Nicole Richie Talks To Ellen About The Paparazzi She Loves To Hate

Nicole Richie has a book out right now that she's promoting but Ellen DeGeneres found a more interesting topic to pursue with the superstar -- the paparazzi who follow her and keep her in the headlines. Brilliant marketing move for the "novel!"

So anyway, here's how a portion of the interview went (to air on Monday -- after her wedding???):

Ellen: You've been in the news lately with the headlines about the paparazzi situation. And especially with kids. I think it's really dangerous. People don't understand. I think a lot of people like looking at pictures of celebrities in magazines. They don't know the cost of that. The price that we pay. Tell everybody what's happening.

Nicole: Well, recently, there was a certain photographer, paparazzi, that was trespassing on my daughter's school. I don't want to prevent anyone from making a living but at the end of the day, we all have to follow certain guidelines and we all have to answer to somebody. At the end of the day as a mother, I have to protect my children. It's instinctual, right or wrong, you have to protect your children.

Ellen: Did you win?

Nicole: Yes.

[The judge told both parties to settle outside and not to waste taxpayers' money! ... Won?]

Ellen: Good. There has to be stricter laws enforced because they really just do anything they want. It's not safe. Especially your kid's school. It should not be allowed.
Nicole: Exactly. Like I said, there are certain guidelines for everyone. For you. For me. For everyone. And it has to be the same for everyone. We all have to be safe.

Ellen: Well, I'm glad you won the case. Thank you for fighting it.