Paris Hilton

American socialite (born 1981)

Paris Hilton is an American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model, singer, actress, and DJ. She first gained fame in the late 1990s for her presence in New York City’s social scene, and later starred in the reality TV series The Simple Life. Paris has also pursued various other media ventures, from books and films to music and a podcast.

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About the Paris Hilton

Paris Whitney Hiltonis an American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model, singer, actress, and DJ. Born in New York City and raised there and in Los Angeles, she is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels. She first attracted tabloid attention in the late 1990s for her presence in NYC’s social scene, ventured into fashion modeling in 2000, and was proclaimed “New York’s leading It Girl” in 2001. The reality television series The Simple Lifeand Repo! the Genetic Operaand Infinite Icon (2024). She has also performed as a disc jockey since 2012.

A polarizing and ubiquitous public figure, Hilton is said to have influenced the revival of the “famous for being famous” phenomenon throughout the 2000s. Critics indeed suggest that she exemplifies the celebutante–a household name through inherited wealth and lavish lifestyle. Forbes included her in its Celebrity 100 in 2004, 2005, and 2006, and ranked her as the most “overexposed” celebrity in 2006 and 2008. Hilton has parlayed her media fame into numerous business endeavors. Under her company, she has produced content for broadcast media, launched a variety of product lines, and opened several boutiques worldwide, as well as an urban beach club in the Philippines. Her perfume line alone has brought in over US$2.5 billion in revenue, as of 2020.

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Paris Hilton is an American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, model, singer, actress, and DJ. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels.

Paris Hilton’s breakthrough came with the reality TV series The Simple Life, which she co-starred in with her friend Nicole Richie from 2003 to 2007. The show, along with a leaked sex tape, catapulted her to global fame.

Paris Hilton has been involved in a wide range of media ventures, including reality TV shows, documentaries, books, a podcast, and even acting and singing.

Paris Hilton’s inherited wealth and lavish lifestyle have contributed to her being labeled a ,celebutante, – a household name through her wealth and lifestyle rather than her talents or achievements.

Paris Hilton has been able to parlay her media fame into numerous successful business ventures, including a highly lucrative perfume line that has generated over $2.5 billion in revenue as of 2020.

Paris Hilton was born on February 17, 1981, in New York City. She was raised in both New York City and Los Angeles.

Paris Hilton’s latest project is the reality TV series Paris in Love, which premiered in 2021 and follows her journey to planning and preparing for her wedding.

56 Quotes by Paris Hilton

  1. 1.

    Life is too short to blend in.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    No matter what a woman looks like, if she’s confident, she’s sexy.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    You don’t have to be an heiress to look like one, if you act like one then everyone will just presume you are one.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I’d imagine my wedding as a fairy tale… huge, beautiful and white.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    First I wanted to be a veterinarian. And then I realized you had to give them shots to put them to sleep, so I decided I’d just buy a bunch of animals and have them in my house instead.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I get half a million just to show up at parties. My life is, like, really, really fun.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I have been celibate for about six or seven months, I think. I would rather just make out and kiss someone instead of sex. I’m single. I said I would be single for a year and I am.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    The Backstreet Boys were so ten years ago. Whatever.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    My mom decorated with lots of antiques. I never liked it when I was a little girl – I wanted to live in a modern house. But now I love it.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    All British people have plain names, and that works pretty well over there.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I’m blonde and tanned and normal-sized! I’m sweet, shy, funny, have a big heart and I’m nice – and I like to eat.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  12. 12.

    When Paris has to pee, Paris has to pee!

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I get along with guys; most of my friends are guys. It’s easier to trust men sometimes. I only have a few close girlfriends that I trust.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I don’t want to be known as the Hilton heiress, because I didn’t do anything for that.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    This is Earth. Isn’t it hot?

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    That’s hot.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    Yes, I’ve kissed a lot of guys. I like to kiss, but that’s it. I don’t go home with anyone. I sleep with my animals, like my baby monkey, Brigitte Bardot.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  18. 18.

