Nicole Richie - Katie Bleacher & Dean Everard Photoshoot 2011

Nicole Camille Richie (born Nicole Camille Escovedo; September 21, 1981) is an American fashion designer, author, actress, singer and television personality. Richie rose to prominence for her role in the Fox reality television series, The Simple Life, alongside her childhood best-friend and fellow socialite Paris Hilton, which lasted five seasons.The show was a massive hit for the FOX network, premiering with 13 million viewers, and brought Richie and Hilton to international recognition. Richie's personal life attracted significant media attention during The Simple Life's three year run and she was a constant fixture of tabloid journalism throughout her 20's.