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.

Nicole Richie on Charlie Sheen: ”He Needs to Take Responsibility for His Actions

Nicole Richie knows a thing or two about overcoming substance abuse issues. On Tuesday morning’s episode of ABC’s The View, the fashion designer and busy mom— who was on as a guest co-host for the day—had some words of wisdom for Charlie Sheen.

"I don't think that he should make it...

Star Tracker: Amaury Nolasco

— With five episodes still left in the season, Amaury Nolasco’s NBC police drama has been pulled from its Wednesday night slot. Luckily for us, the 40-year-old Puerto Rican actor is set to appear alongside Johnny Depp in this year’s The Rum Diary.

Nicole Richie likes being called Mrs. Madden! Oh, the...

SNEAK PEEK: Nicole Richie's Spring Fashion & Jewelry Lines

Nicole Richie gave Nylon magazine a rare peek behind the scenes of her upcoming Spring fashion and jewelry lines, Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960.

In this video, she explains who she designs for and how seriously she takes her role as a designer. Besides giving us a little insight into her work process, it also showed us a pair of sunglasses that already have us drooling! Did you see those fierce shades with the tassels? Check out the video below:

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Steal her Style: Nicole Richie’s Layered L.A. Look

We can always count on style maven Nicole Richie to add her personal flair to any outfit. She was wearing this layered ensemble when photographed leaving the Andy Lecompte salon in West Hollywood.

Here’s how to get Richie’s laid-back Los Angeles look for a whole lot less!

Star Tracker: Nicole Richie, Lin Manuel Miranda, and Christina Aguilera

— On Saturday, proud mama Nicole Richie threw a star-studded birthday bash for her daughter Harlow Madden (who turns 3 on Tuesday) at the Treehouse Social Club in Beverly Hills. Jessica Alba attended the birthday party with her husband Cash Warren and their 2- and-a-half-...

Star Tracker: Carlos Santana, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie and Elsa Pataky

Carlos Santana wed his girlfriend, drummer Cindy Blackman over the holidays in a beach ceremony in Hawaii. "Cindy is a match with everything that I am, from fire of passion to vulnerability," Santana told PEOPLE. "Everything tastes better when you share it with your soul mate."

—The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Tuesday via Twitter that ...