She became a household name as the best friend of troublemaker and hotel heiress Paris Hilton on the hit reality TV show, The Simple Life. But Nicole Richie insists that she looks back fondly on those mischievous days.
The 30-year-old fashionista graces the latest issue of Ocean Drive magazine, and here are some excerpts of her interview:
On her husband, Joel Madden of Good Charlotte:
“Joel and I are complete polar opposites. He’s from southern Maryland. He’s very family-oriented. He grew up with four brothers and sisters. When we met, I was definitely going through a difficult time with my family, and having him have such a strong foundation really opened the doors and brought both of our families together.”
On her children:
“My daughter [Harlow] looks exactly like me, and she has Joel’s personality. She’s very careful. She doesn’t make a move without fully thinking about what the consequences would be and what that means. Sparrow looks exactly like Joel and has my personality. He’s just wild. I’m in for the ride. He’s two, and we’ve had broken fingers, we’ve been to the hospital. You cannot take your eye off of him for a second. He is just a full, free spirit.”On her wild past:
“You have to remember that I was 20 years old. I don’t know anybody who can look back at who they were at 20 and say, ‘I’m the exact same person.’ It’s all about evolving and growing. Who we are in our 30s is obviously very different than who we are in our 20s.”
