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According to the National Enquirer, Joel Madden is very upset over the recent reconciliation of Nicole Richie and her stylist-turned-enemy Rachel Zoe. As we know, Nicole was one of Zoe’s most prolific clients a few years ago, as they pioneered the boho chic look much of young Hollywood came to adopt in recent years. They suddenly harsh fall out that resulted in both women sharing sharp words about each other in the press.
Joel is worried that having Rachel back in Nicole’s life will rekindle all the bad habits Nicole had when she was working with her. It was shortly after leaving Rachel that Nicole began to turn her life around.
“He associates that nightmare period of Nicole’s life — the pills and the dieting — with Rachel. He is convinced that she corrupted Nicole,” a source tells the tabloid. “Joel doesn’t think it’s a coincidence that as soon as Nicole erased Rachel from her life, she got healthy and gained 20 pounds. Now with Rachel back in the picture, he’s scared of Nicole relapsing.”
Apparently, it’s gotten so bad that Nicole and Joel fight over this issue frequently and Joel has even given Nicole and ultimatum – dump Rachel or he leaves.
I think the Enquirer is completely blowing this issue out of proportion. I highly doubt Nicole and Rachel have become the bffs they once were. Rather, they travel in the same circles and tend the same events, so it was best to put the past behind them and put on a good face. It’s better for them and for the press surrounding them if they make nice.
What do you think? Would Joel really blow up over such an issue? Are Nicole and Rachel really rekindling?
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