December 6th 2024.
Nicole Richie, known for her controversial past, has always been open and honest with her children about her wild-child days. The 43-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur shares two children, 16-year-old Harlow and 15-year-old Sparrow, with her husband Joel Madden, who is also the lead singer of Good Charlotte. Back in the early 2000s, Nicole and her socialite best friend Paris Hilton rose to fame with their hit reality show, The Simple Life, where they were known for their hard-partying Hollywood lifestyle.
During the peak of her career, Nicole faced numerous legal issues and had to go to rehab multiple times in order to get sober. But now, she is proud to say that she has come a long way and is open with her teenage children about her younger years. In an interview with Glamour, she shared, "I just so clearly remember what it's like to be a teenager. It feels like it happened yesterday for me. And they know everything I did."
Nicole's turbulent young life was well-documented on The Simple Life, and she recently reunited with Paris for a new project. The two friends have remained close throughout the years, and their bond is stronger than ever. Nicole admitted that her past took a toll on her emotional well-being, but she is proud of how far women have come in terms of standing up against negative media attention.
Last year, Nicole's father, music icon Lionel Richie, opened up about how his daughter's partying lifestyle "almost killed him." During an appearance on Drew Barrymore's talk show, he shared how watching Nicole and Paris, and at times Drew, get in trouble was terrifying for him. He even joked, "If I lived through that, I can live through anything." But he also mentioned how those years affected him and how he almost lost consciousness.
Despite the chaos, Lionel has always been a supportive and loving father to Nicole. He often received calls from the police in the middle of the night, and his first thought was always, "What has she done now?" He even recalled a time when Nicole was arrested for driving the wrong way down a freeway, and he couldn't believe it was happening. But now, looking back, he can laugh about it and is proud of how far his daughter has come.
Nicole's past may have been filled with controversy, but she has learned and grown from it. She is now a successful businesswoman and a loving mother, and she hopes to continue being transparent with her children and have open and honest communication. As for her father, he is just happy that those wild days are behind them, and they can all look back and laugh about it now.
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