
Partner in crime! Nicole RichieAnd Joel Madden have stood by each other’s side through thick and thin over the course of their relationship.
After Richie, the Good Charlotte lead singer, began to charm Richie, the duo began to date in December 2006.
“When I first would see her around, we were friends,” Madden told Australia’s 60 minutesApril 2013. ”But I don’t think I’m the obvious choice. I’m always like, ‘Just give me a shot. Just give me one date.’ If I can get my foot in the door …”
Two years later, the Simple LifeMadden, an alum, welcomed Harlow their daughter in 2009. Sparrow followed in 2009. The couple announced their engagement on February 10, 2010 and were married in December 2010.
The Great News alum admitted in March 2012 that she and the Maryland native were “polar opposites” when they first got together.
“He’s very family-oriented,” Richie, who is the eldest daughter of Lionel Richie? Ocean Drive Magazine. “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.”
The California native spoke Us WeeklySeptember 2019: Having fun is the foundation for a successful relationship.
“I don’t know [if there’s]Secrets [to it], other than we love to laugh and have fun,” Nicole explained at the time. “It’s nice doing the journey of life together. Doing it with somebody else that has the same goals as you is a really fun way to live.”
She also gushed. Use that Madden is “the most supportive.”
One of the duo’s common goals is to instill good values in their children. “I think we just have to encourage kids to be themselves and to stand up for what they believe in and to stand up for something,” Nicole noted.
Nicole is so lucky in love that she decided to spread the love. She revealed that she founded a charity in July 2014. Cameron Diaz with Madden’s twin brother, Benji Madden.
“I’m going to take responsibility for everything!” she said on Andy Cohen Live: Watch What Happens. “I am a devoted sister-in-law. I’m happy for anyone who is happy, and I want everyone to be surrounded with love.”
Benji and Diaz tied the knot in January 2015. Raddix was announced as the first child of the couple in January 2020.
Take a look back at Nicole and Joel’s most romantic moments.