On June 3, 2026, Joel Madden and his wife, Nicole Richie, attended the high school graduation of their 18-year-old daughter, Harlow, in Los Angeles, while Madden also hosted Jim Adkins.
Meanwhile, on Call Her Daddy, Richie and Paris Hilton looked back at the early days of Madden's relationship. Richie praised her husband, saying, "Like, Joel is so sweet," and describing him as a loyal partner who stands out from typical LA guys. Hilton agreed, recalling that "Joel is very shy, very shy" when they first met, which actually convinced Richie he was the right partner.
Madden's quiet reliability also made him one of the few trusted gatekeepers for the upcoming Simple Life reunion. Paris Hilton shared that during the early planning stages, only their husbands, including Carter Reum, were kept in the loop: "Carter and Joel knew," she explained, describing how they quietly plotted the 20-year anniversary celebration over tacos. With a major high school graduation now behind him, Joel Madden continues to balance his role as a trusted family anchor and host.