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Nicole Richie pregnant

Aug 1, 2007, 11:10 GMT

Nicole Richie (L) and boyfriend Joel Madden arrive for Richie\'s court appearance in Glendale Superior Court in Glendale, California July 27, 2007. Richie was sentenced on Friday to four days in jail for driving under the influence of drugs -- following her TV co-star Paris Hilton for a stint behind bars this summer. REUTERS/Fred Prouser

Nicole Richie (L) and boyfriend Joel Madden arrive for Richie\'s court appearance in Glendale Superior Court in Glendale, California July 27, 2007. Richie was sentenced on Friday to four days in jail for driving under the influence of drugs -- following her TV co-star Paris Hilton for a stint behind bars this summer. REUTERS/Fred Prouser

Nicole Richie has confirmed she is pregnant.

'The Simple Life' star, who was sentenced to four days in jail after pleading guilty to DUI (driving under the influence) on Friday (27.07.07), is expecting her first child with Good Charlotte's frontman Joel Madden.

When asked if she was pregnant, Nicole - who first sparked pregnancy rumours after she was photographed outside a reproductive clinic in April - told ABC News: "I'm almost four months."

Nicole believes her jail sentence was fair and she is looking forward to "starting fresh" after serving her time.

She said: "I have a responsibility and it's something I did wrong. If I could personally apologise to every single person who has lost a loved one from drunk driving, I would. Unfortunately, I can't, but this is my way of paying my dues and taking responsibility and being an adult. I will be happy once I have done my jail time. I can start fresh."

The star was arrested on December 11, 2006 for driving on the wrong side of the road on a California highway.

She told the arresting officers she had smoked marijuana and taken the strong painkiller Vicodin.

Nicole insists she hasn't used drugs since December and says she was on painkillers at the time because she had "really bad menstrual cramps".

The 25-year-old realised she needed to be more responsible behind the wheel after watching a distressing news piece on TV.

Nicole revealed: "I was watching CNN about a month ago, and they happened to be talking about young people driving under the influence. They were flashing little kids on the screen who were killed by drunk drivers, and it broke my heart. It was a big wake-up call."

(C) BANG Media International



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lkj;lkjAug 1st, 2007 - 15:36:23

It is nice that Nicole Richie can 'start fresh' once she gets out of jail. But what about the poor fetus who is ingesting drugs, alcohol, etc. right along with her? The child may already have permanent birth defects due to her drug use. Very sad!!!!

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DebbieAug 1st, 2007 - 18:13:59

And who really cares??????????????????

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TO DEBBIEAug 1st, 2007 - 18:27:31

A lot of people.

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AlyssaAug 1st, 2007 - 19:00:26

Well atleast nicole is handling the situation like an adult :)

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sparkyAug 1st, 2007 - 19:31:31

I hope she's telling the truth about straightening up. Her baby should be just fine, she was using in the beginning, but for a very short time. It takes ongoing abuse to cause serious damage. (or just bad luck and one glass of wine) But, what's going to happen to that poor child if mommy falls off the wagon? Hmmmmmm.......

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You care DebbieAug 1st, 2007 - 20:50:49

You care Debbie, you care enough to click on this link. I bet the kid is messed up because of the drugs and lack of nourishment.

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GrandmotherAug 1st, 2007 - 21:46:49

'personally apologise to every single person who has lost a loved one from drunk driving'
How about a personal apology to that unborn child..... who is suffering at the hands of her/his mother?

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DebbieAug 2nd, 2007 - 02:19:39

I read the site not because I care, but to get a few laughs!

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Ay DEBBiE..!Aug 8th, 2007 - 21:23:26

U kNOE WAt..?!
hOW BOUt U StOP hAtiN AND GEt A LifE.. ShEEz!!! At LEASt ShE'z tRyNA MAkE A ChANGE AND tAkE RESPONSiBiLitY..! ii LOVE NiCOLE RiChiE AND thA fACt thAtS ShE'z StEPPiN UP iS A GOOD thiNG

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LikeIbelievethatSep 15th, 2007 - 03:39:04

Yeah, ummmm i so tired of hearing about partying celebrities say they are turning there lives around. When are we actually going to see the results I dont believe her. Honestly i really like Nicole but im seriously not caring right now the only poor thing about this is the baby.... the poor thing.

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