Trivia

Was a shampoo technician before becoming a guitarist.

Oldest twin by 5 minutes

Has an older brother, Joshua, (who DJs and helps run their clothing line "Made" and their new one "DCMA", a younger sister, Sarah, (lead singer in a band, "Her Daily Obession") and a twin brother, Joel Madden.

Has Cameron Diaz's name tattooed across his chest.

[December 2014] Became engaged to Cameron Diaz.

Has a daughter: Raddix Chloe Wildflower Madden (b. December 30, 2019) with wife, Cameron Diaz.

Has a matching stitch tattoo on his right hand that he got with his best friend, Tony Lovato, which means blood brothers for life. Also got a matching spider web tattoo on his left elbow that represents the friendship between them.

Was formerly engaged to actress Sophie Monk from 2006 to February 2008.

His band, Good Charlotte, is recording their third album at Barefoot Studios in California. (April 2004)

Older twin brother of Joel Madden

Has Benjamin Franklin tattooed on his back resembling a 100 dollar bill but the letters DCMA are in place of where the 100 would be on the dollar bill.

Guitarist/singer for the band Good Charlotte.

Has two nieces: Clementine who was born December 20, 2007, and Harlow Winter Kate who was born Janaury 11, 2008.

Began teaching himself guitar at 16

Brother-in-law of Nicole Richie.

Attended La Plata High School in Maryland.

Has about 100 hours of tattoo work.

His best friend is Tony Lovato from the band "Mest".

Was engaged to his Japanese girlfriend Rin Kozue. 2004-2005.

His parents are Roger and Robin.

Hosted his own MTV show, with twin brother, called "All Things Rock".

Released new album 'Chronicles of Life and Death' (October 2004)

He has English, as well as Irish, Scottish, and German, ancestry.

Kid Vicious was his nickname because his idol was Sid Vicious from Sex Pistols.

Is a DJ.

Bought a boxer named Cashdogg with his first paycheck.

Began working at age 16.

DCMA is his new clothing company.

He plays different guitars, the one he's playing in the Girls & boys video (the green one) is an 'Ernie Ball Silhouette Special' and he uses two amps - a 'Soldano Decatone' head into a 'Marshal 4X12' and a 'Budda' combo (depending on what sound he wants to make).

On March 27, Good Charlotte released their latest record, "Good Morning Revival". (March 2007)

Good Charlotte are currently touring for their "Chronicles of Life and Death" CD. They are planning to be back in the studio in June of 2006 for their new record. (December 2005)