01of 42SHOPPING SPREEAKM-GSIIt’s mommy-and-me day for Harlow, 5, andNicole Richieas they enjoy a little retail therapy July 2 in Beverly Hills.

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EDGY MOM: NICOLE RICHIE

It’s mommy-and-me day for Harlow, 5, andNicole Richieas they enjoy a little retail therapy July 2 in Beverly Hills.

02of 42SO FLYAKM-GSIIs that you, Nicole? The designer is barely recognizable in her all-black ensemble, while keeping her hands full with Harlow, 5, and Sparrow, 3½, at LAX on May 31.

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SO FLY

SO FLY

Is that you, Nicole? The designer is barely recognizable in her all-black ensemble, while keeping her hands full with Harlow, 5, and Sparrow, 3½, at LAX on May 31.

03of 42SHOW-ING OFFAKM-GSISparrow, 3½ looks dapper in a cool graphic tee (it has a printed-on bow-tie and suspenders!), jeans and cowboy boots alongside his mom while en route to seePeter Panat Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre.

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SHOW-ING OFF

SHOW-ING OFF

Sparrow, 3½ looks dapper in a cool graphic tee (it has a printed-on bow-tie and suspenders!), jeans and cowboy boots alongside his mom while en route to seePeter Panat Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre.

04of 42COZY & CUTESplash News OnlineHarlow, 5, and Richie stay snug in complementary knits paired with black pants during a Dec. 1 outing in Studio City, Calif.

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COZY & CUTE

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COZY & CUTE

Harlow, 5, and Richie stay snug in complementary knits paired with black pants during a Dec. 1 outing in Studio City, Calif.

05of 42YO GABBA CREWJohn Shearer/Invision/APOn Nov. 21, the fun foursome pose for a family photo backstage atYo Gabba Gabba! Live!at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre.

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YO GABBA CREW

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YO GABBA CREW

On Nov. 21, the fun foursome pose for a family photo backstage atYo Gabba Gabba! Live!at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre.

06of 42DOUBLE BUNDLEFameFlynetJoel Maddenmakes heavy lifting look easy, toting 4-year-old daughter Harlow and 2-year-old son Sparrow during an Aug. 19 Beverly Hills birthday party.

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DOUBLE BUNDLE

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DOUBLE BUNDLE

Joel Maddenmakes heavy lifting look easy, toting 4-year-old daughter Harlow and 2-year-old son Sparrow during an Aug. 19 Beverly Hills birthday party.

07of 42MAKING A MEMORYCourtesy Taronga zoo - twitterThe couple and their children strike a pose May 16 while touring Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, where they fed the animals and mingled with a giraffe. “Can’t get enough. We’ll be back fo sho,” MaddenTweeted.

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MAKING A MEMORY

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MAKING A MEMORY

The couple and their children strike a pose May 16 while touring Sydney’s Taronga Zoo, where they fed the animals and mingled with a giraffe. “Can’t get enough. We’ll be back fo sho,” MaddenTweeted.

08of 42’BU, YOU’RE ITSurvivor/Pacific Coast NewsRichie keeps a close watch on Sparrow and Harlow, who spread out to explore the beach during a day of fun and sun in Malibu, Calif., on April 9.

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‘BU, YOU’RE IT

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‘BU, YOU’RE IT

Richie keeps a close watch on Sparrow and Harlow, who spread out to explore the beach during a day of fun and sun in Malibu, Calif., on April 9.

09of 42FAMOUS FRIENDSCourtesy Disney on IceCelebrity has its perks! Richie and Madden introduce their little ones, 3-year-old Harlow and 2-year-old Sparrow, to Woody and Buzz Lightyear on Dec. 17 after taking in a performance ofDisney on Ice: Toy Story 3at L.A.’s Staples Center.

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FAMOUS FRIENDS

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FAMOUS FRIENDS

Celebrity has its perks! Richie and Madden introduce their little ones, 3-year-old Harlow and 2-year-old Sparrow, to Woody and Buzz Lightyear on Dec. 17 after taking in a performance ofDisney on Ice: Toy Story 3at L.A.’s Staples Center.

10of 42BEST FOOT FORWARDFern/Splash News OnlineHarlow struts her stuff in high-waist shorts and a LAmade cardigan en route to ballet practice with mom in Beverly Hills on Nov. 16.

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Harlow struts her stuff in high-waist shorts and a LAmade cardigan en route to ballet practice with mom in Beverly Hills on Nov. 16.

11of 42FAB FOURXposureThe family of four makes a regal arrival on Oct. 2 at the Disney Princess Parade, held at London’s Kensington Palace, where Rapunzel was introduced as the brand’s latest lady-in-waiting.

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The family of four makes a regal arrival on Oct. 2 at the Disney Princess Parade, held at London’s Kensington Palace, where Rapunzel was introduced as the brand’s latest lady-in-waiting.

