Joel Rueben Madden (born Joel Rueben Combs; March 11, 1979) is an American singer, record producer, actor, DJ, and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, best known as the lead vocalist for the pop punk band Good Charlotte.

Is the lead singer for the band Good Charlotte.
Younger twin brother of Benji Madden
Has a dog (a boxer) named Cashdogg (aka Cash).
Hosts the MTV show “All Things Rock” with his brother, Benji.
Shares the clothing line MADE with his brother, Benji.
Younger twin by 5 minutes
Was formerly a shampoo technician.
Parents are Roger and Robin
Older brother is Joshua, younger sister, Sarah and twin brother, Benji
Ex-boyfriend of Hilary Duff.
Got his first gig with the band Good Charlotte by playing in a crowd of twenty people in a basement.
Is a vegan.
Engaged to Nicole Richie. [February 2010]
He is good friends with The Game, and is godfather to his son Harlem Caron Taylor.
Welcomed daughter, with Nicole Richie, Harlow Winter Kate on January 11, 2008. Harlow weighted 6 lbs. 7 oz.
Has a niece named Clementine who was born December 20, 2007.
Announced that he is expecting his second child, with Nicole Richie [February 21, 2009].
Son, with Nicole Ritchie, was born Sept 9, 2009 and was named Sparrow James Midnight Madden.