Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie first stepped into the limelight as a reality star on The Simple Life, where she starred alongside her childhood friend Paris Hilton. The show, which ran from 2003 to 2007, made her a household name. After the series ended, she moved into hosting and judging, appearing on Fashion Star and Making the Cut. She also had a recurring role in the sitcom Great News and starred in her own unscripted comedy, Candidly Nicole.

Born in Berkeley, California, she is of mixed-race heritage, primarily Caucasian, and her background includes English, Mexican, and Creole roots. She is American. Her biological father, Peter Michael Escovedo, is the brother of musician Sheila E., and her sister is model Sofia Richie. When she was three, her biological parents placed her in the care of Lionel Richie and his first wife, Brenda Harvey Richie, who became her guardians. Lionel wrote his 1986 hit "Ballerina Girl" about her.

In fashion, she founded the lifestyle brand House of Harlow and has published two novels. She stands at 5'1" with a slim build, brown hair, and hazel eyes. She has a nose stud and a left nipple ring. She is a straight woman. With 7.1 million Instagram followers, she still commands a large audience for her work in entertainment and design.