    Wal-mart… do they like make walls there?

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I’m very intelligent. I’m capable of doing everything put to me. I’ve launched a perfume and want my own hotel chain. I’m living proof blondes are not stupid.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  20. 20.

    By channeling my inner heiress, I created a new opportunity for young heiresses.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    All it takes is one drink to mess with the way you drive – it clouds your judgment and slows your reflexes. Don’t take any chances. It just isn’t worth it.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I’m the kind of person who, if I see a shooting star, I wouldn’t stay there and watch it. I’d run to my friends and tell them because I would want everyone to see it too.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I don’t like parties past 2 am. Then it’s all losers and weirdos.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  24. 24.

    I’m not a kid anymore. And I’m excited for all the amazing things to come.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  25. 25.

    Everything I do is blown out of proportion. It really hurts my feelings.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I’ve made all my money on my own without my family and I work very hard.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I hate when a guy brags… or he sweats.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I take my dog Tinkerbell seriously. I take my job seriously. But I don’t take myself all that seriously.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  30. 30.

    I love Africa in general South Africa and West Africa, they are both great countries.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I don’t want to be known as the granddaughter of the Hiltons. I want to be known as Paris.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I really don’t like going out anymore. I used to love it, but now it’s not fun. I’d rather have friends come over and hot have to worry about crazy people taking pictures.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  33. 33.

    Some girls are just born with glitter in their veins.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  34. 34.

    I like it, but it’s yellow, and I’m like, I didn’t want yellow for my engagement ring.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  35. 35.

    It’s been my dream to have four babies by 30. I look after animals, so I’d have a lot to give my kids.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  36. 36.

    Every woman should have four pets in her life. A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  37. 37.

    Some people change when they think they’re a star or something.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  38. 38.

    A true heiress is never mean to anyone – except a girl who steals your boyfriend.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  39. 39.

    My kitchen looks like the one from my childhood – very homey, with a little bit of Alice in Wonderland!

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  40. 40.

    It will work. I am a marketing genius.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    When I was younger, my family would go camping and fishing on our ranches. My dad loves being around all kinds of animals. He’s the one who got me to be a really big animal lover.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  42. 42.

    I’m the nicest, most loyal person in the world when it comes to my friends.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    There’s nobody in the world like me. I think every decade has an iconic blonde, like Marilyn Monroe or Princess Diana and, right now, I’m that icon.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  44. 44.

    The way I see it, you should live everyday like its your birthday.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  45. 45.

    Being grown up and in a serious relationship, I’ve learned so much. I’m happier than I’ve every been.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    It’s traditional for an heiress to be raised in a sheltered way. No one thinks that’s true of me, but it actually was.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  47. 47.

    I hate the taste of alcohol. When I’m drinking, I’m drinking Red Bull.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I always knew I had a voice and I’ve always known I could sing, but I was too shy to let it come out. I think it’s the hardest thing to do, to sing in front of people. When I finally let go and did it, I realized it’s what I’m most talented at and what I love to do the most.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  49. 49.

    What’s a soup kitchen?

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

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    I don’t think there’s ever been anyone like me that’s lasted. And I’m going to keep on lasting.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  51. 51.

    I don’t really think, I just walk.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  52. 52.

    I travel around the world constantly promoting my projects and endorsing products. Yes, I do get paid to go to parties; in fact, I’m the person who started the whole trend of paid appearances. But when you see me at a party, I’m always working or promoting something.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  53. 53.

    I think it’s important for girls to be confident. Believe in yourself and… everybody’s hot.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  54. 54.

    I talk in that baby talk voice when I’m on TV, it’s a put on.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  55. 55.

    I’m not the same person I was. I used to act dumb. It was an act. I am 26 years old, and that act is no longer cute. It is not who I am, nor do I want to be that person for the young girls who looked up to me. I know now that I can make a difference, that I have the power to do that.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)

  56. 56.

    One night stands are not for me. I think it’s gross when you just give it up.

    Paris Hilton

    American socialite (born 1981)