Nicole Richie Pregnant?

By: Shannon Gossage

It has been reported that the ultra-skinny star of The Simple Life has been seen sporting a baby bump. Some source claim that Richie is just malnourished and that is why she looks the way she does, but a source close to her has reportedly come forward to confirm the pregnancy. The source also claims that the baby’s father is Madden. Said the source, "Nicole is pregnant and it is definitely Joel’s baby."

It has also been reported that Richie has undergone tests to confirm the pregnancy. She reportedly did a series of tests that included a blood and urine screening. Late last month she was also allegedly photographed outside of a reproductive facility fueling the pregnancy rumors. A friend of Richie’s reportedly said, "Nicole is determined to get healthy for her own sake and the baby’s." Richie’s rep has neither confirmed nor denied the pregnancy reports.

Richie and Madden began dating last November but it was reported that he ended the relationship last month because she was "too clingy." The couple had reportedly taken a trip to Australia together to attend the MTV Australia Video Music Awards. A source at the awards after-party reported that Madden was "acting like a single man" and that the two "openly argued in front of the crowd." The two reportedly split shortly after their trip. Earlier this year it was reported that they were engaged and were to marry at Mexico’s Las Ventanas resort in Cabo San Lucas later this year in front of their family and friends.