12of 42BLACK MAGICRameyThat’s one fashionable family! Richie keeps her color-coordinated brood – daughter Harlow, 3, and son Sparrow, 21 months – close during an afternoon stroll in the Hollywood Hills on June 16.

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BLACK MAGIC

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THREE OF A KIND

That’s one fashionable family! Richie keeps her color-coordinated brood – daughter Harlow, 3, and son Sparrow, 21 months – close during an afternoon stroll in the Hollywood Hills on June 16.

13of 42STEP RIGHT UPX17Richie and Sparrow, 18 months, bring up the rear as daughter Harlow, 3, pounds the pavement April 5 during a park playdate in Studio City, Calif.

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Richie and Sparrow, 18 months, bring up the rear as daughter Harlow, 3, pounds the pavement April 5 during a park playdate in Studio City, Calif.

14of 42FLYING HIGHMatei/GVk/Bauer-GriffinAway we go! Dad Madden gives 3-year-old Harlow a lift as the pair prepares to catch a flight out of LAX on March 2.

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FLYING HIGH

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Away we go! Dad Madden gives 3-year-old Harlow a lift as the pair prepares to catch a flight out of LAX on March 2.

15of 42CAPPED OFFNathanael Jones/Matt Smith/Pacific Coast NewsLittle Sparrow Madden, 17 months, keeps mom company during a coffee run Feb. 17 in L.A.

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CAPPED OFF

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Little Sparrow Madden, 17 months, keeps mom company during a coffee run Feb. 17 in L.A.

16of 42TAKE A HIKEMP/Rocstar/FlynetThree-year-old Harlow leads the way for mom and brother Sparrow, 17 months, while exploring the great outdoors on Feb. 5 in the Hollywood Hills.

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TAKE A HIKE

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TAKE A HIKE

Three-year-old Harlow leads the way for mom and brother Sparrow, 17 months, while exploring the great outdoors on Feb. 5 in the Hollywood Hills.

17of 42BIRTHDAY BUNCHRamon/AKMA few days after throwing Harlow astar-studded bash, the proud parents – andnewlyweds! – take theirbirthday girland her little brother Sparrow, 16 months, out for a walk in Hollywood on Jan. 11. “Happy Birthday to my little princess,” MaddenTweeted. “You make mommy and daddy so proud.”

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BIRTHDAY BUNCH

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BIRTHDAY BUNCH

A few days after throwing Harlow astar-studded bash, the proud parents – andnewlyweds! – take theirbirthday girland her little brother Sparrow, 16 months, out for a walk in Hollywood on Jan. 11. “Happy Birthday to my little princess,” MaddenTweeted. “You make mommy and daddy so proud.”

18of 42MONSTER MASHCharley Gallay/WireImageThe Richie-Madden crew party it upYo Gabba Gabba!-style with Muno and Brobee at a live show at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre on Nov. 27, 2010. “Greetings from Gabba-land!” RichieTweeted.

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MONSTER MASH

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MONSTER MASH

The Richie-Madden crew party it upYo Gabba Gabba!-style with Muno and Brobee at a live show at L.A.’s Nokia Theatre on Nov. 27, 2010. “Greetings from Gabba-land!” RichieTweeted.

19of 42DADDY & MEFameTime for some father-daughter bonding! Madden keeps a protective hand on daughter Harlow, 2½, after dining at a Hollywood California Pizza Kitchen with Richie and 13-month-old son Sparrow (not pictured) on Oct. 7, 2010.

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DADDY & ME

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Time for some father-daughter bonding! Madden keeps a protective hand on daughter Harlow, 2½, after dining at a Hollywood California Pizza Kitchen with Richie and 13-month-old son Sparrow (not pictured) on Oct. 7, 2010.

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PARTY OF THREE

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PARTY OF THREE

21of 42BIRDS OF A FEATHERFameLooks like rock star style runs in the family! Richieescortsher Mohawk-sporting son Sparrow, 9 months, on a shopping adventure in Studio City, Calif., on June 28.

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BIRDS OF A FEATHER

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Looks like rock star style runs in the family! Richieescortsher Mohawk-sporting son Sparrow, 9 months, on a shopping adventure in Studio City, Calif., on June 28.

22of 42LAUGH FACTORYRameyLook who’s got a case of the giggles! Harlow, 2, finds her funny bone while hanging out with dad Joel at The Grove in L.A. on May 3.

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LAUGH FACTORY

LAUGH FACTORY

Look who’s got a case of the giggles! Harlow, 2, finds her funny bone while hanging out with dad Joel at The Grove in L.A. on May 3.

23of 42ARM CANDYFameRichie keeps her little man, 7-month-old Sparrow, close whilestepping outin Studio City, Calif., on April 19.

