Biography
Date of Birth
17 December 1981, New York City, New York, USA
Birth Name
Paris Whitney Hilton
Nickname
Star
Princess
PH
Ms. Blue Baller
Height
5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Mini Biography
Paris Hilton is one of today's most recognizable figures, known around the world as a businesswoman and entrepreneur. In 2006, she created Paris Hilton Entertainment, a multi-billion-dollar company consisting of 45 branded stores throughout the Middle East and Asia selling handbags and other consumer products. As a DJ, designer, recording artist, host, actress, model and author, Hilton has built a global empire, and this year will expand her brand with new apparel and beauty launches in China and Korea.
Born in New York, Paris is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels. As a child, Paris found her passion for singing and acting along with her sister, Nicky Hilton. Once a teenager, she began her modeling career, walking in fashion week runways and securing magazine and brand campaigns. Her father, Rick Hilton, encouraged her to pursue business at a young age and by 18 she was a budding entrepreneur, building and establishing her own brand. Currently, Hilton oversees product development, design, marketing and promotion for Paris Hilton Entertainment, which includes her own lines of shoes, handbags, watches, lashes and nails, sunglasses, clothing and cosmetic collections.
Since 2004, Hilton has released 23 fragrances, grossing more than $2.5 billion. In 2011, Variety declared Paris Hilton as a "Billion Dollar Entrepreneur" in recognition of her successful business and global brand. In 2015, Hilton celebrated her 10-year anniversary in the fragrance industry and released Paris Hilton's Limited Edition Anniversary scent to commemorate and celebrate this achievement. Last summer, Hilton released "Gold Rush," followed by its male counterpart, "Gold Rush for Men." Following the international success, Hilton released "Rose Rush" this summer. Her perfumes are currently sold in 63 countries.
In 2012, Hilton was able to accomplish a lifelong dream and follow in her family's footsteps by venturing into the world of hotels and real estate. In 2013, the Paris Beach Club at The Azure opened in the Philippines. By partnering with leading real estate firm Century Properties, Hilton's Beach Club includes a string of luxury resort residences.
In 2013, Hilton signed to renowned music label Young Money Cash Money Billionaires, the label founded by impresario brothers Bryan "Birdman" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams and known for successful artists including Lil Wayne, Drake and Nicki Minaj. YMCMB is now a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. That year, she released the hit single "Good Time", featuring Lil Wayne, which was followed by her single "Come Alive", which Hilton wrote alongside producer Mr. Beatz. Hilton released her third single "High Off My Love" the following year with an accompanying music video directed by Hannah Lux Davis. The single peaked at number one on the Billboard Dance Charts and stayed on top of the charts for five consecutive weeks.
While working on her music, Hilton landed a coveted DJ residency at Ibiza super-club Amnesia in 2013. Performing weekly throughout the summer, Hilton led a crowd of more than 10,000 club goers through an energetic music show. Due to the overwhelming success and acclaim, Hilton recently completed her fifth summer stint at Amnesia. In 2015 alone, Hilton completed more than 30 shows as a DJ. She received the "Best Female DJ of the Year" award from the prestigious NRJ Awards in France. Accepting her award from respected DJ/music artist Bob Sinclar, Hilton noted it was a hugely proud moment and a career milestone. In 2015, Hilton performed at Summerfest, the World's largest music festival in Milwaukee, where she performed in front of 50,000 concert-goers. Hilton is currently working on new music to be released soon.
Hilton is widely recognized as one of the original pioneers of reality TV after introducing the new genre of American television into the homes of millions as the co-star of "The Simple Life." The hit FOX series became a worldwide phenomenon. The show ran for more than five years from 2002 - 2007 and made Hilton a household name, leading to FOX awarding Hilton in 2009 with the prestigious award for "Innovator of Reality TV." Since then, Hilton has hosted CBS' Fashion Rocks national telecast and the CW's "World Dog Awards." She has also hosted and presented at the MTV Music Awards, MTV Video Award, Kids' Choice Awards and the iconic Saturday Night Live.
