OlderThe Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation Launches
Parents-to-be Nicole Richie and Joel Madden launch the Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation at the Los Angeles Free Clinic on Monday in Hollywood. The couple hosted a surprise baby shower for 100 expectant and new moms and handed out more than $200,000 worth of gifts. People has the scoopage:
Nicole on the reactions of the expectant moms: “The looks on their faces were priceless. Some of them didn’t even believe us [when they saw the gifts]. They thought we were joking. Everything (Baby Bjorn products, cribs, mattresses and toys from Fisher-Price) they got, we got, so everything that will be in their nursery, will be in our nursery.”
Joel on why they started the foundation: “We grew up in Los Angeles and we want our child to be a part of the community, and to know that there’s a responsibility to help the community.”
Nicole on how they came up with the name of the foundation: “We named it the Richie Madden Children’s Foundation because we each have families and our families are close, and our family is involved.”
Joel on how fortunate he and Nicole have such loving families: “We’re lucky that we have families that get along and love each other [and] I think it’s great that our child will grow up as a part of that family.”
Joel on how good he felt after the event: “Sometimes people don’t want to believe that me and Nicole are just a young couple having a baby and we’re really excited. We don’t really get to share our lives with people. It’s nice to connect with people on a real level.”
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aw they look adorable!
#2
they look cute together !
LOL @ Nicole’s “O” face!!
Shes so big!
Cute.
seriously..she’s never looked better!
Yes, she is lovely.
She looks the best she’s ever looked-healthily thin, beautiful! Sounds like they are a very happy & responsible couple.
OMFG! It is momma and pappa Smurf! LOL!
they r like a fake couple.
wow.. i’m actually starting to think they are cute.. she looks STUNNING
She has never looked better.
Gorgeoussssssss
how BEAUTIFUL the young mom to be is!!:smile;
Nicole is out doing good things and that scab faux friend is out getting sausage lips to spread her germs. Luv Nic.
they are great together, and will be great parents. good for them, and they should be so thankful for having found each other.
she looks Amazing!
Wow!! Talk about someone ‘glowing’! She looks absolutely amazing! More beautiful than I have ever seen herl
This is my first comment ever, nicole is so beautifull pregnant , hair, skin, smile, make up n clothes are gorgeous . Congratulations Nicole and Joel that was a good surprise .
Nicole is glowing. ITA, so beautiful.
I really like this part:
“The couple hosted a surprise baby shower for 100 expectant and new moms and handed out more than $200,000 worth of gifts”.
she loooks so adorable and beautiful!! loves her 2 death! they look the perfect couple!!! loves u jared 4 posting about them =)
Wow she grew up damn fast. Good on her!
nicole looks so beautiful! please dont lose the weight after the baby!
yeah but i should also mention she is wearing a wig, look at the last picture, tell me thats not a wig!
OMG Nicole is gorgeous,her skin is beautiful.I’m 7 months pregnant and my face keeps breaking out.
What a terrific thing for her and Joel to do. Good for them. Kudos.
I’m so proud of NR. What a change. Keep it up my girl,.I have no doubt she will follow through. Let’s pray Paris doesn’t get pregnant,cuz of her need to keep the limelight only on her(in her mind).Or want a new something.That would be tragic for that baby. Wish I could have been at that event. They had fun.
This is really wonderful. Good for them. Nicole has definitely benefited from this relationship…she’s matured wonderfully.
PS: I thought Joel Madden grew up in Waldorf, MD…I actually know that for a fact. I took a photography class with a friend of his sisters.
*friend of his SISTER…singular not plural.
Fabulous & Fab,that’s right. Nicole I’m sooooo proud of you. Joel& Nicole = good parents. Best Wishes.
she looks good with the weight. nice to see she really is focused on changing her life and being mature. i wish them both luck.
Nicole looks absolutely beautiful pregnant.
Okay, are the extreme closeups really ******* necessary?
how sweet. thanks JJ. i luv seeing Nic. cute couple. i appreciate what their doing.
at least she’s doing something good, i like that, keep it up Nicole, btw, she looks really really good being preggers, she’s got beautiful eyes.
Yeah, Joel did grow up in Waldorf, but after the band, he moved to Cali?? I don’t know. I think he’s been living there a couple years, and Nicole grew up there, so that may have been his point.
But it’s so great of them to start the charity. I’m glad that they’re doing stuff to help those in need.
And they look great together.
gorgeous! Nicole is simply amazing!
the end
I’m not against any good deeds they want to do for their community, but talking of loving families, LIONEL RICHIE was never around for Nicole all the time she was going up??? Their PR should have them rehearsed a different speech
we should all forgive Lionel since Nicole clearly has.
# 10 Sanjuanpuma @ 12/03/2007 at 8:29 pm OMFG! It is momma and pappa Smurf! LOL!
please dont speak of your parents like that??
they cant help it.
BTW Nicole is beautiful. Luv her. Way to grow Nicole.
It’s great!
Love them
She looks wonderful
I love nicole. She looks amazing.Congratulations to her and joel.
I am soooo happy for Joel and Nicole. Good for them for giving something back!!!!
I am soooo happy for Joel and Nicole. Good for them for giving something back!!!!
Simply all good. Congrats to da pretty mommy an dad.
She looks so beautiful. I’m happy for them and I’m glad that they’re trying to grow and do the best they can. Their maturity shown through their efforts to grow up in readying to be parents has been remarkable.
Wow, she looks so pretty. She is just gorgeous.
I always thought Nicole’s money comes from her dad!!! I love Lionel, by the way!!!
Can anyone tell me her source of income other than “Simple Life”
Lets hope they stay together until the baby is born
pregnancy suits her very well.
She’s so beautiful, and she seems so happy , I wish her all the best.
OMG she looks GREAT!!
Look how white Nicole’s tongue is! Eww!
They seem so grounded. Suprisingly good. http://www.thevibratorsite.com.au
Nicole looks great and I am so impressed, she really got her act together and is doing a wonderful thing for others. It seems that preparing for this baby really changed her perspective on the world. All the power to them!
I like this couple.
wow, she looks GREAT!
wow, she looks GREAT!
# 53 Lola @ 12/04/2007 at 5:15 am
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Look how white Nicole’s tongue is! Eww!
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Look how black Lola’s heart is! Ewwwwwwww!! Gawd bless you to hon,obviously your’e perfect.:smile:
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Nic is a good person,despite being given away at the age of 3 to her parents employer’s. And not feeling worthy or thin enough, with Paris’ crowd of rich, classless friends,who bullied her, cause she was what they consider ‘fat’ not from ‘old money’,, ect,,& despite her not feeling worthy, because of all that and so much more. I read her book. She is growing. I’m very pleased to see her moving 4ward, giving back & trying to do the best she can, 1 day at a time.:smile:
Nic looks fabulous. I’ve never cared for her and was horrified when I heard she was pregnant, but it seems like she’s taking her health and life seriously. Hope she keeps a healthy weight and lifestyle post baby.
NR I have liked from the get go. Thought, knew, she had potential. She’s funny an fun as oh he11. Is a classic pianoist(sp),like myself. Never cared for PH she is scum, in plenty of ways. Sounds as if a lot of moms to be - pregnant still moms, were pleasantly surprise. NR you proved me right and xoxox to you an JM.
Good to see her happy!!!!
she is hot
OMG! They are adorable! Look at Nicole she is such a cutie, and u gotta love Joel I bet he is a wonderful boyfriend!!!
LOVE IT SHES SO PRETTY
AND THE MAKE THE CUTEST COUPLEE
Aww! They look so cute and happy together! Congratulations to them! Nicole looks beautiful!
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