Nicole Richie
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Nicole Richie (born Nicole Camille Escovedo, September 21, 1981) is an American media personality, fashion designer, and actress, best known as the founder and creative director of the lifestyle brand House of Harlow 1960.
She gained prominence as co-star of the reality TV show 'The Simple Life' alongside Paris Hilton, and is the adoptive daughter of singer Lionel Richie.
In early 2026, Nicole Richie made headlines confirming that her 18-year-old daughter Harlow goes by her middle name, Kate Madden.
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Nicole Richie has traded reality TV drama for designing boho-chic jewelry that makes every outfit feel like a red-carpet afterparty.
When Nicole Richie celebrated her daughter's 18th birthday, she casually dropped that Harlow goes by Kate – because why stick to one fabulous name when you can have two.
Fans digging through Nicole Richie's Instagram feed realize her style evolution puts Paris Hilton's closet to shame.
Nicole Richie's House of Harlow pieces are the secret weapon for turning a coffee run into a fashion statement.