Philanthropy is an important part of Hilton's life and she regularly makes time for special visits to the Children's Hospital in LA and various orphanages and hospitals overseas. She is also passionately involved with the Starlight Children's Foundation, American Humane Association, the Nancy Davis Foundation and the Race to Erase MS, Operation Smile, Union Rescue Mission and the Breast Cancer Foundation. In 2011, the Starlight Children's Foundation honored Hilton with the "Golden Heart" for her charitable efforts for the organization and in 2012 she welcomed a sick boy from Ireland into her home to make his Starlight wish come true. The American Humane Association also acknowledged Hilton's philanthropic efforts by awarding her with their prestigious "National Humanitarian Award" in 2014.
Trivia
Sister of Nicky Rothschild, Barron Hilton and Conrad Hilton.
Announced that she would live on a farm for a new fish-out-of-water "reality" show called The Simple Life (2003).
Daughter of Rick Hilton and Kathy Hilton.
For her 21st birthday, she threw five parties for herself in New York, Las Vegas, London, Hollywood and Tokyo.
Niece of Kim Richards and Kyle Richards.
Has three Pomeranians named Dolce, Sebastian and Prince, as well as two chihuahuas named Tinkerbell the Dog and "Bambi".
Briefly attended the Canterbury School, a boarding school in Connecticut, during her junior year. She then transfered to the Dwight School in New York City before dropping out a few months later and getting a GED.
Chosen the worst-dressed celebrity by fashion critic Mr. Blackwell (Richard Selzer) (2003).
Briefly attended the Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, California.
Popularity skyrocketed after a homemade sex video between her and ex-boyfriend Rick Salomon (Shannen Doherty's estranged husband) was scattered all over the Internet. The video was made in 2000 when she was 19. [October 2003]
Great-niece of Conrad Hilton Jr. and Francesca Hilton.
Has been romantically linked to actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Edward Furlong, Jamie Kennedy, Simon Rex, Australian Idol star Rob Mills, Sum 41 lead singer Deryck Whibley, producer Robert Evans, boxer Oscar De La Hoya, and nightclub owner Ingrid Casares.
Announced that she was recording an album. She enlisted the help of JC Chasez and his producer Robert Boldt to help in the creation of a dance-pop album (2003).
The Hilton name is of Norwegian origin. Her great-great-grandfather, August Halvorsen Hilton, was born on the family farm, Hilton, at Kløfta, just outside Oslo, Norway, before emigrating to the United States with his family at age 10. Her other ancestry is Italian (from a maternal great-grandfather), English, German, Irish, Scottish and Welsh.
She officially had her popular quote, "That's hot", trademarked. [October 2004]
Great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton and Mary Adelaide Barron.
Plans to open "Club Paris" in Orlando, Florida in 2005.
She wears a size 11 shoe. Many top designers don't make their shoes in an 11, so they have them custom made just for her.
Was a victim of a serious hacking incident, where her T-Mobile address book, notes and private photographs taken with a camera phone were released on the Internet. The address book revealed hotel and airline preferences and exposed private phone numbers and e-mail addresses for numerous celebrities and other Hollywood elite.
Madame Tussaud's on 42nd Street unveiled a wax dummy of her to coincide with the release of her movie House of Wax (2005) on May 1, 2005.
Met boyfriend Paris Latsis at a nightclub when he was only 16, while she was only 14.
Is working on a clothing line that she plans to name "That's Hot".
Studied the Sanford Meisner acting technique for three and a half years.
Became engaged to Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis on May 25, 2005.
Along with her sister Nicky Rothschild, Tara Reid, Bijou Phillips, Kimberly Stewart, Lindsay Lohan Nicole Richie and Kim Kardashian, she is one of Hollywood's most famous party girls.
Had a falling out with co-star and former best friend Nicole Richie (2005).
Wrote to Prince Charles to ask if she and her fiancé, Paris Latsis, could be married in Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, or Windsor Castle.
Established her own record label, Heiress Records, in 2004.
Is a huge fan of the band Blondie and singer Debbie Harry.
Taught herself to play the guitar for the release of her upcoming album.
Ranked #59 in the 2004 FHM list of "100 Sexiest Women in the World".
Named #3 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2005" special supplement.
Was involved in a minor car crash along with some friends and her current boyfriend Stavros Niarchos. No-one was hurt. [November 2005]
Ranked #20 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2005 list.
