006.
- ^ TV Star Jailed Over Drug-Driving. Sky News.com. 28 July 28 2007.
- ^ Winton, Richard. publisher=Los Angeles Times (August 24, 2007). "Nicole Richie's 82 minutes in jail - The 'Simple Life' star is in and out for a DUI. A sheriff's official says overcrowding mandates the mini-sentence.". http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-richie24aug24,1,3717489.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-california. Retrieved 2007-08-24.
- ^ Lee, Ken (2007-08-24). "Nicole Richie 'Pleasantly Surprised' by Early Release". People.com. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20053292,00.html.
- ^ Norman, Pete (2007-09-28). "Nicole Richie Enrolls in Alcohol Education Program". http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20058919,00.html. Retrieved 2007-12-12.
- ^ "Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Start Charity for Kids". US Magazine. 2007-11-17. http://www.usmagazine.com/nicole_and_joel_2. Retrieved 2007-11-17.
- ^ UNICEF: Nicole Richie & Joel Madden PSA for Myanmar YouTube.com. Retrieved on August 5, 2009.
- ^ Nicole Richie Gets a Golden Pacifier OK! Magazine.com. May 22, 2008.
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Richie, Nicole |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES |
Escovedo, Nicole Camille |
| SHORT DESCRIPTION |
Television personality, actress, author |
| DATE OF BIRTH |
September 21, 1981 |
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Berkeley, California, U.S. |
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