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| - | Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is one of the first American socialites, that is famous for, many say, simply being famous. Though she is a singer, actress, and fashion model, her personal exploits have gained her a level of infamy that has yet to be matched among any young female celebrities in the news/tabloids today. | + | <span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Paris Whitney Hilton</strong></span> |
| - | Hilton is an heiress to a share of the Hilton Hotel fortune, and to the real estate fortune of her father, Richard Hilton. As a 19-year old, she began receiving notoriety as a socialite in both Manhattan and Los Angeles; and has been described not only as a celebutante, a portmanteau of celebrity and debutante, but also by the more derogatory label of celebutard, referring to her negative exploits and foibles, such as an unauthorized sex video of her with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon, which was leaked onto the Internet in late 2003, her drunk driving arrest in late 2006, and most recently, a treasure trove of video, diaries and pictures that was stolen from a locker in her home, and has been plastered all over the interenet through the site, ParisExposed.com. | + | <strong>Paris Whitney Hilton</strong> (born February 17, 1981) is one of the first American socialites famous for, many say, simply being famous. Though she is a singer, actress, fashion model and even a writer, her personal exploits have gained her a level of infamy that has yet to be matched among any young female celebrity in the news/tabloids today. |
| - | She initially became well known to the American public through her participation in the reality series, _The Simple Life_, with best friend Nicole Richie; and has since branched out into many careers, including author of her fall 2004 release, _Confessions of an Heiress_, and as of August 2006, she launched a her debut pop album _Paris_. | + | Hilton is an heiress to a share of the Hilton Hotel fortune, and to the real estate fortune of her father, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/richardhilton">Richard Hilton</a>. She began receiving notoriety as a socialite in both Manhattan and Los Angeles; and has been described not only as a celebutante, a portmanteau of celebrity and debutante, but also by the more derogatory label of "celebutard," referring to her more negative exploits and foibles, such as a unauthorized release of a sex video of her with her then-boyfriend <a title="Rick Salomon" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/ricksalomon">Rick Salomon</a>, which was leaked onto the Internet in late 2003, her drunk driving arrest in late 2006, and most recently, a treasure trove of video, diaries and pictures that were taken from a storage locker, and now make up the main contents of the internet site, ParisExposed.com. She initially became well known to the American public through her participation in the reality series, <a title="The Simple Life" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362153/"><em>The Simple Life</em></a>, with best friend <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nicolerichie">Nicole Richie</a>; and has since branched out into many careers, including author, with her fall 2004 release, <em>Confessions of an Heiress</em>, actress, most notably in her supporting role in 2004s <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397065/">House of Wax</a>, and as of August 2006, singer, when she launched a her debut pop album <em>Paris</em>, which includes the single “Stars are Blind.” |
| - | *Rise to Fame* | + | Due to her cameos, commercials, modeling, TV and movies, according to <em>Forbes Magazine's</em> annual "Celebrity 100," Hilton earned approximately $2 million in 2003–2004, $6.5 million in 2004-2005, and $7 million in 2005-2006. |
| - | In early 2001, Hilton began to develop a reputation as a 19-year-old socialite, being identified as "New York's leading It Girl" whose fame was beginning to "extend beyond [...] the New York tabloids" and even into the movies (she had a cameo in Ben Stiller’s 2001 release, _Zoolander_). Then in late 2003, her then three-year-old sex video, _1Night in Paris_, leaked onto the internet, and fueled an internet and magazine gossip frenzy, only a week before the premiere of _The Simple Life_. Though Hilton has strongly denied such claims that the leak was intentional to drum up publicity for her show, and stated she was "embarrassed" and "humiliated" by the publicity brought by the tape, some still say the incident was planned. | + | <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Family</span></strong> |
| - | Since then, there have been dozens of incidents, which keep Hilton in the news, from the hacking of her cellular phone device, T-Mobile's Sidekick, which leaked her electronic phone book onto the internet with all of her famous friends’ numbers out there for all the world to call, to breaking up the best-friendship she had with Nicole Richie, yet not confirming the actual cause of their rift, and much more. Hilton definitely has a knack for staying in the limelight. | + | Hilton is the oldest of four children of <a title="Richard Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/richardhilton">Richard Hilton</a> and <a title="Kathy Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kathyrichardshilton">Kathy Richards</a>. She has a younger sister, <a title="Nicky Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nickyhilton">Nicky Hilton</a>, and two younger brothers, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/barronhilton">Barron Hilton II</a>, and <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhiltoniii">Conrad Hilton III</a>. |
| + | On the maternal side of her family, Hilton is a niece of two popular child stars of the 1970s—<a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kimrichards">Kim Richards</a> and <a title="Kyle Richards" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kylerichards">Kyle Richards</a>, who appeared in the motion picture <a title="Escape to Witch Mountain" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072951/"><em>Escape to Witch Mountain</em></a> and several television shows. By marriage, she also is related to <a title="Zsa Zsa Gabor" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/zsazsagabor">Zsa Zsa Gabor</a> (the Hungarian-born actress married Paris Hilton's great-grandfather <a title="Conrad Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhilton">Conrad Hilton</a>), as well as <a title="Elizabeth Taylor" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/elizabethtaylor">Elizabeth Taylor</a> (the actress's first husband was Paris Hilton's great-uncle, <a title="Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr." href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradnicholsonhilton">Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr.</a>). | ||
