Nicole RichieNicole RichieNot many sprogs get such a tremendous honour.

But then not many babies have Nicole Richie and Joel Madden as their mama and papa.

The twosome opened a charidee foundation in celebration of their unborn tot.

And to kick it off in style they hosted a baby bonanza.

A baby shower for 100 expectant and new mummies at the LA Free Clinic in Hollywood, where they handed out more than £100,000 worth of gifts.

Nicole Richie told People: "The looks on their faces were priceless.

"Some of them didn't even believe us (when they saw the gifts).

"They thought we were joking."

The Richie Madden Children's Foundation was an idea the twosome thunked up when they discovered they were having an enfant of their own.

Nic and Joel MaddenNic and Joel MaddenJoel said: "We grew up in Los Angeles," he said, "and we want our child to be a part of the community, and to know that there's a responsibility to help the community.

"We don't really get to share our lives with people. It's nice to connect with people on a real level."

Check out just how bloomin lovely Nic looked at the bubba knees-up, in our gallery of Nicole Richie and her growing bump.