Nicole Richie Reflects On Motherhood And Life On Tour
Nicole Richie’s kids got a taste of touring life at a young age. Speaking about her new partnership with ResortPass, Nicole, 42, shared some of her past travel experiences, particularly how she brought her two kids on tour with her husband, Joel Madden, the lead vocalist for Good Charlotte.
“When my kids were born, my husband was on tour, so they grew up on a tour bus,” Nicole shared.
“I was setting up a pack-and-play on the floor of the tour bus. We turned one of the bunks into cribs, and that’s how they spent a good portion of their childhood, which I think is fun,” she added.
Nicole and Joel share two children – daughter Harlow, 16, and son Sparrow, 14. Reflecting on her family’s preferences, Nicole noted the divide in their vacation choices. “My daughter and I love the beach, but my husband and son do not. It’s very Madden. Maddens do not like the beach, but my daughter loves it,” she said.
Adding that Joel and Sparrow are “more city people,” she continued, “My husband thinks it’s disgusting that I will lay in the sand. I don’t even need to have a towel. I just like to be there. I like to have the hot sand on me, jump in the water. That’s my idea of my dream vacation.”
However, her husband and son don’t share this enthusiasm. They don’t even like to “touch sand,” making family beach getaways a bit challenging.
In a recent sit-down with Interview Magazine, Nicole was asked about her views on motherhood. “Motherhood is the most wild ride and the absolute best,” she said.
She also shared her thoughts on raising twins, considering how Joel is one part of Good Charlotte alongside his twin brother Benji Madden. “Raising twins is nuts,” she said.
Back in April, Nicole discussed her kids’ reaction to her iconic status during an interview with Variety.
Despite their exposure to her past fame, she doesn’t believe her kids will follow in her footsteps into the entertainment industry. “I’m not sure. I highly doubt that my son does,” she said, adding, “My daughter might, but she’s not banging down my door asking about it. She’s really living that 16-year-old life.”
