Break-Up Rumors, Is Nicole Richie Single Again?

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Is the 44-year-old actress officially back on the market?
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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Nicole Richie, 44, and her partner had split up. Is the actress best known for her role in The Simple Life really single again?

UPDATE 22/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Richie spotted alone

A fan spotted Nicole Richie walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of February 20, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Nicole back on the market?

A rep for Nicole Richie was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the actress was splitting hit the internet Saturday (February 21), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Nicole’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) February 21, 2026
“Hate to see Richie split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) February 21, 2026

Based on the facts (Richie spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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