Nicole Richie said to have had boob job

For the past few months, tabloids and blogs have been speculating whether The Simple Life star Nicole Richie is suffering from an eating disorder, because she seemed to get thinner by the minute, and has reached a point where her skinniness has become alarming.

But recently, Nicole has been photographed sporting a fuller and rounder figure, and appears to have put on weight. iVillage, however, suggests that Ms. Richie has added something other than just a little weight. Quoting The National Enquirer, it said that she also had her breasts augmented.

"Nicole has worked hard to put on some weight, but she also got breast implants from a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon about six weeks ago," a source close to the actress told The ENQUIRER.

"The effect has been amazing. She looks great and feels great. And her new boobs have given her more confidence than she's ever had before."

The troubled wild child, who has been under medical treatment to add pounds to her 5-foot-2 frame, has been the subject of eating disorder speculation for the past two years. But in the last few weeks, she's emerged looking healthier and rounder than she has in years.

Not only has The ENQUIRER confirmed Nicole's breast augmentation with a well-placed source, but a leading doctor who examined photos of her agrees there is no doubt what's behind Nicole's sudden growth spurt.

Now that explains the rounder figure. Nicole, however, hasn’t denied or confirmed this rumor yet.