Released her second perfume, "Just Me", as a follow up to her first perfume, "Paris Hilton".
Hilton's ex-fiancé bought her a 24-carat yellow diamond ring while they were engaged.
Ranked #11 on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 Women of 2006 list.
Founder of her own Heiress Records, the label on which she plans to release her debut album. It is a sub-label of Warner Bros. Records and was created in 2004. Hilton also plans to eventually sign new artists.
Announced "Stars are Blind", a reggae-influenced track produced by Fernando Garibay, as the first single. Her producers for the album include Greg Wells and Kara DioGuardi, Jane Wiedlin from The Go-Go's and Scott Storch.
Attended the prestigious Professional Children's School in New York City with fellow actors Christina Ricci and Macaulay Culkin.
Nominated for two Razzie Awards: "Worst Supporting Actress" for House of Wax (2005) and "Most Tiresome Tabloid Target".
Ranked #56 on Forbes magazine's "Top 100 Celebrities" list (2006).
She was the subject of a South Park (1997) episode entitled "Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset", in which she opens a store called "Stupid Spoiled Whore" selling girls everything they need to emulate her.
She participated in Sean 'Diddy' Combs's Vote or Die campaign, to encourage youths to vote in the Presidential election. She drew criticism when it was revealed she did not vote, nor had she even registered to do so. [November 2004]
Best friends with childhood friend Kim Kardashian.
Named #11 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World 2006" supplement.
Launched her third perfume, "Heiress", which coincides with her previous two, "Paris Hilton" and "Just Me".
Was the May 2007 entry in Stuff magazine's 2006-2007 pin up calendar.
Was voted the second "Worst Celebrity Role Model of 2006" behind her short-term party friend Britney Spears on December 30, 2006.
Tied the top shot on the "Worst Dressed Women in 2006" list by fashion critic Mr. Blackwell with Britney Spears for looking like "two peas in an overexposed pod".
Austrian industrial Richard Lugner announced she would be his celebrity guest at the annual Vienna Opera Ball. Previously, he had invited international stars such as Sophia Loren, Joan Collins, Farrah Fawcett or Andie MacDowell. [February 2007]
Had her personal photographs and other belongings posted on line after a storage facility holding her stuff was auctioned off.
After violating the terms of her DUI probation, driving her Bentley at 70 mph without her headlights on in a 35 mph zone and driving with a suspended license, she was sentenced to 45 days in jail on May 4, 2007.
She was January on FHM magazine's 2005 pin-up calendar (2005).
After serving 22 days in detention, with credit for her good behavior, she did not have to serve the whole 45 days sentence, she was released from the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California, where she was met by a huge contingent of paparazzi and camera crews. In her first interview on Larry King Live (1985), she stated that the time in jail was a "time-out in life" and the world would see a new Paris Hilton. [June 2007]
Was the subject of Paris in Jail: The Music Video (2007) , a parody of her song "Stars are Blind".
Takes Adderall for the Attention Deficit Disorder she has had since childhood.
Bought a beach side home in Malibu, California.
Sold her Hollywood Hills home to move to a more private gate community.
Released her fourth perfume called "Cancan". [October 2007]
Five of the films she has appeared in are listed on the Bottom 100 list (2008).
Spoofed by comedian Breven Angaelica Warren in a mock-reality for E!.
Taking a break from filming her reality show Paris Hilton's My New BFF (2008) in Dubai, she visited Lebanon where she hosted the Crystal Jet-Set Audition party in the capital city of Beirut on the 4th of July. [July 2009]
Arrested for possession of a controlled substance in Las Vegas on August 27, 2010 along with boyfriend Cy Waits; Waits was terminated from his position as head of nightclub operations for the Steve Wynn-owned Wynn and Encore properties. Hilton told George Lopez during her June 21, 2011 appearance on Lopez Tonight (2009) she has split from Waits, citing that the relationship had run its course.
Cousin of Brooke Wiederhorn and Whitney Davis.
Granddaughter of Kathy Richards.
She and her younger sister, Nicky Rothschild, were best friends with Casey Johnson since childhood until Casey's death on January 4, 2010 from diabetes at age 30.