| - | *Movies* | + | Her paternal grandparents are hotel chairman <a title="Barron Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/barronhiltoni">Barron Hilton</a>, and his wife, Marilyn Hawley; and Hilton's paternal great-grandparents were Hilton Hotel founder <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhilton">Conrad Hilton </a>and his first wife, Mary Barron. When Conrad Hilton died in 1979, he left nothing in his will to his children or other descendants. Barron Hilton contested this decision and won in 1988. The value of Paris's inheritance has been variously estimated at between (US) $30 and $50 million. |
| - | Hilton has tried, mostly in vain, to be taken seriously as an actress over the years. Her film credits include minor and supporting roles in the feature films _House of Wax_ (2005), _The Hillz_ (2004), _Raising Helen_ (2004), and _Nine Lives_ (2002). Her role in House of Wax won the Teen Choice Award for "Best Scream" and earned a "Best Frightened Performance" nomination at the MTV Movie Awards 2006. Hilton landed her first lead roles in 2006 with the straight-to-DVD releases _National Lampoon's Pledge This!_ and _Bottom's Up_ with Jason Mewes. She also appeared in cameo roles in _Zoolander_ (2001), _The Cat in the Hat_ (2003), _Wonderland_ (2003), and _Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!_ (2004). She has also acted in the short subjects "QIK2JDG" (2002) and "L.A. Knights" (2003). Hilton has several upcoming theatrical releases in which she is the lead role, including _The Hottie and the Nottie_ (2008), and an untitled superhero movie involving Stan Lee. There was also a rumor around the gossip magazines and blogs that she was being considered to play Mother Theresa in a feature movie on the Saint's life; though that role never seemed to come to fruition. | + | Hilton moved between several exclusive homes in her youth, including a suite in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan, Beverly Hills, and the Hamptons. Currently, her parents own a $30.5 million mansion in Bel Air, a $12.3 million estate in the Hamptons, and a $10 million house in the Hollywood Hills in which she and her sister stay to give them privacy and for easy access to clubs in Los Angeles. She attended her freshman year of high school in Rancho Mirage, California at the Marywood-Palm Valley School and her sophomore and junior years of high school at the Dwight School in New York, but dropped out and eventually earned a GED. Hilton did not attend college. |
| - | Hilton has also appeared in several music videos, including It Girl by John Oates (of Hall & Oates fame), Just Lose It by Eminem and Caught Up In The Rapture by Won-G featuring Gizelle. | + | <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Rise to Fame</strong></span> |
| - | Due to her cameos, commercials, modeling, TV and movies, according to Forbes Magazine's annual Celebrity 100, Hilton earned approximately $2 million in 2003–2004,[8] $6.5 million in 2004-2005,[9] and $7 million in 2005-2006.[10] | + | Hilton began to frequent clubs when, some say, she was still just 15 or 16. It was rumored that her mother, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kathyrichardshilton">Kathy Hilton</a>, not only allowed both of her daughters to go to night clubs even though they were underage, but even helped them get ready. |
| + | In early 2001, Hilton began to develop a reputation as a 19-year-old socialite, being identified as "New York's leading It Girl." Her fame began to extend beyond the socialite scene, and she even had her own cameo in <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/benstiller">Ben Stiller’s </a>2001 release, <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0196229/">Zoolander</a></em>; and this was before any of her larger exploits commenced. | ||
| - | *Blogs* | + | Then in late 2003, her then three-year-old sex video leaked onto the internet, and fueled an internet and magazine gossip frenzy, only a week before the premiere of <a title="The Simple Life" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362153/"><em>The Simple Life</em></a>. Though Hilton has strongly denied claims that the leak was intentionally done to drum up publicity for her show, and stated she was "embarrassed" and "humiliated" by the publicity brought by the tape, it did expose her to the celebrity world. |
| - | <a href="http://thebosh.com/archives/gossip/paris_hilton/" target=new>Paris Hilton @ TheBosh.com</a> - Blogging the latest news and gossip about Paris , and many other celebs. | + | Since then, there have been dozens of incidents that keep Hilton in the news: from the hacking of her T-mobile Sidekick, which leaked her electronic phone book onto the internet with all of her famous friends’ phone numbers out there for the world to call, to breaking up the best-friendship with <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nicolerichie">Nicole Richie</a>, though not confirming the actual cause of their rift – she definitely has a knack for staying in the limelight. |
| - | <a href="http://celebritysmack.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Hilton" target=new>Paris Hilton @ CelebritySmack.com</a> - A catty celebrity blog with gossip, rumors and pictures. | + | Hilton is widely scorned for what some see as her narcissism, shallow intellect and materialism. However, she seems to be aware of the old adage that “there's no such thing as bad publicity.” |
| - | *Fansites* | + | <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Fashion model</span></strong> |
| - | Celebrity Pictorials & Gossip [http://celebs.pictorials.us] | + | Hilton has signed with top modeling agencies: Ford Models Management in New York, Models 1 Agency in London, Nous Model Management in Los Angeles, and Premier Model Management in London. Hilton has walked for top fashion designers such as <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/philippetreacye">Philippe Treacye</a>, <u><span style="color:#800080;"><a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jasperconran">Jasper Conran</a></span></u>, Heatherette, and <a title="Julien MacDonald" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/julienmaconald">Julien MacDonald</a>. Sh has appeared in numerous advertisements, including Iceberg, GUESS, Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior, and Marciano. |
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| + | Hilton has tried, mostly in vain, to be taken seriously as an actress over the years. Her film credits include minor and supporting roles in the feature films <a title="House of Wax (2005 film)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397065/"><em>House of Wax</em></a> (2005), <a title="The Hillz" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343788/"><em>The Hillz</em></a> (2004), <a title="Raising Helen" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350028/"><em>Raising Helen</em></a> (2004), and <a title="Nine Lives" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318497/"><em>Nine Lives</em></a><em> </em>(2002). Her role in <em>House of Wax</em> won the Teen Choice Award for "Best Scream" and earned a "Best Frightened Performance" nomination at the MTV Movie Awards 2006. Hilton landed her first lead roles in 2006 with the straight-to-DVD releases <a title="National Lampoon's Pledge This!" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417056/"><em>National Lampoon's Pledge This</em>!