Hilary Duff and Nicole Richie are having a girls night out! On Wednesday evening (October 2), the 37-year-old Lizzie McGuire actress and the 42-year-old The Simple Life star grabbed a bite to eat at Funke in Beverly Hills, Calif. The outing comes a few days after Hilary celebrated her birthday! Keep reading to find out more..

. For their dinner, Hilary looked stylish in a colorful dress with a geometric pattern. She paired it with heels and an oversized blazer, which she wore over her shoulders.

Nicole opted for a black vest, which she wore with matching pants. If you were unaware, Nicole and her husband Joel Madden (who Hilary once dated) are close friends with the actress and her husband Matthew Koma . The women stepped out for another event earlier this summer, and we’ve got all the pics.

See what Hilary has had to say about their relationship . Scroll through the new photos of Hilary Duff and Nicole Richie in the gallery..

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