Nicole Richie facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nicole Richie
Richie in 2012
Born	Nicole Camille Escovedo (1981-09-21) September 21, 1981 (age 43) Berkeley, California, U.S.
Other names	Nikki Fre$h
Occupation	Media personality fashion designer actress
Years active	1996–present
Spouse(s)	Joel Madden ​ (m. 2010)​
Children	2
Parent(s)	Lionel Richie (father) Brenda Harvey Richie (mother) Peter Michael Escovedo (biological father) Karen Moss (biological mother)
Relatives	Sofia Richie (sister) Sheila E. (biological aunt) Benji Madden (brother-in-law) Cameron Diaz (sister-in-law)

Nicole Camille Richie (born September 21, 1981) is an American media personality, fashion designer, and actress. She became well-known after appearing on the TV show The Simple Life (2003–2007). On this show, she starred alongside her friend Paris Hilton.

After The Simple Life ended, Nicole continued her TV career. She was a judge on the reality show Fashion Star (2012–2013). Later, she starred in her own comedy series, Candidly Nicole (2014–2015). From 2017 to 2018, she played Portia Scott-Griffith in the sitcom Great News. In 2020, she became a judge on the competition series Making the Cut. Nicole also created her own lifestyle brand called House of Harlow. She has also written two books.

Early Life and Family

Nicole Camille Escovedo was born in Berkeley, California. Her background includes English, Mexican, and Creole African-American roots. Her biological father is Peter Michael Escovedo, and her biological mother is Karen Moss. When Nicole was three years old, her biological parents asked Lionel Richie and his first wife, Brenda Harvey Richie, to care for her. Lionel and Brenda became her guardians. Lionel Richie's 1986 song "Ballerina Girl" was written about Nicole.

Brenda Harvey and Lionel Richie officially adopted Nicole when she was nine. Nicole grew up around famous musicians her father knew, like Michael Jackson (who was her godfather), Prince, and Kenny Rogers. Music producer Quincy Jones once said he had known Nicole since she was a baby and that she was "a very smart girl."

Nicole graduated from Montclair College Preparatory School in 1999. She then went to the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, where she studied Arts and Media. She left college after two years and returned to California.

Career in Entertainment

Television Shows

In 2003, Nicole Richie and her friend Paris Hilton starred in the reality TV series The Simple Life. In the show, they lived for a month with a family in a small town called Altus, Arkansas. The first episode aired on Fox on December 2, 2003, and was watched by 13 million people. The show continued for two more seasons.

After a disagreement between Nicole and Paris, Fox stopped airing the show. However, it was picked up by E! Entertainment Television for its fourth season. The show then had a fifth season before ending.

Nicole has also appeared in other TV shows. She had guest roles in series like Eve, Six Feet Under, and Chuck. In 2010, she was a guest judge on the reality competition series Project Runway. From 2012 to 2013, she served as a judge on Fashion Star.

From 2014 to 2015, Nicole starred in her own comedy series called Candidly Nicole. This show was inspired by her funny posts on Twitter.

In 2016, Nicole was cast in the sitcom Great News. She played Portia Scott-Griffith, a news anchor. This was her first regular acting role in a TV series. The show premiered on NBC in April 2017 and ran for two seasons. Critics praised Nicole's performance, calling her "a really funny person" with "substantial comedic talents."

In 2020, Nicole created and starred in a digital series called Nikki Fre$h. In this show, she plays her rapper alter ego, Nikki Fre$h. That same year, she became a judge on the reality competition series Making the Cut.

Writing Books

In 2005, Nicole Richie wrote a novel called The Truth About Diamonds. The book was inspired by parts of her life but is mostly a fictional story. In early 2006, The Truth About Diamonds reached number 32 on The New York Times Best-Seller List for hardcover fiction.

Nicole's second novel, Priceless, was released in 2010. It tells the story of a girl who loses everything and then learns what is truly important in life.

Fashion Design

Richie promoting her House of Harlow brand in Sydney in 2012

Nicole Richie has been featured in many fashion magazines, including Harper's Bazaar, Seventeen, and Vogue. She has also modeled for advertising campaigns for brands like Bongo Jeans and Jimmy Choo.

In 2008, she launched her own jewelry line called House of Harlow. This line later grew to include clothing, shoes, eyewear, and home items, becoming a full lifestyle brand. In 2009, Nicole also designed a maternity clothing collection for the store A Pea in the Pod. In 2010, she expanded her fashion business with a women's clothing line called Winter Kate, named after her daughter's middle names.

In 2010, Nicole won "Entrepreneur of the Year" for her House of Harlow brand at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards. The brand was also nominated for "Best Celebrity Fashion Line" at the Teen Choice Awards. In 2012, she launched a collection for Macy's Impulse line and her first perfume, Nicole by Nicole Richie. Her second perfume, No Rules by Nicole Richie, was launched in 2014.

In 2017, Nicole became a brand ambassador for Urban Decay cosmetics. House of Harlow also teamed up with Urban Decay for a special makeup collection in 2018.

Music Career

Nicole Richie made her musical debut in 2005, playing the piano on the TV show The View. In 2010, she was featured on the charity song "We Are the World 25 for Haiti" to help earthquake victims. In 2013, she appeared in Christina Aguilera's music video for "Let There Be Love".

In 2020, Nicole announced she would release a comedy rap album under the name Nikki Fre$h. The album, titled Unearthed, was released on August 28, 2020.

Helping Others

In November 2007, Nicole Richie and her husband Joel Madden started The Richie Madden Children's Foundation. This foundation helps young mothers and children who are facing challenges. Nicole has also worked with many other charities, including the Red Cross, UNICEF, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation. She is also a board member of Baby2Baby, an organization that provides essentials for children in need.

In 2007, Nicole and Joel donated 100 baby gifts to new mothers through their foundation. In 2008, they filmed a UNICEF public service announcement to help people affected by a cyclone in Myanmar. They have also written blogs for UNICEF to encourage people to help children. In 2009, Nicole, Joel, and Benji Madden held a fundraiser for the UNICEF Tap Project, raising $100,000 to bring water to villages.

Nicole has been a board member of the Environmental Media Association for several years. She has also participated in charity auctions to raise money for her foundation, helping children in the US and other countries.

Personal Life

Richie and husband Joel Madden at the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010

In April 2005, there were reports that Nicole Richie and her longtime friend Paris Hilton were no longer speaking. They later became friends again in October 2006.

In December 2006, Nicole began dating singer Joel Madden from the rock band Good Charlotte. They have two children: a daughter born in January 2008 and a son born in September 2009. Nicole and Joel confirmed their engagement in February 2010 and got married on December 11, 2010. They live in Los Angeles, California.

Filmography

Music videos

Discography

• Unearthed (2020)

Singles

• "Stunnah" (2013)

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Nicole Richie para niños