Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of drug and alcohol abuse, and eating disorders.

Where would be without reality television?

So, what exactly has Lionel Richie’s daughter been up to since 2007?

Nicole Richie staring intently into camera

It was bad decision after bad decision after bad decision.

It’s been a pattern in my life.

When I get into trouble, I give a shot to get out of it."

Nicole Richie flashing a peace sign

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I’m not happy with the way I look right now," Richie explained.

Nicole Richie looking over shoulder

She added that she was struggling to put on weight and had been consulting with specialists to determine why.

They added that Richie was seeking treatment for the low blood sugar condition.

Despite being open with the public about her health issues, the tabloids have been relentless over the years.

Joel Madden and Nicole Richie smiling

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However, they worked things out and welcomed their little girl Harlow to the world in January 2008.

Everybody talks about how difficult it is in the first three months, but I absolutely love it."

Nicole Richie posing at a UNICEF event

In May 2008, Richie spoke withPeopleabout what inspired her and her family to start their foundation.

In speaking withWho What Wearin April 2012, the fashionista detailed her inspiration behind the looks.

“For me, everything starts with music.

Nicole Richie talking to someone

Richie spoke withVanity Fairin October of that year and compared her two publications.

“[‘The Truth About Diamonds’] was totally fiction.

As a writer, you write from your own experiences.

Nicole Richie looking alert

So, you know, it’s possible for you to take what you want from that.

But with ‘Priceless,’ it was more about examining this thing that every young girl goes through.

So I took that idea and turned it into a fiction story,” Richie explained.

Nicole Richie smiling at Pressed opening

Some have argued that the judge’s leniency is yet another example of celebrities receiving special treatment.

Alongside Jessica Simpson and John Varvatos, she served as a judge on “Fashion Star.”

In February 2018, Richie shared withPeoplewhy she admires makeup and how it can empower women.

Nicole Richie posing at a fashion event

“Makeup has … power.

it’s possible for you to transform yourself into another being, which I think is really amazing.

We as women have every tool that we need so that feel our strongest, best self.

Nicole Richie posing with purple hair

I don’t think that makeup has to hide you.

I think it can accentuate what you already have,” she stated.

Apparently, another actor had played Portia in the pilot, but she was recast.

Nicole Richie smiling

“My agents brought it to me.

One of them had worked with Tina in the past.

It was a real surprise.

Nicole Richie smiling

I mean, it was very much a shot in the dark.

I didn’t think I was going to get it.

And I developed what I like to call a little bit of a cult following.

Nicole Richie posing

It’s the natural evolution, in my opinion.

“My dad was very loud, you guys.

He kept talking the whole movie.

Nicole Richie looking serene

He was like, ‘Oh, this is great.

Oh, my God, I can’t believe it.

Oh, she is so funny!’

Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton striking similar poses

And I was like, ‘Dad.

We’re in a room full of people.’

And my mom was the same, just as bad,” she remarked.

Odds are we’ll be seeing a lot more of Richie’s acting chops in years to come.

And although they reconciled not long afterward, they never seemed to be as close as they once were.

We’ve got real jobs now.

We were 20 or 21 when we did it.

It was like backpacking through Europe: something you do in your 20s.”