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ARM CANDY

ARM CANDY

Richie keeps her little man, 7-month-old Sparrow, close whilestepping outin Studio City, Calif., on April 19.

24of 42TUTU CUTE!FameI’m tired mommy! Richie gives her little dancing queen – 2-year-old Harlow – a lift after attending a dancing class in Los Angeles, Calif. on March 25.

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TUTU CUTE!

TUTU CUTE!

I’m tired mommy! Richie gives her little dancing queen – 2-year-old Harlow – a lift after attending a dancing class in Los Angeles, Calif. on March 25.

25of 42LITTLE SONGBIRDKevin Mazur/WireImageWho was the cutest little crooner at Henson Studios in Los Angeles Feb. 1? Two-year-old Harlow! The toddler joined dad Madden torecord an updated versionof “We Are The World” to benefit Haitian earthquake relief. “Watched Harlow flirt with Kanye, Carey Hart, Busta [Rhymes], Sean Garrett and the Jonas Brothers,” Joel Tweeted. “Just like her mom [Nicole Richie], she plays hard to get.”

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LITTLE SONGBIRD

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LITTLE SONGBIRD

Who was the cutest little crooner at Henson Studios in Los Angeles Feb. 1? Two-year-old Harlow! The toddler joined dad Madden torecord an updated versionof “We Are The World” to benefit Haitian earthquake relief. “Watched Harlow flirt with Kanye, Carey Hart, Busta [Rhymes], Sean Garrett and the Jonas Brothers,” Joel Tweeted. “Just like her mom [Nicole Richie], she plays hard to get.”

26of 42FUNNY FAMILYnicolerichie.celebuzz.comCall it the silly life. Richie squeezes next to Madden and Harlow, 23 months, with new arrival, 3-month-old son Sparrow, forthis seriesof whimsical family photos posted onher Web siteDec. 9.

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FUNNY FAMILY

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FUNNY FAMILY

Call it the silly life. Richie squeezes next to Madden and Harlow, 23 months, with new arrival, 3-month-old son Sparrow, forthis seriesof whimsical family photos posted onher Web siteDec. 9.

27of 42INTRODUCING SPARROW!Justin CoitMeet Sparrow James Midnight Madden! Six weeks after welcoming their first son, Richie and Madden – along with their 21-month-old daughter Harlow – areshowing offthe latest addition to their family. “I couldn’t be happier,” says Richie. “The only thing you want is for your kids to be healthy and happy, and they are. I’m right where I belong.”

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INTRODUCING SPARROW!

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INTRODUCING SPARROW!

Meet Sparrow James Midnight Madden! Six weeks after welcoming their first son, Richie and Madden – along with their 21-month-old daughter Harlow – areshowing offthe latest addition to their family. “I couldn’t be happier,” says Richie. “The only thing you want is for your kids to be healthy and happy, and they are. I’m right where I belong.”

28of 42EARLY RISERSSplash News OnlineA happy Harlow, 18 months,gets a liftfrom mom Richie while the duo – plus dad Madden – stroll through Santa Monica, Calif., after breakfast on July 19.

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EARLY RISERS

EARLY RISERS

A happy Harlow, 18 months,gets a liftfrom mom Richie while the duo – plus dad Madden – stroll through Santa Monica, Calif., after breakfast on July 19.

29of 42TOT TOTINGFlynetWhat a pair! A boho Richieflashes a smilewhile leaving The Acorn Store in Santa Monica, Calif. with 17-month-old daughter Harlow on June 14.

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TOT TOTING

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TOT TOTING

What a pair! A boho Richieflashes a smilewhile leaving The Acorn Store in Santa Monica, Calif. with 17-month-old daughter Harlow on June 14.

30of 42LUNCH DATEAhmad Elatab-SaleemElatab/Splash news OnlineCheese! Harlowtakes a shineto having her picture taken as she arrives at Cafe Med for a late lunch with mom Richie on April 29th in Los Angeles.

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LUNCH DATE

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LUNCH DATE

Cheese! Harlowtakes a shineto having her picture taken as she arrives at Cafe Med for a late lunch with mom Richie on April 29th in Los Angeles.

31of 42BABE IN ARMSRIV/FameExpectant mom Richietotes15-month-old daughter Harlow – and her toy giraffe! – through Hollywood on April 23rd. The pair reportedly made a pit stop at a Starbucks. Check out Harlow’s adorable headband!

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BABE IN ARMS

Expectant mom Richietotes15-month-old daughter Harlow – and her toy giraffe! – through Hollywood on April 23rd. The pair reportedly made a pit stop at a Starbucks. Check out Harlow’s adorable headband!

32of 42PARK PLAYDATERameyHarlow, 15 months, had agrand old timeat the playground on Apr. 5 – running through the grass with expectant mom Richie and digging in the sandbox – but when it was time to go, she wasn’t a happy camper!

