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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Embrace Parenthood: 'Always Wanted to Be a Mom'
24 Feb
Summary
- Nicole Richie has always dreamed of becoming a mother.
- The couple announced their first baby's arrival in December 2025.
- They met in 2022 and married in Tulum, Mexico in March 2025.

Nicole Richie shared her lifelong aspiration of motherhood, stating she has "always wanted to be a mom." She expressed excitement for this new phase of life with her husband, Justin Theroux.
The couple joyfully announced in December 2025 that they were expecting their first child. Their relationship began in 2022 after meeting through mutual friends in New York City, with Theroux immediately feeling a connection.
Richie and Theroux exchanged vows in March 2025 during a private and romantic wedding ceremony in Tulum, Mexico. The destination was chosen to honor the place where their love story blossomed, culminating in a beautiful, full-moon-lit weekend.
The actor proposed to Richie in August 2024 during a trip to Italy, a moment described by Richie as deeply emotional and filled with tears.
Richie and Theroux's journey from meeting to marriage and now to parenthood marks a significant and cherished chapter for them both.