</a> and <a title="Bottom's Up" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433349/"><em>Bottom's Up</em></a> with <a title="Jason Mewes" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jasonmewes">Jason Mewes</a>. She also appeared in <a title="The Cat in the Hat (film)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312528/"><em>The Cat in the Hat</em></a> (2003), and <a title="Wonderland (2003 movie)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0335563/"><em>Wonderland</em></a> (2003). She has also acted in the short subjects <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0334193/"><em>QIK2JDG</em> </a>(2002) and <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384265/">L.A. Knights</a></em> (2003). Hilton's future film projects are narrowed down to <a title="The Hottie and the Nottie" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804492/"><em>The Hottie and the Nottie</em></a> (2008). And, though the role never seemed to come to fruition, there was also a rumor that she was being considered to play <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/motherteresa">Mother Theresa</a> in a feature movie based on the Saint’s life. | ||
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| + | Hilton has also appeared in several music videos, including "It Girl" by <a title="John Oates" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/johnoates">John Oates</a> (of Hall & Oates fame), "Just Lose It" by <a title="Eminem" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/eminem">Eminem</a> and "Caught Up In The Rapture" by Won-G featuring <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/giselebundchen">Gisele</a>. | ||
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| - | Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is one of the first American socialites, that is famous for, many say, simply being famous. Though she is a singer, actress, and fashion model, her personal exploits have gained her a level of infamy that has yet to be matched among any young female celebrities in the news/tabloids today. | + | <span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/parishilton">Paris Hilton</a></strong></span> |
| - | Hilton is an heiress to a share of the Hilton Hotel fortune, and to the real estate fortune of her father, Richard Hilton. As a 19-year old, she began receiving notoriety as a socialite in both Manhattan and Los Angeles; and has been described not only as a celebutante, a portmanteau of celebrity and debutante, but also by the more derogatory label of celebutard, referring to her negative exploits and foibles, such as an unauthorized sex video of her with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon, which was leaked onto the Internet in late 2003, her drunk driving arrest in late 2006, and most recently, a treasure trove of video, diaries and pictures that was stolen from a locker in her home, and has been plastered all over the interenet through the site, ParisExposed.com. | + | <strong>Paris Whitney Hilton</strong> (born February 17, 1981) is one of the first American socialites famous for, many say, simply being famous. Though she is a singer, actress, fashion model and even a writer, her personal exploits have gained her a level of infamy that has yet to be matched among any young female celebrity in the news/tabloids today. |
| - | She initially became well known to the American public through her participation in the reality series, _The Simple Life_, with best friend Nicole Richie; and has since branched out into many careers, including author of her fall 2004 release, _Confessions of an Heiress_, and as of August 2006, she launched a her debut pop album _Paris_. | + | Hilton is an heiress to a share of the Hilton Hotel fortune, and to the real estate fortune of her father, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/richardhilton">Richard Hilton</a>. She began receiving notoriety as a socialite in both Manhattan and Los Angeles; and has been described not only as a celebutante, a portmanteau of celebrity and debutante, but also by the more derogatory label of "celebutard," referring to her more negative exploits and foibles, such as an unauthorized release of a sex video of her with her then-boyfriend <a title="Rick Salomon" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/ricksalomon">Rick Salomon</a>, which was leaked onto the Internet in late 2003, her drunk driving arrest in late 2006, and most recently, a treasure trove of video, diaries and pictures that were taken from a storage locker, and now make up the main contents of the internet site, ParisExposed.com. |
| - | *Rise to Fame* | + | She initially became well known to the American public through her participation in the reality series, <a title="The Simple Life" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362153/"><em>The Simple Life</em></a>, with then best friend <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nicolerichie">Nicole Richie</a>; and has since branched out into many careers, including author, with her fall 2004 release, <em>Confessions of an Heiress</em>, actress, most notably in her supporting role in 2004s <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397065/"><em>House of Wax</em></a>, and as of August 2006, a singer, when she launched a her debut pop album <em>Paris</em>, which includes the single “Stars are Blind.” |
| - | In early 2001, Hilton began to develop a reputation as a 19-year-old socialite, being identified as "New York's leading It Girl" whose fame was beginning to "extend beyond [...] the New York tabloids" and even into the movies (she had a cameo in Ben Stiller’s 2001 release, _Zoolander_). Then in late 2003, her then three-year-old sex video, _1Night in Paris_, leaked onto the internet, and fueled an internet and magazine gossip frenzy, only a week before the premiere of _The Simple Life_. Though Hilton has strongly denied such claims that the leak was intentional to drum up publicity for her show, and stated she was "embarrassed" and "humiliated" by the publicity brought by the tape, some still say the incident was planned. | + | Due to her cameos, commercials, modeling, TV and movies, according to <em>Forbes Magazine's</em> annual "Celebrity 100," Hilton earned approximately $2 million in 2003–2004, $6.5 million in 2004-2005, and $7 million in 2005-2006. |
| - | Since then, there have been dozens of incidents, which keep Hilton in the news, from the hacking of her cellular phone device, T-Mobile's Sidekick, which leaked her electronic phone book onto the internet with all of her famous friends’ numbers out there for all the world to call, to breaking up the best-friendship she had with Nicole Richie, yet not confirming the actual cause of their rift, and much more. Hilton definitely has a knack for staying in the limelight. | + | <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Family</span></strong> |
| - | *Movies* | + | Hilton is the oldest of four children of <a title="Richard Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/richardhilton">Richard Hilton</a> and <a title="Kathy Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kathyrichardshilton">Kathy Richards</a>. She has a younger sister, <a title="Nicky Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nickyhilton">Nicky Hilton</a>, and two younger brothers, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/barronhilton">Barron Hilton II</a>, and <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhiltoniii">Conrad Hilton III</a>. |
