Nicole Richie has hit back at the claims that she suffered from an eating disorder.
In 2006 Richie was pictured looking frail on the beach in a bikini, prompting people to claim she had an eating disorder.
In an interview in this month's Marie Claire magazine, Richie said:
"I felt it was a little unfair to say someone has an eating disorder when they don't. It's extremely insulting and irresponsible.
"An eating disorder is serious and it's a disease."
The former reality TV star went on to talk about how happy she is now, with a happy home life, successful jewellery line and debut fashion collection.
"I'm just one to live in the present and enjoy the time that I'm having. Going into my past is just not something that I do.
"Right now I'm just living my dreams."