She also loves Designs by Fileena jewelry made by actress Fileena Bahris. She has a ruby and diamond Shooting Star piece with matching ruby and diamond Shooting Star dog collars for Tinkerbell and Bambi.
She was Devassa (Beer trademark) Muse in the carnival in Rio de Janeiro (2010).
Helped younger sister, Nicky Rothschild, 21, promote her clothing line "Chick". [March 2005]
Visited a children's orphanage in South Africa. [March 2008]
Missed the opening for her new exclusive nightclub "Club Paris" in Orlando, Florida on New Year's Eve 2005. [December 2004]
Promoted her perfume launch called "Paris Hilton", which was later released on Valentine's Day 2005. [February 2005]
Madrid, Spain: Launched her own motorcycle racing team to compete in the 2011 125cc world championship. [December 2010]
Promoted her new fragrance called "Heiress". [November 2006]
Celebrated her 24th birthday with a dinner at the Ivy. [February 2005]
On February 6, 2008, she was at Harvard University to pick up her award as Harvard Lampoon's first ever "Woman of the Year".
Currently in London, England for promotional reasons concerning her perfume line. [May 2005]
Promoted her fragrance in Paris, France. [May 2005]
Launched her clothing line at Kitson in Los Angeles, California. [August 2007]
Has had public altercations with Natasha Lyonne, Shannen Doherty, Lisa Marie Presley, Shanna Moakler, Lindsay Lohan and Kelly Osbourne.
Is an animal lover and has numerous pets including puppies. She has Pomeranians named Prince Hilton the Pom, Princess Hilton the Pom and Princess Paris the Pom Jr.
Owns a number of cars including two Bentley Continental, a Rolls Royce Ghost, a Ferrari California and a Lexus LFA.
Was mentioned by Gretchen Wilson in the song "California Girls".
Engaged to model and actor Jason Shaw. [2001]
Attended St. Paul the Apostle School, finishing elementary school in 1995.
Is a huge fan of Britney Spears, Madonna, and Marilyn Monroe.
Her freshman year of high school (1995-96) was spent at the Marywood-Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage, California.
At age 16, she spent one year at the Provo Canyon School for emotionally troubled teens. She then attended the Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut from fall 1998 to February 1999 (her junior year), where she was a member of the ice hockey team. In February 1999, Hilton was expelled from Canterbury for violating school rules, returning to the Dwight School before dropping out a few months later. She later earned a GED certification.
[2017] Engaged to Chris Zylka.
She desperately hates her very large feet as she struggles to find shoes in her size. She started her own company to cater to shoe sizes for women with larger feet.
[2018] Hilton and Zylka called off their engagement.
Aunt of Lily Grace Victoria Rothschild & Teddy Marilyn Rothschild.
Trademarks:
She used to wear blue coloured contact lenses over her naturally green eyes
Quote and shirts that read "That's Hot"
Long bleached blonde hair
Valley girl accent
Quotes
I don't want to be known as the grand-daughter of the Hiltons. I want to be known as Paris.
I went to Wal-Mart for the first time. I always thought they sold wallpaper. I didn't realise it has everything. You can get anything you want there for really, really cheap.
I think the biggest misconception about me is that I'm this spoiled brat. But I'm not. I'm the total opposite.
If you have a beautiful face you don't need big fake boobs to get anyone's attention.
I desperately hate one thing about my body. I have size 11 feet. Yeah, it sucks, because I see all these super cute shoes in the stores: Guccis, YSLs, Manolos. And when they bring them out in my size, they look like clown shoes.
People think I'm stupid. But I'm smarter than most people.
The Backstreet Boys were so ten years ago. Whatever.
No matter what a woman looks like, if she's confident, she's sexy.
The only person who really knows me is Nicky [Nicky Rothschild]. And not many people know this, but my sister is one of the funniest people you'll ever meet.
[Newsweek interview, June 2005]: I thought it was cute to play a dumb blonde. On television, I do it because it's funny. I consider myself a businesswoman and a brand. I don't enjoy going out anymore. It's such a pain. It's everyone saying, "Let's do a deal! Can I have a picture?". I'm just, like "These people are such losers. I can't believe I used to love doing this.".