| + | On the maternal side of her family, Hilton is a niece of two popular child stars of the 1970s—<a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kimrichards">Kim Richards</a> and <a title="Kyle Richards" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kylerichards">Kyle Richards</a>, who appeared in the motion picture <a title="Escape to Witch Mountain" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072951/"><em>Escape to Witch Mountain</em></a> and several television shows. By marriage, she also is related to <a title="Zsa Zsa Gabor" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/zsazsagabor">Zsa Zsa Gabor</a> (the Hungarian-born actress married Paris Hilton's great-grandfather <a title="Conrad Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhilton">Conrad Hilton</a>), as well as <a title="Elizabeth Taylor" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/elizabethtaylor">Elizabeth Taylor</a> (the actress's first husband was Paris Hilton's great-uncle, <a title="Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr." href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradnicholsonhilton">Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr.</a>). | ||
| - | Hilton has tried, mostly in vain, to be taken seriously as an actress over the years. Her film credits include minor and supporting roles in the feature films _House of Wax_ (2005), _The Hillz_ (2004), _Raising Helen_ (2004), and _Nine Lives_ (2002). Her role in House of Wax won the Teen Choice Award for "Best Scream" and earned a "Best Frightened Performance" nomination at the MTV Movie Awards 2006. Hilton landed her first lead roles in 2006 with the straight-to-DVD releases _National Lampoon's Pledge This!_ and _Bottom's Up_ with Jason Mewes. She also appeared in cameo roles in _Zoolander_ (2001), _The Cat in the Hat_ (2003), _Wonderland_ (2003), and _Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!_ (2004). She has also acted in the short subjects "QIK2JDG" (2002) and "L.A. Knights" (2003). Hilton has several upcoming theatrical releases in which she is the lead role, including _The Hottie and the Nottie_ (2008), and an untitled superhero movie involving Stan Lee. There was also a rumor around the gossip magazines and blogs that she was being considered to play Mother Theresa in a feature movie on the Saint's life; though that role never seemed to come to fruition. | + | Her paternal grandparents are hotel chairman <a title="Barron Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/barronhiltoni">Barron Hilton</a>, and his wife, Marilyn Hawley; and Hilton's paternal great-grandparents were Hilton Hotel founder <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhilton">Conrad Hilton </a>and his first wife, Mary Barron. When Conrad Hilton died in 1979, he left nothing in his will to his children or other descendants. Barron Hilton contested this decision and won in 1988. The value of Paris's inheritance has been variously estimated at between (US) $30 and $50 million. |
| - | Hilton has also appeared in several music videos, including It Girl by John Oates (of Hall & Oates fame), Just Lose It by Eminem and Caught Up In The Rapture by Won-G featuring Gizelle. | + | Hilton moved between several exclusive homes in her youth, including a suite in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan, Beverly Hills, and the Hamptons. Currently, her parents own a $30.5 million mansion in Bel Air, a $12.3 million estate in the Hamptons, and a $10 million house in the Hollywood Hills in which she and her sister stay to give them privacy and for easy access to clubs in Los Angeles. She attended her freshman year of high school in Rancho Mirage, California at the Marywood-Palm Valley School and her sophomore and junior years of high school at the Dwight School in New York, but dropped out and eventually earned a GED. Hilton did not attend college. |
| - | Due to her cameos, commercials, modeling, TV and movies, according to Forbes Magazine's annual Celebrity 100, Hilton earned approximately $2 million in 2003–2004,[8] $6.5 million in 2004-2005,[9] and $7 million in 2005-2006.[10] | + | <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Rise to Fame</strong></span> |
| + | Hilton began to frequent clubs, some say, as young as 15 or 16. It was rumored that her mother, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kathyrichardshilton">Kathy Hilton</a>, not only allowed both of her daughters to go to night clubs even though they were underage, but even helped them get ready. | ||
| - | *Blogs* | + | In early 2001, Hilton began to develop a reputation as a 19-year-old socialite, being identified as "New York's leading It Girl." Her fame began to extend beyond the socialite scene, and she even had her own cameo in <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/benstiller">Ben Stiller’s </a>2001 release, <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0196229/">Zoolander</a></em>; and this was before any of her more notable exploits. |
| - | <a href="http://thebosh.com/archives/gossip/paris_hilton/" target=new>Paris Hilton @ TheBosh.com</a> - Blogging the latest news and gossip about Paris , and many other celebs. | + | Then in late 2003, her then three-year-old sex video leaked onto the internet, and fueled an internet and magazine gossip frenzy, only a week before the premiere of <a title="The Simple Life" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362153/"><em>The Simple Life</em></a>. Though Hilton has strongly denied claims that the leak was intentionally done to drum up publicity for her show, and stated she was "embarrassed" and "humiliated" by the publicity brought by the tape, it did make her a household name. |
| - | <a href="http://celebritysmack.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Hilton" target=new>Paris Hilton @ CelebritySmack.com</a> - A catty celebrity blog with gossip, rumors and pictures. | + | Since then, there have been dozens of incidents that keep Hilton in the news: from the hacking of her T-mobile Sidekick, which leaked her electronic phone book onto the internet with all of her famous friends’ phone numbers out there for the world to call, to breaking up her best-friendship with <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nicolerichie">Nicole Richie</a>, though not confirming the actual cause of their rift – she definitely has a knack for staying in the limelight. |
| - | *Fansites* | + | Hilton is widely scorned for what some see as her narcissism, shallow intellect and materialism. However, she seems to be aware of the old adage that “there's no such thing as bad publicity.” |
| - | Celebrity Pictorials & Gossip [http://celebs.pictorials.us] | + | <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Fashion model</span></strong> |