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PARK PLAYDATE

PARK PLAYDATE

Harlow, 15 months, had agrand old timeat the playground on Apr. 5 – running through the grass with expectant mom Richie and digging in the sandbox – but when it was time to go, she wasn’t a happy camper!

33of 42PURPLE HAZEFameAfter spending most of the week in NYC for the fashion shows, Richie and daughter Harlow arrive back in Los Angeles, landing at LAX on the afternoon of Feb 20.

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PURPLE HAZE

PURPLE HAZE

After spending most of the week in NYC for the fashion shows, Richie and daughter Harlow arrive back in Los Angeles, landing at LAX on the afternoon of Feb 20.

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GRINNING GAL

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GRINNING GAL

35of 42HARLOW’S HELLOGuerin-Kis Derdei/RameyHello there! RichieintroducesHarlow to a stuffed elephant after the 13-month-old showed interest in it while out shopping in SoHo on Feb. 17. The pair were in town for Fashion Week.

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HARLOW’S HELLO

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HARLOW’S HELLO

Hello there! RichieintroducesHarlow to a stuffed elephant after the 13-month-old showed interest in it while out shopping in SoHo on Feb. 17. The pair were in town for Fashion Week.

36of 42SHE SPIES!LIMELIGHTThe perceptive little girl spots the snappers while out for a walk with Mom in December. Richie, 27, told PEOPLE that since Harlow’s birth, her priorities have changed. “She’s never out of my mind. I stop doing things for me anymore. Everything is for her.”

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LIMELIGHT

SHE SPIES!

The perceptive little girl spots the snappers while out for a walk with Mom in December. Richie, 27, told PEOPLE that since Harlow’s birth, her priorities have changed. “She’s never out of my mind. I stop doing things for me anymore. Everything is for her.”

37of 42HARLOWWINTERIZESFlynetLike mother, like daughter! Keeping warm in almost-matching knit caps, Richie and then-10-½-month-old Harlow – snacking on a giraffe! – enjoy a weekend playdate in West Hollywood.

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Squeaky Clean Fun

Like mother, like daughter! Keeping warm in almost-matching knit caps, Richie and then-10-½-month-old Harlow – snacking on a giraffe! – enjoy a weekend playdate in West Hollywood.

38of 42DADDY’S GIRLBrian DobenProud Papa Madden, 29, is obviously smitten with his daughter. Shortly after her birth, the Good Charlotte rocker told PEOPLE, “I can’t imagine life without her. She’s the most important thing in the world to us.”

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DADDY’S GIRL

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DADDY’S GIRL

Proud Papa Madden, 29, is obviously smitten with his daughter. Shortly after her birth, the Good Charlotte rocker told PEOPLE, “I can’t imagine life without her. She’s the most important thing in the world to us.”

39of 42SUN-KISSED SWEETIERon Asadorian/Splash News OnlineAt just 1 year old, Harlow is already headed toward fashionista status. “She likes to dress up,” says Richie. “She loves putting on tights and bows and stuff like that. I just let her wear what’s comfortable for her. But she loves those tights.”

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SUN-KISSED SWEETIE

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SUN-KISSED SWEETIE

At just 1 year old, Harlow is already headed toward fashionista status. “She likes to dress up,” says Richie. “She loves putting on tights and bows and stuff like that. I just let her wear what’s comfortable for her. But she loves those tights.”

40of 42PARTY OF THREEFlynetSo who’s the tougher parent? Madden says he prefers to “do all the fun stuff and break some of the rules,” while girlfriend Richie keeps “everything in order.” Regardless, he says parenthood is “the best thing that’s ever happened to us.”

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So who’s the tougher parent? Madden says he prefers to “do all the fun stuff and break some of the rules,” while girlfriend Richie keeps “everything in order.” Regardless, he says parenthood is “the best thing that’s ever happened to us.”

41of 42STROLLING IN STYLEFlynetHarlow keeps her cool while out for a walk with mom Richie, 27, in August. How’d the little girl get her name? “I really like Jean Harlow the actress, and [Nicole] likes Shalom Harlow the model,” explains Madden. “Harlow’s cool because it feels like a classic name. Winter [is] so serene and quiet and that’s how [our daughter] is.”

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STROLLING IN STYLE

STROLLING IN STYLE

Harlow keeps her cool while out for a walk with mom Richie, 27, in August. How’d the little girl get her name? “I really like Jean Harlow the actress, and [Nicole] likes Shalom Harlow the model,” explains Madden. “Harlow’s cool because it feels like a classic name. Winter [is] so serene and quiet and that’s how [our daughter] is.”

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HERE’S HARLOW!

HERE’S HARLOW!

source: people.com