Nicole Richie, 25, finally confirmed the baby rumors that have been circulated tabloids and celebrity blogs.
"Yes I am. We are. I'm almost four months."
Dose.ca said that the "Vicodin-popping, wrong-way-driving, Paris Hilton-feuding reality starlet" is expecting the child of Joel Madden (of Good Charlotte).
She confirmed the speculations in an interview with Diana Sawyer as well as adding a public apology for driving under the influence. "I have a responsibility and it's something that I did wrong, and if I could personally apologize to every single person that has lost a loved one from drunk driving, I would," Richie said.
Guess she's trying to take responsibility as she prepares for motherhood.
Celebrities are a major influence on young teens -- teen pregnancy has already become the "in" thing. Other celebs awaiting little ones include Naomi Watts, Christina Aguilera and Usher. Hot Hollywood mamas like Heidi Klum and Julia Roberts make it all the more appealing to today's teens.
Baby Boom in Tinseltown and the Rise of Teen Pregnancy
Nicole Richie Confirms Pregnancy
Trend Themes
1. Rise of Teen Pregnancy - There is a trend of teen pregnancy that has been aided by the increasing presence of pregnant celebrities in the media.
2. Celebrity Influence on Young Teens - Celebrities are playing a major role in encouraging young teens to follow trends like teen pregnancy.
3. Public Apologies by Celebrities - Celebrities like Nicole Richie are publicly apologizing for their mistakes, which is a trend that can be an opportunity for companies specializing in counseling or legal assistance.
Industry Implications
1. Media and Entertainment - The media and entertainment industry can capitalize on the trend of celebrity influence on young teens.
2. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can provide counseling services to teens affected by the trend of teen pregnancy.
3. Legal Services - Legal services can help celebrities like Nicole Richie with public apologies and represent them in legal cases related to drunk driving.