Paris Hilton is an American media personality, businesswoman, socialite, singer, model and actress. She is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels. Her lifestyle made her a feature of entertainment news and tabloid magazines and Hilton was proclaimed “New York’s leading It girl” in 2001. In 2003, a sex tape with Hilton and her then boyfriend Rick Salomon, later released as 1 Night in Paris, was leaked to the public. Released only three weeks before the premiere of the reality television series The Simple Life, in which she starred alongside her long time friend Nicole Richie, the sex tape became a media sensation.
Birth Name
Paris Whitney Hilton
Nickname
Star, Princess, Paris the Heiress
Profession
Model, Businesswoman, Socialite, Music Producer, Fashion Designer, Singer, DJ, Author
Genre
Pop, EDM, Hip-Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Warner Bros., Cash Money Records
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Paris Hilton was born on February 17, 1981 in New York City, New York, United States.
Age
She is currently 38 years old.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Ethnicity
White
Paris has English, Italian, Irish, German and Norwegian ancestry.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Education
Paris Hilton attended Buckley School and St. Paul the Apostle Church and School from where she graduated in 1995. She briefly attended Convent of the Sacred Heart, New York in 1996. Then, she finally attended Dwight School. At 16, she went to Provo Canyon School (School for emotionally troubled teens). At 18, she was expelled from Canterbury Boarding School for violating rules. She finally returned to Dwight School and completed her education.
Family Details
- Father – Richard Howard “Rick” Hilton (Businessman)
- Mother – Kathy Hilton (née Kathleen Elizabeth Avanzino) (Socialite and former actress)
- Siblings – Nicholai Olivia “Nicky” Hilton (Younger Sister), Barron Nicholas Hilton II (Younger Brother), Conrad Hughes Hilton III (Younger Brother)
- Others – Conrad Hilton (Paternal Great-Grandfather) (Businessman), Kim Richards (Aunt) (Actress), Kyle Richards (Aunt) (Actress, TV personality), Barron Hilton (Grandfather) (Business Magnate, socialite, hotel heir), Francesca Hilton (Great Aunt) (Actress, Photographer, Comedian)
Manager
For her modeling assignments, she is signed to Metropolitan Models in Paris.
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Paris Hilton dated –
- Nick Carter (2003-2004) – Paris Hilton had a short-lived affair with actor, singer, and dancer, Nick Carter, between 2003 and 2004.
- Travis Barker (2006) – Hilton had a fleeting affair with songwriter and record producer, Travis Barker, in September 2006. They were seen making out on multiple occasions and even had a drunken wedding which was officiated by Suge Knight.
- Josh Henderson (2007) – Paris Hilton was linked with actor and model, Josh Henderson, in 2007. However, their relationship blew out only after a few weeks.
- DJ Afrojack (aka Nick van de Wall) (Dutch Music Producer and DJ). Paris dated DJ Afrojack from November 2011 until 2012.
- Mario Balotelli (2012) – Italian footballer, who is the striker of The Manchester City had a fling with Hilton in 2012. He is ten years younger to Paris. Their relationship was confirmed by terra.com.
- River Viiperi (2012-2014) – Spanish model River Viiperi started dating Paris in September 2012. Again, she is ten years senior to him. The couple first met through DT Model Management owner, David Todd, who took Hilton to a Marlon Gobel show during New York Fashion Week. It was confirmed by hola.com. The duo separated in July 2014.
- Josh Upshaw (2014) – This time, she started dating Ralph Lauren model Josh Upshaw after meeting him on July 23, 2014, at DT Model Management’s second-anniversary party at Pump restaurant. The couple called it quits in September 2014.
- Jordan Barrett (2015) – Paris was rumored to be dating Australian model Jordan Barrett in the early months of 2015. They were pictured getting close and comfortable at the Milan Fashion Week.
- Thomas Gross (2015-2016) – In May 2015, she met Austrian businessman, Thomas Gross during a festival and started dating him. They dated for a year and called it quits in April 2016.
- Chris Zylka (2016-2018) – In August 2016, actor Chris Zylka and Paris secretly started dating each other. However, their relationship became public in February 2017. In January 2018, she got engaged to Chris. In November 2018, they split and ended their engagement.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters – 1.73 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 55 kg
- In Pounds – 121 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-25-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 25 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Hair Color
She has naturally brown hair but dyes them blonde.
Eye Color
Dark Brown (She wears Blue-colored contact lenses)
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Shoe Size
She wears a size 10 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Her infamous sex tape, she starred in with ex-boyfriend Rick Salomon. She is also known for being a professional party girl.
Film Debut
She appeared in 1993 film Wishman for her role as “Girl on Beach.”
