Joel Madden

Joel Madden is an American record producer, vocalist and actor.

Early Accomplishments

Joel alongside his band got their first exposure to the movie industry with their role in the movie Not Another Teen Movie in 2001. 

Best Known For

The band Good Charlotte has given Joel most fame as he is a co-founder of the band. He has also received much recognition as a coach on the Voice Australia. 

Sexual Orientation

Joel is straight. 2 years before he began dating Nicole Richie, Joel was dating the gorgeous Hilary Duff but they broke it off in 2006. Right after, he was in a 4-year relationship with Nicole Richie before they eventually got married in 2010. The couple have two children together. 

Religious Belief

Joel is a Pentecostal Christian. Growing up, both his parents were extremely religious. He was not allowed to listen to any kind of music that was not gospel as a child apart from old records. He recalls his parents as being evangelistic. (Source: smh.com.au, 13/09/2014) 

Worth to Know

Joel's middle name is Reuben. 

He has a younger sister Sarah.

Joel's twin brother is his co-star Benji Madden. With a difference of 5 minutes, Joel is younger than his brother. 

In his teenage years, he started the band Good Charlotte. In 2004, they released an album The Chronicles of Life and Death which ranked number 1 in Australia and number 3 in the US.

When he was young, Joel had a rough childhood. His dad was struggling with alcoholism while his mum was battling a disease called Lupus. In order to help his family financially he and his brother had to get jobs. (Source: news.com.au, 22/06/2014)