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| + | Hilton has signed with top modeling agencies: Ford Models Management in New York, Models 1 Agency in London, Nous Model Management in Los Angeles, and Premier Model Management in London. Hilton has walked for top fashion designers such as <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/philippetreacye">Philippe Treacye</a>, <u><span style="color:#800080;"><a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jasperconran">Jasper Conran</a></span></u>, Heatherette, and <a title="Julien MacDonald" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/julienmaconald">Julien MacDonald</a>. She has appeared in numerous advertisements, including Iceberg, GUESS, Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior, and Marciano. | ||
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| + | Hilton has tried, mostly in vain, to be taken seriously as an actress over the years. Her film credits include minor and supporting roles in the feature films <a title="House of Wax (2005 film)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397065/"><em>House of Wax</em></a> (2005), <a title="The Hillz" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343788/"><em>The Hillz</em></a> (2004), <a title="Raising Helen" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350028/"><em>Raising Helen</em></a> (2004), and <a title="Nine Lives" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318497/"><em>Nine Lives</em></a><em> </em>(2002). Her role in <em>House of Wax</em> won the Teen Choice Award for "Best Scream" and earned a "Best Frightened Performance" nomination at the MTV Movie Awards 2006. Hilton landed her first lead roles in 2006 with the straight-to-DVD releases <a title="National Lampoon's Pledge This!" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417056/"><em>National Lampoon's Pledge This</em>!</a> and <a title="Bottom's Up" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433349/"><em>Bottom's Up</em></a> with <a title="Jason Mewes" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jasonmewes">Jason Mewes</a>. She also appeared in <a title="The Cat in the Hat (film)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312528/"><em>The Cat in the Hat</em></a> (2003), and <a title="Wonderland (2003 movie)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0335563/"><em>Wonderland</em></a> (2003). She has also acted in the short subjects <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0334193/"><em>QIK2JDG</em> </a>(2002) and <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384265/">L.A. Knights</a></em> (2003). | ||
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| + | Hilton's future film projects have been narrowed down to <a title="The Hottie and the Nottie" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804492/"><em>The Hottie and the Nottie</em></a> (2008). And, though the role never seemed to come to fruition, there was also a rumor that she was being considered to play <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/motherteresa">Mother Theresa</a> in a feature movie based on the Saint’s life. | ||
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| + | Hilton has also appeared in several music videos, including "It Girl" by <a title="John Oates" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/johnoates">John Oates</a> (of Hall & Oates fame), "Just Lose It" by <a title="Eminem" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/eminem">Eminem</a> and "Caught Up In The Rapture" by Won-G featuring <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/giselebundchen">Gisele</a>. | ||
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| + | Hilton is the founder of Heiress Records, a sub-label of Warner Bros. Records, which she created in 2004. Heiress Records' only release to date, is her own album Paris, though Hilton has said that she plans to sign new artists in the future. | ||
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| + | Hilton’s album <em>Paris</em>, was released on August 22, 2006 after nearly two years of work and debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200. Hilton has said that her album features a number of genres, such as pop, reggae, and hip-hop. | ||
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| + | Producers for <em>Paris</em> include <a title="Greg Wells" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/gregwells">Greg Wells</a>, <a title="Kara DioGuardi" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/karadiogaurdi">Kara DioGuardi</a>, <a title="Jane Wiedlin" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/janewiedlin">Jane Wiedlin</a> and <a title="Scott Storch" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Storch">Scott Storch</a>. Hilton collaborated with <a title="Fat Joe" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/fatjoe">Fat Joe</a> and Jadakiss on the song "Fighting Over Me". The first single from Paris "Stars Are Blind", produced by <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/fernandogaribay">Fernando Garibay</a>, was released for download on June 20, 2006 and peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Turn It Up" and "Nothing in This World" followed "Stars Are Blind" as worldwide singles. Hilton is already planning and recording tracks for her second album, including a new song called "Daddy's Little Girl." | ||
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| + | It garnered fairly positive reviews, as <em>All Music Guide</em> stated, "...it's more fun than anything released by <a title="Britney Spears" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/britneyspears">Britney Spears</a> or <a title="Jessica Simpson" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jessicasimpson">Jessica Simpson</a>, and a lot fresher, too." However, some debate whether all the vocals on the album are Hilton’s because she refuses to tour to promote the album, and when she is caught singing live, some have said that lacks ability. | ||
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| + | In August/September 2006, it was revealed that underground artists <a title="Banksy" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/banksy">Banksy</a> and <a title="Danger Mouse" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/dangermouse">Danger Mouse</a> replaced 500 copies of Hilton's debut album in various UK record stores with their own parody remixes and cover art: Danger Mouse remixed the songs and gave them titles such as "Why am I Famous?", "What Have I Done?" and "What Am I For?" and Banksy has doctored pictures of her on the CD sleeve to show Hilton topless and with a dog's head. Along with completely reworked liner notes that included topless photos of Ms. Hilton slathered with slogans like "Every CD you buy puts me even further out of your league", Danger Mouse has replaced Hilton's original songs with his own remixes and given Paris Hilton has her own channel in YouTube which is currently the #34 most subscribed channel of all time on the service, with over 10,000 subscriptions and 2,000,000 views. | ||
