Nicole Richie is famous for being the adopted daughter of Lionel Richie. Nicole went through a very rough time in her life when she first made it into the spotlight as a celebrity famous for nothing, and acquired an alcohol and drug addiction that she later received help with through rehab.

Nicole has also been the center of many conversations about her weight and possible eating disorders. Currently Nicole is with Good Charlotte band member Joel Madden and they are expecting their second child.

Things you may not know about Nicole Richie are that her godfathers are Quincy Jones and the late Michael Jackson. Richie was a figure skater during her childhood years and also played cello, guitar and violin.

After attending and graduating from high school at Montclair College Prep she went on to the University of Arizona for a brief two year stint where she studied Arts and Media.