Nicole Richie Shares Rare Photos for Daughter's 18th Birthday, Sparks Name Change Speculation
Nicole Richie is marking a major milestone for her daughter and sparking name change speculation.
On Monday (January 12), the 44-year-old star shared a rare carousel of photos on Instagram in honor of her daughter’s 18th birthday.
The throwback-filled post featured snapshots of Nicole and her daughter, known publicly as Harlow Winter Kate, throughout the years.
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“18 years of you ♥️???? @katemaddennn,” the fashion designer wrote, tagging an account under the name Kate—one of her daughter’s middle names. Husband Joel Madden chimed in with a proud comment, writing, “That’s my girl ❤️✨.”
Fans quickly noticed the tag and wondered if Harlow might now go by Kate, prompting curiosity in the comments.
Her uncle, Joel‘s brother Benji Madden, also commented and notably addressed her as Kate: “How to make a grown man cry!!! ????????????????????????????❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love you Kate! You’re a bad ass! Never forget it! Happy 18!! ????????❤️❤️????”
Nicole shares Harlow and son Sparrow, 16, with the Good Charlotte frontman.