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When Nicole Richie and Joel Madden—arguably two of the biggest celebs of the early 00's—started dating in 2006, no one knew that what would follow would be more than one decade together, two kids and a thriving creative partnership to boast. The pair has been going strong ever since making their love official and tying the knot on Dec. 11, 2010.
Today marks their nine year anniversary as husband and wife, and Joel did a sweet shoutout of a throwback photo with his lady on their wedding day and simply captioned it "12/11/10" with a heart emoji. The Good Charlotte rocker has been very open about expressing his love for his wife and the ways she's shaped him into being a better man, and Nicole has been quick to praise the father of her children for doing the same.
In March, Joel turned 40-years-old, and Nicole couldn't help but show him some love with an adorable throwback photo of the pair. "Here we are at 25 & 27. Today you're 40," she shared. "Happy Birthday to my P.I.C., my ride or die, & my best friend for life @joelmadden."
Since the pair has nine years of marriage under their belt, that means nine years worth of cute memories to boast. That's why we've decided to take a stroll down memory lane with one of pop culture's most iconic couples.
Scroll down to take a look at their sweetest moments throughout the years.
Good Date Night
The 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar party was the ideal occasion to dress to the nines.
Tennis Pros
The couple that plays together, stays together. Couples bonding is the perfect secret to a long lasting relationship.
Nothing But Support
Nicole showed a little of her shy side while hiding behind her man during a simple date night.
Pretty in Purple
Joel posted this throwback photo on his Instagram, showcasing the couple in all of their early 00's glory.
Sun Day Fun Day
Nicole and Joel basked in the sun during a beach day.
Rock the Vote
The parents of 2 showed off their "I Voted" stickers after performing their civic duty.
Feeling Catty
Nicole and Joel took a moment for a photo at a party in 2017.
Love Fur You
The Simple Life star and musician smiled at each other at the G'Day Los Angeles Gala in January 2016.
An Early Selfie
The happy couple smiled for a sweet selfie that Richie snapped when they were 27 and 25.
A Night Out
The couple dressed to the nines in 2013.
Staying Cool
Nicole and Joel showed some PDA on a warm day in 2013.
White Hot
The Good Charlotte singer donned an all-black suit while she opted for a white outfit at Elton John's AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Party in 2011. Nicole's large engagement ring was on full display, too.
Best in Show
Nicole and Joel stopped and posed on the red carpet at the 2010 Oscars.
Slam Dunk for Love
The two of them snuggled up at a New York Knicks basketball game in 2010.
Happy anniversary!