I have always had a voice and always known I could sing, but I was too shy to let it come out. I think that is the hardest thing you can do, to sing in front of people. When I finally let go and did it, I realised it is what I am most talented at and what I love to do the most.
Once you hear the music, you can't knock it. I go to clubs and I play it and don't tell anyone it's me. If everyone knew "This is Paris Hilton", they'd stop and judge.
I've had a lot of stalker incidents and I usually can handle them, but the scariest one was when a guy turned up at my dad's office and said he was my fiancé.
I'm the nicest, most loyal person in the world when it comes to my friends. I would really do almost anything to make sure they're happy. But I only want friends who are there for me just like I'm there for them. Otherwise, it's too painful.
I brought Nicole [Nicole Richie] on to The Simple Life (2003) and, all of a sudden, she became this different person. She dropped her old friends and she's someone else.
Nicole [Nicole Richie] and I are not enemies, but I can't be friends with someone who doesn't want good things for me.
I'm serious about acting and I have a bunch of movies lined up. I think I can become a good actress. It's something I want to prove to myself and to other people. I feel I'm getting better and feeling more confident about what I can do as an actress.
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.
I can't walk the streets. It's too embarrassing. I don't want to go out anymore. I don't want to party.
I take my dog Tinkerbell seriously. I take my job seriously. But I don't take myself all that seriously.
I talk in that baby talk voice when I'm on television, it's a put on.
One of my heroes is Barbie. She may not do anything, but she always looks great doing it.
[on South Park: Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset (2004)] I haven't seen it, but when people copy you, that's like the most flattering thing, so whatever people can say, I just laugh about it. It doesn't matter to me.
The best thing about having your own nightclub is that everything's free and you can tell the disc jockey to play whatever you want.
The root of all evil is not money, it's boredom.
If you want to make the camera your friend, pretend it's a cute boy!
[on her planned space flight in 2009]: I'm very scared to do it. What if I don't come back? With the whole light-years thing, what if I come back 10,000 years later, and everyone I know is dead? I'll be like "Great. Now I have to start all over.".
Dress cute wherever you go, life is too short to blend in.
[on having natural green eyes and wearing blue colored contact lenses]: I'm a brand, an entertainer. The brand Paris Hilton is like a fantasy life. I think people think of me as like an American princess fantasy. I want to be an icon. It's just something I always wanted to be. Madonna is an icon and just amazing. The color of my eyes is part of the image I want.
[on 1 Night in Paris (2004)] I didn't want to be known as that. (...) And now when people look at me they think that I'm something I'm not just because of one incident one night with someone who I was in love with. (...) People assume 'Oh, she's a slut' because of one thing that happened to me and it's hard because I'll have to live with that for the rest of my life and explain it to my children. And it's something that's changed my life forever and I'll never be able to erase it. [2015]
I really am passionate about every single thing I do ... and I've worked really hard to achieve all this. [2015]
[on people's misconceptions about her] Just having the last name Hilton, people assume that everything was handed to me and I've never had to work a day in my life. But in reality, I've worked so hard, I've done this all on my own and I don't take anything from my family. I do everything by myself. (...) Just growing up, my parents never spoiled us. They always made us want to do something on our own. I think I have a name where I have a lot to live up to and I didn't want to just be known as the Hilton granddaughter. I wanted to build my own empire and do something on my own and I think it's just something that runs in my blood, wanting to be creative and do big things. (...) I have 17 different product lines, so I do everything from fragrances, handbags, clothing, shoes, sunglasses, pet products, stationery, bedding. I do everything. I just launched my 11th fragrance. [2015]
[on ex-boyfriend Rick Salomon] I just felt so betrayed. This was not some random guy. This was someone I was with for a few years. (...) [He's] a very bad person. [2015]
[on 1 Night in Paris (2004)]...the most embarrassing, humiliating thing that has ever happened to me in my life.
I'm totally normal. I think it's obnoxious when people demand limos or bodyguards. I eat at McDonald's or Taco Bell. My parents always taught us to be humble. We're not spoiled.
Smoking is so sexy. It's like so cool how you all smoke everywhere in the UK. [May 2006]
