Seems like only yesterday Nicole Richie was dangerously thin -- but now she's a hot, healthy mother. What could be more interesting than this turnaround? Ham sandwich, anyone?

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Breaking News: Nicole Richie has curves!

While she used to get grilled for being morbidly thin back in her party girl days (right), Nicole proved she's all grown up and filled out in the right places by rockin' a sexy two-piece in Miami on Wednesday (left).

The 30-year-old mother-of-two "Fashion Star" mentor really is basking in the sun.

Old pals Samantha Ronson and Nicole Richie made their way down to Mexico this weekend, enjoying a little time in the sun while south of the border.

Let's hope Sam used something with a strong SPF.

Believe it or not this is not an old pic from those good ol' Hyde days, it's former BFFs/"Simple Life" stars Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton hanging out together and making nice at an event for mutual pal Charlotte Ronson in Hollywood last night.



See, there is hope for peace in the Middle East.

Former socialite party girl turned Glendale soccer mom, Nicole Richie rocked a colorful bikini while baking in the warm Miami sun on Thursday.



The 29-year-old is a tanned shell of her former self.

Stringy blondes Nicole Richie, 29, Ashley Olsen, 25, and Emma Roberts, 20, got casual at the same event in Beverly Hills on Tuesday.


Question is ...

Nicole Richie's probation was terminated this morning -- months before it was scheduled to end ... TMZ has learned.



Nicole was on probation for a DUI in 2006, where she was driving the wrong way on an L.A. freeway.

Nicole's lawyer, the effervescent Shawn Chapman Holley, went to court this AM -- in the rain no less -- and presented the judge with proof Nicole had completed all the terms of probation, including a glowing report from the alcohol ed program in which she's been enrolled for the last 18 months.

Probation was scheduled to end in February, but since all the terms have been satisfied, the judge agreed to terminate it early.

So Mrs. Madden starts the New Year as a married but free woman.

Butternut squash is in season this time of year -- and if the guests at Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's wedding yesterday didn't know that, they sure learned it yesterday.


TMZ obtained the menu from the big affair, which gave partygoers an option of filet mignon or seared ahi tuna as the main course -- which came after a salad for the first course and a butternut squash-centric second course.

Bon appétit!

In all likelihood, you have never seen video of an elephant getting cleaned and dressed to go to a wedding -- but now you have!!!


This lovely creature was spotted outside the wedding of Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, being brushed and fitted with some kind of headwear before being led into the festivities.

We're sure the elephant will remember this day for years to come.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden finally got married yesterday -- which is just convenient because most people thought they already were.


Congrats!

Nicole Richie is settling her war with the paparazzo she accused of stalking her child -- getting him to surrender and stay away from her for 5 years ... TMZ has learned.



Sources connected to the case tell us Nicole's powerhouse attorney Mark Geragos met with Fabricio Luis Mariotto this afternoon -- outside of court -- to draw up an agreement that states Mariotto must stay away from Nicole and her family for 5 years.

We're told he can't sit outside her house, follow her or be outside of baby Harlow's school.

In return ... Nicole is dropping her request for a permanent restraining order against the photog. She also avoids the hassle of testifying in open court.

The document is expected to be filed before the next court date ... and we're told there are stiff financial penalties if Mariotto violates the agreement.