Richie Under Pressure

61. Nicole Richie is just ANOTHER celebrity that wants a private life but refuses to LIVE that way. If you really want a private life and you want the papparazzi not to follow you then, don't eat outside and move out of LA. Don't act like you hate the attention, Nicole, because you LOVE it.

Posted at 4:03PM on Sep 7th 2006 by swampechaun

62. if you don't like it that people are always commenting about your weight, then get out of the public eye. what the hell is wrong with you? you need to gain some damn weight and then maybe people would concentrate on what ever the talent is that you have to offer and not on the fact that you look like walking death. come on girl, do you honestly believe that you look good? you my dear are a showing a very good example of what not to look like.now go eat something!

Posted at 4:15AM on Sep 8th 2006 by dolly twatt

63. I really feel so bad , because they are in the limelight.... no privacy NOT.
That's the awful price you have to pay for making millions.........makes me feel terrible....
GET ME A CRYING TOWEL,
Celebs love it...it comes with the job..wish I couyld get millions for flipping people off all day

Posted at 1:20PM on Sep 8th 2006 by itsmylife

64. If you are happy with it so am I

Posted at 9:10AM on Sep 11th 2006 by Dee

65. Poor Nicky and her weight.. do YOU really care, and if so "GET A LIFE" Nic and Paris are no real celeb's What really have they done to put them in that category!
ones a want/2/b and the other a partying drunk..come on now Lassie's a real star!

Posted at 3:52PM on Sep 11th 2006 by CALLY

66. I vote AYE in favor of calling this mentally challenged sickly little girl a fat bitch. In fact, lets get some money together and send a hit man with a sandwich. Forget the hit man, lets send Reuban Studdard or Kirstie Alley with a piece of cake, that will shut her up. Where does this bitch get off saying fat people aren't made fun of...You stick bitch

Posted at 8:45PM on Sep 11th 2006 by NINA

67. I think that nicole should stop worrying about people or the tabloids think about her because people talk about everyone. I want to tell her that she is beautiful no matter what people say about her.Just be yourself and keep on going. This is your life and you live it the best you can as long you are happy. You can not live for everyone nicole. You only need to please yourself and no one else.

Posted at 3:19AM on Sep 12th 2006 by brennetta wyman

68. I THINK PEOPLE SHOULD BACK OFF OF NICOLE. YOU KNOW, SHE WAS RIGHT ABOUT PEOPLE BEING MEAN EVEN IF YOUR SLIM AND NOT FAT. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN 117lbs AND EVEN NOW AFTER HAVING A BABY AND EATING JUST LIKE A HOG, I STILL WEIGH 117lbs. MY MOTHER WAS THIS WAY ALSO AND I AGREE THAT WHEN PEOPLE MAKE COMMENTS IT HURTS JUST AS MUCH TO ME THAN IT WOULD TO A 300lb PERSON.

Posted at 1:02PM on Sep 12th 2006 by ALICIA

69. I love nicole she is my number one fan.Seriously i think that we should leave Nicole and her weight problem alone.Nicole is better off with Paris out of her life now.She has accomplish much more now.Eveyone been saying that paris is gorgeous and all but i think not!And who ever the Hollygolightly is could just go to hell.

Posted at 4:59PM on Sep 12th 2006 by alyssa

70. I think Nicole is pretty no matter what she weighs and is so funny! I hope she gets the help she needs. It would be tragic is she died because of an eating disorder.

Posted at 10:38AM on Sep 14th 2006 by Amy

71. love u nicole, ur so much prettier than paris,

Posted at 9:05PM on Sep 15th 2006 by pam moon

72. i don't see how Nicole's weight is any of our business. By the way you guys really need to get a life becuz all you're doing is criticizing some celeb that you don't even know.

Posted at 8:10PM on Oct 8th 2006 by ugh

73. This was my response to another members posting at Nicole Richie's MySpace blog about rumors of her checking into a health rehab:

Sorry, I don't mean to be rude, I do know from where you are speaking. However, there is a slight flaw in your logic. The very word Celebrity means to celebrate. People who are seeking to be recognized for what they do, which of course, Miss Richie does. It is pointless to get into entertainment and not want anyone to be interested in you. You wish to be celebrated for what you've accomplished.
The line is crossed, when one is not allowed to separate these two aspects of their being. Unfortunately, the American people ( the world's population in general )are not satisfied with just being entertained by this person's talent. They seek out the flaws in the very people they would jump through hoops to meet and fawn over( asking for autographs and such ). The problem is with the fragile human ego. People see celebrities, are literally bombarded by their image, at supermarket checkout lines, advertisements posted clearly in public view ( billboards,TV ads,etc. ), and, in the news. This is when the superego ( subconscious ) takes over. Many actually become hateful ( haters, as so many of you like to say ) of these people. Their success, the attention they are given, along with their lavish lifestyles...those who are exposed most, are the one's who live mundane lives, shopping for groceries, driving the kids here and there, sitting at home watching TV.
It is actually a normal, albeit, not too pleasant, response of the human mind. In most cases, these people are the one's who feed the beast. It used to be rags like the Enquirer, Star Magazine, and that ilk, who sought to exploit this aspect of human nature. Then, People, US, Vanity Fair, et al., who generally reported fluff pieces on the lives of stars, all saw the potential profitability in exploiting this human weakness, seizing onto it like barnacles.
At the end of the day, most of what you said rings true. However, it does matter what people say about you when you are a celebrity, because, your very career could depend on it. Those same people who feed the beast, that is gossip journalism, are the same people who give you the celebrity status to begin with. It is a vicious cycle.
So, while I am sure your sentiment may be appreciated, the fact that you know enough to come to Miss Richie's My Space page, is proof that the media are successful in their exposure techniques. My Space itself, is just another manifestation of media. The Internet has really opened up the ability to exploit the above mentioned human weakness ( and yes, I am just as guilty, I don't attempt to hold myself above anyone else ).
I personally feel the same as you, that everyone should be entitled to their privacy. Celebrities should be allowed to have the performance aspect of their lives exposed, and their personal lives for themselves. Sadly, as long as the public continues to crave exposure to the darker side of celebrity , or, to live vicariously through the exploits of celebrities ,and, are willing to lay down the cash to obtain their fix, it will inevitably continue. Celebrities know this going in. Remember, there are many celebrities who use this negative factor to their own benefit. Certain celebrities who might, " Protest too much, " about the media attention, who otherwise, might have been long forgotten. I will not use any names, because, that would be hypocritical. I am sure you get the gist.

Posted at 10:33AM on Oct 6th 2006 by Robert Brunswick Jr.