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| + | In the fall of 2004, Hilton released a book, <em>Confessions of an Heiress: A Tongue-in-Chic Peek Behind the Pose</em> co-written by <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/merleginsberg">Merle Ginsberg</a>, which has full color photographs of her and gives her tips on the dos and don'ts of living as an heiress. Hilton was reportedly given $100,000 in advanced payment for this book. Even with some critical reviews, the book became a <em>New York Times</em> bestseller. Hilton followed it up with a designer-diary, also with Ginsberg—<em>Your Heiress Diary: Confess It All To Me</em>. Aimed at her young fans, it contained pages encouraging fans to write about their goals, their friends and family, boys, celebrities they admire, etc. Hilton plans to release another book in 2007. | ||
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| + | Hilton has helped design a collection of purses for Tokyo label Samantha Thavasa and has also been involved in the design of a jewelry line, The Paris Hilton Collection, for Amazon.com. Hilton launched the Paris Hilton Limited Edition Watch Collection brand during a news conference at the Tourneau store in New York November 30, 2005. Hilton's 18kt white gold and diamond encrusted watches that she helped design start at $100,000. <a title="http://www.tourneau.com/Tourneau/Main/Catalog/Brands/Paris%20Hilton%20Limited%20Edition%20Watches.aspx" href="http://www.tourneau.com/Tourneau/Main/Catalog/Brands/Paris%20Hilton%20Limited%20Edition%20Watches.aspx"></a>Hilton also has plans to launch a fashion line. | ||
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| + | <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/fredkhalilian">Fred Khalilian</a>, chose Hilton to represent a chain of nightclubs known as Club Paris in 2005. The first of which in Orlando, Florida opened on December 31, 2004. Hilton was supposed to host the opening event, and the ribbon cutting ceremony, though she showed up six hours late. Subsequently her sister, Nicky Hilton had to cut the ribbon. A second club located in Jacksonville, Florida opened July 1, 2006, and Paris failed to show up to that opening at all. | ||
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| + | Because Paris did not live up to her contractual obligations for promoting the club, Hilton was fired in January 2007 by the owner of Club Paris, Fred Khalilian, after she had failed to attend several scheduled appearances. An upcoming reality show created by Khalilian will feature 18 women competing to be the next 'Ms. Club Paris USA', who will then replace Paris as the face of the club chain. | ||
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| + | Gameloft, a developer and publisher of mobile games, previewed a Paris Hilton-branded mobile game called Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). As of May 26, 2006, Gameloft's press release states that "...the company decided on a title to reflect the fresh, dynamic and sexy appeal of the heiress extraordinaire." | ||
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| + | In early May of 2004, Hilton was involved in the creation of a fragrance line by Parlux Fragrances. The perfume would be aptly named Paris Hilton. Hilton said, "It's really hot. I mixed all these scents together...it smells so good". The perfume launch was a success. Originally set to be a small release, demand was high and necessitated a wider release before Christmas of 2004. The launch was followed by a 47% increase in sales for Parlux, which was predominantly due to sales of the Hilton-branded perfume. After the success of Hilton's perfume, Parlux Fragrances released Paris Hilton for Men, a cologne for Hilton's male admirers, as well as another fragrance called Just Me by Paris Hilton, which is available for both women and men. Another perfume titled Heiress by Paris Hilton was released in October 2006. A counterpart for men, Heir by Paris Hilton, has also been released by Parlux, with a new line of color cosmetics set to follow. | ||
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| + | In November of 2004, Hilton participated in Sean "Diddy" Combs' Citizen Change campaign to encourage youths to vote in the presidential election. She drew criticism after it was revealed she had neither voted, nor even registered to do so. | ||
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| + | Hilton has been widely discussed by tabloids. In 2000, the <em>National Enquirer</em> reported a casual friendship with <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/leonardodicaprio">Leonardo DiCaprio</a> as something far more intimate. She has also been linked to other celebrities, including Nu-Metal singer/producer <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/freddurst">Fred Durst</a> , professional skateboarder <a title="Chad Muska" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/chadmuska">Chad Muska</a>, filmmaker <a title="Vincent Gallo" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/vincentgallo">Vincent Gallo</a>, actor <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/edwardfurlong">Edward Furlong</a>, boxer <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/oscardelahoya">Oscar De La Hoya</a>, Chicago Bears football player <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/brianurlacher">Brian Urlacher</a>, singers <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/deryckwhibley">Deryck Whibley</a> and Backstreet Boy <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nickcarter">Nick Carter</a>, former University of Southern California and current Arizona Cardinals quarterback <a title="Matt Leinart" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/mattleinart">Matt Leinart</a>, UK rap artist Joe Buckton, Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis, Australian Idol contestant <a title="Robert 'Millsy' Mills" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/robertmills">Robert 'Millsy' Mills</a>, fashion model <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/lucasbain">Lucas Bain</a>, New York Giants quarterback <a title="Eli Manning" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/elimanning">Eli Manning</a>, NHL Colorado Avalanche goaltender <a title="Jose Theodore" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/josetheodore">Jose Theodore</a>, England cricketer <a title="Kevin Pietersen" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kevinpietersen">Kevin Pietersen</a> and ex-MTV VJ <a title="Simon Rex" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/simonrex">Simon Rex</a>. | ||
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| + | Hilton was engaged to male fashion model <a title="Jason Shaw" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jasonshaw">Jason Shaw</a> from mid-2002 to early 2003. On May 29, 2005, she announced her engagement to <a title="Paris Latsis" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/parislatsis">Paris Latsis</a>, a Greek shipping heir. However, on October 1, 2005, Hilton announced that the five-month engagement had been called off. Soon thereafter, she began dating another Greek shipping heir, <a title="Stavros Niarchos III" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/stavrosniarchosiii">Stavros Niarchos III</a>, but as of May 2, 2006, Hilton publicist <a title="Elliot Mintz" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/elliotmintz">Elliot Mintz</a> told the press of the reported breakup. | ||
