On November 18th Nicole Richie and Joel Madden celebrated their impending arrival with family and friends at a Wizard of Oz-themed baby shower held at the Beverly Hills Hilton hotel. It was hosted by her mother, Brenda, her sister, Sophia, and her BFFs, Paris Hilton and Masha Gordon. Richie, 26, who is due in January arrived in a blue-trimmed and was greeted by life-size replicas of all of the Oz characters (Dorothy, the tinman, the lion, the scarecrow and the Wicked Witch of the West). “It’s my favorite movie and has been ever since I can remember. It’s fantasy,” said Richie of the big screen theme, brought to life by planner Mindy Weiss. The celebration included touches like ruby slipper centerpieces, a yellow brick road lined with candy, and a live band performing tunes from the classic movie. The 90 guests included Paris and Nicky Hilton, Lauren Conrad, celeb DJ Samantha Ronson and Aussie singer Sophie Monk (Benji Madden’s fiancée ), Khloe Kardashian, designer Jenni Kayne and Rashida Jones. “It’s nice to be supported by your friends and family. There are people here I haven’t seen in so long.” Richie told her guests at the event, which also raised money for the newly-established Richie Madden Children’s Foundation. “It’s a really cool way we can celebrate our child’s life with something positive,” said Madden. “And celebrate other young couples who are just starting out and will enjoy all these things that people donated”. One thing the couple didn’t share with the crowd was whether they are expecting a boy or a girl. Also, it was the first of five baby showers Richie plans to hold.

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