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Nicole Richie Seemingly Reacts to Hilary Duff's New Song Amid Joel Madden Rumors
13 Nov
Summary
- Joel Madden reshares wife Nicole Richie's post supporting Hilary Duff's new song
- Lyrics of Duff's song "Mature" reference a past relationship with an older man
- Madden and Duff dated from 2004 to 2006
As of November 13, 2025, Joel Madden, the 46-year-old frontman of the band Good Charlotte, is shutting down any speculation about his past relationship with singer Hilary Duff. The two dated from 2004 to 2006 when Duff was in her early 20s and Madden was in his mid-30s.
Amid the release of Duff's new single "Mature," which references a relationship with an older man, Madden has shown his support for the 38-year-old singer. He reshared an Instagram Story post from his wife, Nicole Richie, in which she and Duff are seen laughing together in the grass. Richie jokingly wrote that "mature" is not the word she would use to describe them, but praised the song as a "BOP."
Madden's public display of support for Duff's new music suggests he is not bothered by the rumors that her lyrics may be inspired by their past romance. The two have both moved on with their lives, with Madden married to Richie since 2010 and Duff married to musician Matthew Koma, with whom she co-wrote "Mature."
