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Nicole Richie Says 18-Year-Old Daughter Goes By Middle Name Kate

The clarification followed a birthday Instagram tag that prompted questions from fans.

Overview

  • Richie told People her daughter has used Kate all her life, addressing the online reaction to her birthday post.
  • On Jan. 12, she shared an 18th-birthday photo carousel and tagged the account @katemaddennn.
  • Joel and Benji Madden commented on the post using Kate’s name, with Joel calling her “my girl” and Benji writing a supportive birthday note.
  • Her full name is Harlow Winter Kate Richie Madden, and she is Nicole Richie and Joel Madden’s 18-year-old eldest child.
  • Page Six described the teen’s public Instagram presence and noted praise from observers for the family’s low-profile approach.