Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie

Born Sept. 21, 1981

Nicole Richie is a Hollywood personality and socialite. Born Nicole Camille Escovedo in Berkeley, Calif., she is the adopted daughter of singer Lionel Richie. Her biological father Peter Escovedo is of Mexican and African American heritage and Nicole is famous percussionist Sheila E's niece. Richie became famous with her role alongside fellow celeb/socialite Paris Hilton in the Fox reality TV show The Simple Life. She made her acting debut in the comedic drama Kids in America and has guest-starred on several TV series, including Eve, Six Feet Under, American Dreams: 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter and Chuck. Richie has designed her own jewelry, shoes and apparel lines and has written two novels, The Truth About Diamonds and Priceless.

Puppy Love: Celebs & their Dogs
Puppy Love: Celebs & their Dogs

Ahhhh, puppy love—Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are seeing stars for more than one reason these days! Sure the teens are obviously really happy as far as their super-affectionate relationship is concerned, but it looks like the two just took things to the next level when they decided to adopt a dog...together!

Reportedly, the couple fell in love with Baylor, a gorgeous husky-mix, when they found him at a local animal shelter in Bieber's hometown in Canada and just couldn't leave without him. Gomez has always been an outspoken...

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Steppin' Out: Jennifer & Casper, Sara Paxton, Jessica Alba and more
Steppin' Out: Jennifer & Casper, Sara Paxton, Jessica Alba and more
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Best Dressed: 2012 Golden Globe Awards
The 8 Best Dressed Latinas at the Golden Globe Awards!

Our favorite fashionable stars lit up the red carpet at the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday. Deep blues and bright hues may have been the top trends, but which Latinas rocked it best? Check out our top picks below!

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Printed Leggings like Nicole Richie
10 Show-Stopping Printed Leggings

We can always count on Nicole Richie to inspire our fashion choices and a recent red carpet appearance of her wearing flashy yet classy printed leggings did just that. Printed leggings are one of the most versatile separates being worn in all seasons, for all styles, and all body types (including pregnant women!), so here are options for all your needs:

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The Most Eccentric Latino Celeb Baby Name Is….
The Most Eccentric Latino Celeb Baby Name Is…

In light of Beyoncé and Jay-Z naming their newborn daughter Blue Ivy Carter this past weekend, we immediately thought of our stars and asked Latina’s readers to vote on the most eccentric Latino celeb baby name. We listed 10 Latino celebrities who have pegged unique names to their offspring, including Nayib, Gloria Estefan’s son, and Harlow and Sparrow, Nicole Richie’s kids.

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POLL: Which Latino Celeb Baby Name is the Most Eccentric?
POLL: Which Latino Celeb Baby Name is the Most Eccentric?

Cyberspace buzzed this past weekend after hip-hop’s royalty couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their daughter Blue Ivy Carter to the world. The baby’s unique name got us thinking about our own celebrities who have also pegged their little ones with eccentric titles.

We compiled a list of some Latino celeb baby names that have drawn the most attention and want you to tell us – which do you think is the most eccentric?

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2011 Best Dressed
12 MORE Latinas Who Owned the Red Carpet in 2011!

If 2011 has taught us anything, it's that the Red Carpet=property of Latinas!

Earlier this week, we looked at 10 Latinas who owned the red carpet in 2011. Join us as we take a look at 12 MORE Latinas who owned the red carpet in 2011!

10 Latinas Who Owned the Red Carpet in 2011!

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Steppin' Out: Jessica Alba, Calle 13, Zoe Saldana and more
Steppin' Out: Jessica Alba, Tatyana Ali, Calle 13 and more
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Star Tracker: Nicole Richie, Selena Gomez, Michael Trevino and more!
Star Tracker: Nicole Richie, Selena Gomez, Michael Trevino and more!

—Spanish Duchess De Alba attended the premiere of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol with Tom Cruise on her arm! According to Blogamole, the 85 year-old hit the red carpet with the movie star who she had befriended when he was filming Knight & Day with Cameron Diaz in Spain. She attended that premiere as well.

—Nicole Richie...

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Sheila E/Nicole Richie
EXCLUSIVE: Sheila E. On Nicole Richie: “She’s Mexican—It’s In Her Blood”

Because Nicole Richie was raised by an adoptive father (soul singer Lionel Richie), and his then-wife Brenda Harvey—but her biological parents are musician named Peter Michael Escovedo and her Aunt Sheila Escovedo's then executive assistant named Karen—people always wonder if the socialite/reality star identifies as Latina. Iconic Mexican percussionist Sheila E (and Nicole's Titi)—answered that very question...

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