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Nicole Richie Profile |
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Birth Date: September 21, 1981
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Birth Place: Berkeley, California, USA
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Birth Name: Nicole Camille Escovedo
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Height: 5'1"
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Biography |
Nicole Richie was born in Berkeley, California, on
September 21, 1981. Her biological parents were Peter
Michael Escovedo, a member of Lionel Richie's band and
brother to '80s pop percussionist Sheila E., and an
anonymous backstage assistant.
At the age of 3, for financial reasons, Nicole moved in with
her father's bandmate Lionel and his then-wife Brenda
Harvey-Richie. Six years later, Richie officially adopted
Nicole.
There are plenty of privileges to being raised in affluent
circles. Nicole's formative years were spent at Los Angeles'
prestigious Buckley School, where she met and befriended
Paris Hilton, the heir to the Hilton empire.
But money is also often synonymous with the fast lane, and
as a teenager Nicole began partying hard and experimenting
with drugs and alcohol. Following her high school graduation
in 2000, she decided to go to college.
She enrolled in the University of Arizona, the same school
as pro basketball player Luke Walton and actress Heather
Blair. Nicole dropped out after two years.
At this point, with the influences of her youth still fresh
in her mind, Nicole decided to become a musician. She
founded the rock band Darling with model Josie Maran and
socialite sisters Soleil and Sofia Alberti.
On her own and on the loose, Nicole never broke out of the
pattern of her teenage years. In February of 2003, the
police pulled her over in Malibu. She was questioned and it
was soon discovered she was driving with a suspended
license. Upon searching her Mercedes-Benz, police found
heroin in the car and Nicole was immediately arrested. She
later plead guilty to all charges. Nicole was sentenced to
probation and ordered to attend a drug rehabilitation
program.
Nicole was first signed on to The Simple Life as a
replacement for Paris' sister Nicky, who was approached by
FOX executives, but wasn't interested in participating. The
show aired in December of 2003 and was successful enough to
justify two sequels (so far...): The Simple Life 2: Road
Trip and The Simple Life 3: Interns.
The fame that The Simple Life earned her allowed Nicole to
branch out. She made appearances on such shows as Eve
(starring rapper Eve), Punk'd, Rock Me Baby, and MADtv. She
was cast alongside Julie Bowen in Kids In America, and is
still working on breaking into the music industry.
Living drug-free in Los Angeles, Nicole has been
romantically linked to Elijah Blue Allman. In February 2005,
it was announced that she is engaged to disc jockey Adam "DJ
AM" Goldstein. |
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Other
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Her godfather is Michael Jackson.
Was adopted by Lionel Richie and his then-wife Brenda
Harvey-Richie.
Attended the University of Arizona at the same time as
professional basketball player Luke Walton, actress 'Tanisha
Harper' actress Heather Blair and reality TV star Kourtney
Kardashian.
She is currently (2004) a member of fledgling rock band
"Darling" along with model Josie Maran, and society sisters
Soleil Alberti and Sofia Alberti.
Is 1/2 Caucasian, 1/4 Black, and 1/4 Mexican.
Biological father is Peter Michael Escovedo.
Attended The Buckley School with her best friend Paris
Hilton.
Was offered and accepted the chance to star in "The Simple
Life" (2003) with her pal Paris Hilton after Nicky Hilton
turned it down.
Has a dog named Honeychild.
Has a dog, Foxy Cleopatra the Dog, named after 'Beyonce
Knowles' 's character in Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002).
Niece of Sheila E., Juan Escovedo and Zina Escovedo.
Graduated from Montclair College Prep School.
Her album will be coming out in early 2005.
Is friends with singer Fefe Dobson.
Her dad, Lionel Richie, wrote the song "Ballerina Girl" for
her.
Along with Tara Reid, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Bijou
Phillips, Kimberly Stewart and Lindsay Lohan one of
Hollywood's most famous Party girls.
Had a falling out with co-star and former best friend Paris
Hilton. [2005]
Along with 'Beyonce Knowles' , Veronica Webb, Kelly Osborn,
Angie Everhart' , Alexandra Richards, Irina Pantaeva, Marisa
Miller, Wyclef Jean, Rachel Hunter, Naomi Campbell, and
Janice Dickinson, she participated in the "Fashion for
Relief" show on 16 September, 2005 in New York, a benefit
for AmeriCares to support victims for Hurricane Katrina.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were among the celebrities
who attended.
Called off engagement to Adam Goldstein
Named #37 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list.
Deejay Adam Goldstein gave Richie a pink sapphire ring while
they were engaged.
Was one of the guests at Lindsay Lohan's 19th birthday party |
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