About
Paris Whitney Hilton, born on February 17, 1981, in New York City, first burst onto television screens as the charismatic heiress in The Simple Life (2003-2007). Two decades later she has evolved into a multifaceted entrepreneur, recording artist, DJ, podcaster, author and philanthropist. Her business portfolio spans 19 product lines—especially her fragrance empire, which has topped US $3 billion in global sales—and a growing slate of media projects under her company 11:11 Media, launched in 2021. The firm develops television, audio, digital and impact content and positions Hilton not only as talent but as executive producer and investor, allowing her to steer pop-culture conversations on her own terms.
Before Fame
Hilton is the eldest child of real-estate magnate Richard Hilton and former actor Kathy Hilton, and the great-granddaughter of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton. She spent her childhood between Manhattan’s Waldorf-Astoria, Beverly Hills and the Hamptons, absorbing equal parts East-Coast polish and West-Coast glamour. By 16 she had signed with Donald Trump’s T Management modeling agency, landing spreads in Vogue and runway gigs for top designers. A knack for turning everyday moments into headlines quickly followed: her red-carpet appearances and New York nightlife escapades in the late 1990s made her a tabloid staple well before the term “influencer” entered the dictionary. Those formative years—complete with lessons learned at various boarding schools—laid the groundwork for her eventual reality-TV fame and business savvy.
Trivia
- Signature catchphrase. Hilton’s breezy “That’s hot” became a 2000s cultural marker; she later trademarked it for use on merchandise.
- DJ residencies. Since 2012 she has headlined clubs from Ibiza to Las Vegas, reportedly earning six-figure fees per set.
- Chart ventures. Her 2006 debut album Paris reached No. 6 on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart; nearly 20 years later she returned to music with “Fame Won’t Love You,” a 2024 collaboration with Sia inspired by motherhood.
- Perfume powerhouse. With more than 25 fragrances, she ranks among the top-selling celebrity perfumers of all time.
- Advocacy. After testifying before U.S. lawmakers about her teen experience in “troubled-teen industry” facilities, she helped pass legislation aimed at protecting youth in congregate care settings.
Family Life
Family has always been central to Hilton’s public narrative. She shares a close bond with siblings Nicky, Barron and Conrad, and often credits her parents for grounding her amid fame. In November 2021 she married venture capitalist Carter Reum in a three-day Beverly Hills celebration streamed globally. Parenthood followed through surrogacy: son Phoenix Barron Hilton Reum arrived on January 16, 2023, and daughter London Marilyn Hilton Reum was born on November 11, 2023. Hilton announced London’s birth on Thanksgiving with a pink baby outfit photo captioned “Thankful for my baby girl,” later sharing that Phoenix already shows a gentle, big-brother streak.
Associated With
Hilton’s career has been shaped by—and has shaped—the circles around her. Her first breakout came alongside longtime friend Nicole Richie on The Simple Life. Early reality-TV assistant Kim Kardashian credits her with sparking an interest in personal branding long before social media took hold. In music and activism she collaborates with artists as varied as Afrojack, Steve Aoki and Sia, and partners with organizations like GLAAD and Children’s Hospital LA for philanthropic initiatives through 11:11 Media Impact.