Brand Endorsements
Fila (2012), Paris Hilton Perfumes, T-Mobile, Guess Clothing Line
Distinctive Features
- Blue contact lenses
- Blonde hair
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Reality Television Star – Female | The Simple Life | Nominated |
| 2004 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Television Personality – Female | N/A | Nominated |
| 2005 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Scream Scene | House of Wax | Won |
| 2005 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Breakout Performance – Female | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Television Personality – Female | N/A | Nominated |
| 2005 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Crossover Artist | N/A | Nominated |
| 2005 | AVN Awards | Top Renting Release of the Year | 1 Night in Paris | Won |
| 2006 | Golden Raspberry Award | Worst Supporting Actress | House of Wax | Won |
| 2006 | Golden Raspberry Award | Most Tiresome Tabloid Targets | N/A | Nominated |
| 2006 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Reality Television Star – Female | The Simple Life | Nominated |
| 2006 | MTV Movie Award | Best Frightened Performance | House of Wax | Nominated |
| 2007 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Reality Television Star – Female | The Simple Life | Nominated |
| 2007 | Teen Choice Award | Choice OMG! Moment | N/A | Nominated |
| 2009 | Fifi Award | Female Celebrity Fragrance of the Year | N/A | Won |
| 2009 | Fox Reality Award | Innovator of the Year Award | N/A | Won |
| 2009 | Golden Raspberry Award | Worst Actress | The Hottie and the Nottie | Won |
| 2009 | Golden Raspberry Award | Worst Screen Couple | Won | |
| 2009 | Golden Raspberry Award | Worst Supporting Actress | Repo! The Genetic Opera | Won |
| 2009 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Reality Television Star – Female | Paris Hilton’s My New BFF | Nominated |
| 2009 | Teen Choice Award | Choice Summer Television Star – Female | Nominated | |
| 2009 | F.A.M.E. Award | Favorite Celebrity Sex Tape | 1 Night in Paris | Won |
| 2010 | Golden Raspberry Award | Worst Actress of the Decade | House of Wax The Hottie and the Nottie Repo! The Genetic Opera |
Won |
| 2012 | International Licensing Excellence Award | Best Celebrity Licensee of the Year | N/A | Nominated |
| 2013 | NRJ DJ Award | Best Breakthrough DJ | N/A | Won |
| 2014 | NRJ DJ Award | Best Female DJ | N/A | Won |
Paris Hilton Favorite
- Favorite People – George Vreeland Hill
- Favorite Food – Sushi (Japanese)
- Favorite TV Programs – The Simple Life (2003-2007), American Idol (2002)
- Favorite Artist – Damien Steven Hirst (English Artist)
- Favorite Sport – Golf
- Favorite Fashion Idol – Sharon Stone, Marilyn Monroe, Farrah Fawcett
- Favorite Song – Deadmau5 Feat. Kaskade (I Remember)
- Favorite Restaurant – Mr. Chow Restaurant, Beverly Hills, California, USA
- Favorite Drink – Spunk
- Favorite Holiday Destination – Mykonos, Greece
- Favorite Power Couple – DJ David Guetta and his wife Cathy Lobé (Now the couple has split)
- Favorite Book – Confessions Of An Heiress (Paris Hilton & Merle Ginsberg)
- Favorite Places – Japan, Europe
- Favorite Color – Pink
- Favorite Singer – Deborah Harry
- Favorite Accessories – Lipstick, Hair Extensions, Sunglasses
- Favorite Band – Blondie
Paris Hilton Net worth
Paris Hilton’s net worth is estimated at around $300 million dollars as of 2019.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Paris Hilton
- Instagram – parishilton
- Twitter – Paris Hilton
- YouTube Channel – Paris Hilton
Some Lesser Known Facts About Paris Hilton
- She was a cheerleader in high school.
- During shooting for the movie “House of Wax”, Paris Hilton suffered a panic attack.
- Hilton founded the record label “Heiress Records” in 2004.
- Paris Hilton has various pets, namely, Dolce (Pomeranian), Bambi (Chihuahua), Tinkerbell and Marilyn Monroe.
- In February 2005, Hilton hosted NBC’s Saturday Night Live, with Keane as the musical guest.
- Hilton released her self-titled debut album, Paris, on August 22, 2006.
- The album reached number six on the Billboard 200, and sold over 600,000 copies worldwide. Its first single, “Stars Are Blind” was played on more than 125 pop stations in the U.S. The song was a worldwide hit, reaching the top ten in 17 countries.
- Paris can’t resist herself from McDonald’s French Fries.
- Paris won Golden Raspberry Award as Worst Actress of the Decade for her work in the movie “House of Wax” in 2010.
- In February 2017, Hilton walked the runway at Christian Cowan’s fall show in New York City.
- In January 2018, Hilton modeled Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 6 collection by recreating paparazzi photos of Kim Kardashian.
- In 2018, Hilton was what was described as “the centerpiece” of two projects about social media and various personalities’ online presence.
- Visit her official website @ parishilton.com.
