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Paris Hilton Profile |
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Birth Date: February 17, 1981
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Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA
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Birth Name: Paris Whitney Hilton
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Height: 5'8"
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Biography |
Paris Hilton was born on February 17th, 1981, to Rick and
Kathy Hilton, making her the great-granddaughter of Conrad
Hilton, founder of the Hilton hotels and source of the
family fortune -- estimated at $300 million. Her
grandfather, Conrad "Nicky" Hilton, Jr., also brought some
notoriety to the family, as he was the first of Elizabeth
Taylor's many ex-husbands. Paris' younger sister, Nicky
(born in 1983), shares the throne as co-heiress of the
Hilton empire.
paris the model
Growing up in Manhattan's ritzy Waldorf-Astoria, the
family's New York home, as well as other Hilton digs in
Beverly Hills and the Hamptons, Paris didn't seem to yearn
for much. Even after graduating from high school, college
didn't appeal to her. So, around the year 2000, Paris
decided to branch out and become famous.
She began to make a name for herself as a model, soon
appearing in shows for designers such as Marc Bouwer and
Catherine Malandrino, and she later completed an ad campaign
for Iceberg, an Italian label. In addition, Paris has posed
for spreads in national magazines such as GQ, Vanity Fair
and FHM, and has also been profiled, along with her sister,
in People magazine.
paris in the tabloids
At the same time, Paris became the center of attention
because of her relationships -- real or imagined by the
paparazzi -- with some of Hollywood's hottest young stars.
In early 2000, Paris was spotted around town with Leonardo
DiCaprio. However, the press, especially the National
Enquirer, blew their casual friendship far out of
proportion. Nevertheless, she apparently dated Terminator
2's Edward Furlong for a few months, and was later seen out
and about with boxer Oscar de la Hoya. Paris has also been
linked with actor and Tommy Hilfiger model, Jason Shaw, Sum
41 lead singer Derek Whibley, and Nick Carter of the
Backstreet Boys.
Paris, along with her younger sister Nicky, also became
notorious as socialites, gracing party after party and
getting bad press for their antics. For example, Paris has
grabbed headlines by shoving ahead of others in a washroom
line, then, when upbraided for her rudeness, quipped that
she only wanted to look at herself in the mirror. She has
also danced on top of bar banquettes, gone topless for
attention, and paraded around in designer T-shirts with
slogans like, "Got Blow?" Yet Paris maintains that the bad
press "sucks" and that "people are mean."
paris stars in the simple life
Perhaps in an effort to clean up her image, Paris has tried
to make her mark by working on more substantial projects. In
2001, she had a cameo appearance in Ben Stiller's fashion
spoof, Zoolander. Other appearances include a role as a
strung-out supermodel in the film short QIK2JDG, The Hillz
(co-starring boyfriend Jason Shaw), Wonderland, and the
big-screen adaptation of the Dr. Seuss classic, The Cat in
the Hat. She also starred in the FOX reality show, The
Simple Life, based on Green Acres, and featured Paris Hilton
living on a farm. The show was such a success that there
will likely be a sequel.
On top of her burgeoning acting career, Paris has designed a
high-end collection of purses for Tokyo label Samantha
Thavasa, along with her sister Nicky. Paris has also given
back; she has done charity work for Toys for Tots.
Unfortunately, her attempts to start a modeling company and
a makeup line seem to have fizzled.
paris on video
Paris has also grabbed headlines thanks to a makeout session
with notorious lesbian, Ingrid Casares, and a sex tape
starring Paris and ex Rick Solomon that was released on the
Net, and of course, spread like wildfire.
Paris Hilton also appears in 2004's Raising Helen, starring
Kate Hudson. |
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Other
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Formerly engaged to model and actor Jason Shaw [2001]
Sister of Nicky Hilton, Barron Nicholas Hilton, and Conrad
Hughes Hilton.
Announced she would live on a farm for a new
fish-out-of-water "reality" show called "The Simple Life"
(2003). The show is reportedly a takeoff on the 1960s sitcom
"Green Acres" (1965). [2003]
Daughter of Rick Hilton and Kathy Richards
For her 21st birthday, she threw five parties for herself in
New York, Las Vegas, London, Hollywood and Tokyo.
Has two younger brothers, Barron Nicholas & Conrad Hughes
Mother is the former actress Kathy Richards.
Niece of Kim Richards and Kyle Richards.
Measurements: 34B-25-35 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
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 in 2003 by fashion critic
Mr. Blackwell (Richard Selzer).
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) scattered all over the internet in
October of 2003. The video was made when she was 19.
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 at the end of 2003 that she is recording an album.
She enlisted the help of J.C. Chasez and his producer Rob
Boldt to help in the creation of a dance-pop album.
Dated Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter. [December
2003-July 2004]
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 US with his family at age 10.
In October 2004, she officially had her popular quote,
"That's hot", trademarked.
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.
Favorite sport is golf
Madame Tussaud's on 42nd Street unveiled a wax dummy of her
to coincide with the release of the movie House of Wax
(2005) in which she has a role. [1 May 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 boyfriend Paris Latsis [May 25, 2005].
Along with Tara Reid, her sister Nicky Hilton, Bijou
Phillips, Kimberly Stewart, Lindsay Lohan & Nicole Richie is
one of Hollywood's most famous party girls
Had a falling out with co-star and former best friend Nicole
Richie. [2005]
Was a cheerleader in high school.
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.
Great-grand-niece of Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Her great-aunt is actress Zsa Zsa Gabor.
Is a huge fan of the band Blondie and singer Deborah Harry.
Taught herself to play the guitar for the release of her
upcoming album.
Her favorite color is pink
Ranked #59 in FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2004
Ranked #23 in FHM 100 Sexiest Women 2005
Was involved in a minor car crash along with some friends
and her current boyfriend Stavros Niarchos. No one got hurt.
[November 2005]
Ended engagement to Greek shipping heir, Paris Latsis, in
September 2005
Named #20 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 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. |
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