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| + | On 20 April 2005, amid media reports that their friendship was in trouble, Paris Hilton released a statement about her best friend <a title="Nicole Richie" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nicolerichie">Nicole Richie</a>, saying: "It's no big secret that Nicole and I are no longer friends. Nicole knows what she did, and that's all I'm ever going to say about it." In 2006, Hilton told <em>HX Magazine</em> the reasons for the split was that she and Nicole "grew apart because of fame." As of October 9, 2006 reports claim to indicate that the 18 month feud between Hilton and Richie is over. They rekindled their friendship with a meal, sleepover, and photographs. Hilton said she was delighted to resume their old friendship, and it is believed that their mutual disagreements regarding the new season of "The Simple Life" helped bring the two friends back together. | ||
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| + | On July 11, 2006 in an attempt to "rediscover herself", Hilton imposed a ban on sexual activity for one year. She told "<a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/regisphilbin">Regis </a>and <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kellyripa">Kelly</a>": "I'm doing it just because I want to. I feel I'm becoming stronger as a person. Every time I have a boyfriend, I'm just so romantic, and I'll put all my energy into the guy, and I don't really pay attention to myself. One-night stands are not for me. I think it's gross when you just give it up. Guys want you more if you don't just hand it to them on a platter. If they want you, then they will wait. You have to make them work for it. I think that's the only way you know if they really want you or just want to be able to brag that they've been with you." Despite her comments of a single life, Hilton was photographed kissing <a title="Brandon Davis" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/brandondavis">Brandon Davis</a> on July 16, 2006 in West Hollywood. Hilton was also photographed making out with Stavros Niarchos III in Saint-Tropez on July 30, 2006. On July 31, 2006, she told <em>People</em> that she and Stavros are together again. The couple split in May after seven months of dating. "We're together now here. We love each other," Hilton says. | ||
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| + | On September 7, 2006, Hilton was arrested for driving under the influence, even though she claimed that she had just one margarita, and that the high alcohol content in her blood was a result of having no time to eat during a long day while making a music video. Hilton was arrested shortly before 12:30 a.m. in Hollywood. "The officers observed that Hilton exhibited the symptoms of intoxication. A field sobriety test was conducted at scene, and the officers determined she was driving under the influence," a LAPD spokesman said. Hilton's blood alcohol content was .08, California's limit. Hilton was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and released almost immediately due to the flood of photographers outside. She stated she was speeding to get food at the In-N-Out Burger restaurant. | ||
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| + | On January 22, 2007, Hilton pled no contest to alcohol-related reckless driving, a lesser charge than driving under the influence. She was placed on 36 months probation and ordered to pay fines of about US$1,500. | ||
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| + | On January 22, 2007, Hilton's private life was again thrust into the media spotlight with the launch of ParisExposed.com, a website that claims to feature images of personal documents, video, and other material allegedly obtained when the contents of a storage locker rented by Hilton was auctioned off due to lack of a $208 payment. The site began charging online access to this material. | ||
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| + | The owner of the site, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/bardiapersa">Bardia Persa</a>, claims he paid close to US$10 million to acquire the items from Nabil and Nabila Haniss, a couple who paid US$2,775 for the contents of the storage unit. Persa stated he expects to break even on the purchase, as his website received 1.2 million visitors just over 40 hours. Among the contents of the container were found prescriptions, diaries, photographs, contracts and love letters as well as a video of her shot by <a title="Joe Francis" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/joefrancis">Joe Francis</a> of <em>Girls Gone Wild</em> fame, who she once dated. | ||
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| - | Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is one of the first American socialites, that is famous for, many say, simply being famous. Though she is a singer, actress, and fashion model, her personal exploits have gained her a level of infamy that has yet to be matched among any young female celebrities in the news/tabloids today. | + | <span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>Paris Hilton</strong></span> |
| - | Hilton is an heiress to a share of the Hilton Hotel fortune, and to the real estate fortune of her father, Richard Hilton. As a 19-year old, she began receiving notoriety as a socialite in both Manhattan and Los Angeles; and has been described not only as a celebutante, a portmanteau of celebrity and debutante, but also by the more derogatory label of celebutard, referring to her negative exploits and foibles, such as an unauthorized sex video of her with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon, which was leaked onto the Internet in late 2003, her drunk driving arrest in late 2006, and most recently, a treasure trove of video, diaries and pictures that was stolen from a locker in her home, and has been plastered all over the interenet through the site, ParisExposed.com. | + | <strong>Paris Whitney Hilton</strong> (born February 17, 1981) is one of the first American socialites famous for, many say, simply being famous. Though she is a singer, actress, fashion model and even a writer, her personal exploits have gained her a level of infamy that has yet to be matched among any young female celebrity in the news/tabloids today. |
| - | She initially became well known to the American public through her participation in the reality series, _The Simple Life_, with best friend Nicole Richie; and has since branched out into many careers, including author of her fall 2004 release, _Confessions of an Heiress_, and as of August 2006, she launched a her debut pop album _Paris_. | + | Hilton is an heiress to a share of the Hilton Hotel fortune, and to the real estate fortune of her father, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/richardhilton">Richard Hilton</a>. She began receiving notoriety as a socialite in both Manhattan and Los Angeles; and has been described not only as a celebutante, a portmanteau of celebrity and debutante, but also by the more derogatory label of "celebutard," referring to her more negative exploits and foibles, such as an unauthorized release of a sex video of her with her then-boyfriend <a title="Rick Salomon" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/ricksalomon">Rick Salomon</a>, which was leaked onto the Internet in late 2003, her drunk driving arrest in late 2006, and most recently, a treasure trove of video, diaries and pictures that were taken from a storage locker, and now make up the main contents of the internet site, ParisExposed.com. |
| - | *Rise to Fame* | + | She initially became well known to the American public through her participation in the reality series, <a title="The Simple Life" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362153/"><em>The Simple Life</em></a>, with then best friend <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nicolerichie">Nicole Richie</a>; and has since branched out into many careers, including author, with her fall 2004 release, <em>Confessions of an Heiress</em>, actress, most notably in her supporting role in 2004s <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397065/"><em>House of Wax</em></a>, and as of August 2006, a singer, when she launched a her debut pop album <em>Paris</em>, which includes the single “Stars are Blind.” |
| - | In early 2001, Hilton began to develop a reputation as a 19-year-old socialite, being identified as "New York's leading It Girl" whose fame was beginning to "extend beyond [...] the New York tabloids" and even into the movies (she had a cameo in Ben Stiller’s 2001 release, _Zoolander_). Then in late 2003, her then three-year-old sex video, _1Night in Paris_, leaked onto the internet, and fueled an internet and magazine gossip frenzy, only a week before the premiere of _The Simple Life_. Though Hilton has strongly denied such claims that the leak was intentional to drum up publicity for her show, and stated she was "embarrassed" and "humiliated" by the publicity brought by the tape, some still say the incident was planned. | + | Due to her cameos, commercials, modeling, TV and movies, according to <em>Forbes Magazine's</em> annual "Celebrity 100," Hilton earned approximately $2 million in 2003–2004, $6.5 million in 2004-2005, and $7 million in 2005-2006. |
| - | Since then, there have been dozens of incidents, which keep Hilton in the news, from the hacking of her cellular phone device, T-Mobile's Sidekick, which leaked her electronic phone book onto the internet with all of her famous friends’ numbers out there for all the world to call, to breaking up the best-friendship she had with Nicole Richie, yet not confirming the actual cause of their rift, and much more. Hilton definitely has a knack for staying in the limelight. | + | <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Family</span></strong> |
| - | *Movies* | + | Hilton is the oldest of four children of <a title="Richard Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/richardhilton">Richard Hilton</a> and <a title="Kathy Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kathyrichardshilton">Kathy Richards</a>. She has a younger sister, <a title="Nicky Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nickyhilton">Nicky Hilton</a>, and two younger brothers, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/barronhilton">Barron Hilton II</a>, and <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhiltoniii">Conrad Hilton III</a>. |
| + | On the maternal side of her family, Hilton is a niece of two popular child stars of the 1970s—<a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kimrichards">Kim Richards</a> and <a title="Kyle Richards" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kylerichards">Kyle Richards</a>, who appeared in the motion picture <a title="Escape to Witch Mountain" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072951/"><em>Escape to Witch Mountain</em></a> and several television shows. By marriage, she also is related to <a title="Zsa Zsa Gabor" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/zsazsagabor">Zsa Zsa Gabor</a> (the Hungarian-born actress married Paris Hilton's great-grandfather <a title="Conrad Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhilton">Conrad Hilton</a>), as well as <a title="Elizabeth Taylor" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/elizabethtaylor">Elizabeth Taylor</a> (the actress's first husband was Paris Hilton's great-uncle, <a title="Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr." href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradnicholsonhilton">Conrad Nicholson Hilton Jr.</a>). | ||
| - | Hilton has tried, mostly in vain, to be taken seriously as an actress over the years. Her film credits include minor and supporting roles in the feature films _House of Wax_ (2005), _The Hillz_ (2004), _Raising Helen_ (2004), and _Nine Lives_ (2002). Her role in House of Wax won the Teen Choice Award for "Best Scream" and earned a "Best Frightened Performance" nomination at the MTV Movie Awards 2006. Hilton landed her first lead roles in 2006 with the straight-to-DVD releases _National Lampoon's Pledge This!_ and _Bottom's Up_ with Jason Mewes. She also appeared in cameo roles in _Zoolander_ (2001), _The Cat in the Hat_ (2003), _Wonderland_ (2003), and _Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!_ (2004). She has also acted in the short subjects "QIK2JDG" (2002) and "L.A. Knights" (2003). Hilton has several upcoming theatrical releases in which she is the lead role, including _The Hottie and the Nottie_ (2008), and an untitled superhero movie involving Stan Lee. There was also a rumor around the gossip magazines and blogs that she was being considered to play Mother Theresa in a feature movie on the Saint's life; though that role never seemed to come to fruition. | + | Her paternal grandparents are hotel chairman <a title="Barron Hilton" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/barronhiltoni">Barron Hilton</a>, and his wife, Marilyn Hawley; and Hilton's paternal great-grandparents were Hilton Hotel founder <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/conradhilton">Conrad Hilton </a>and his first wife, Mary Barron. When Conrad Hilton died in 1979, he left nothing in his will to his children or other descendants. Barron Hilton contested this decision and won in 1988. The value of Paris's inheritance has been variously estimated at between (US) $30 and $50 million. |
| - | Hilton has also appeared in several music videos, including It Girl by John Oates (of Hall & Oates fame), Just Lose It by Eminem and Caught Up In The Rapture by Won-G featuring Gizelle. | + | Hilton moved between several exclusive homes in her youth, including a suite in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan, Beverly Hills, and the Hamptons. Currently, her parents own a $30.5 million mansion in Bel Air, a $12.3 million estate in the Hamptons, and a $10 million house in the Hollywood Hills in which she and her sister stay to give them privacy and for easy access to clubs in Los Angeles. She attended her freshman year of high school in Rancho Mirage, California at the Marywood-Palm Valley School and her sophomore and junior years of high school at the Dwight School in New York, but dropped out and eventually earned a GED. Hilton did not attend college. |
| - | Due to her cameos, commercials, modeling, TV and movies, according to Forbes Magazine's annual Celebrity 100, Hilton earned approximately $2 million in 2003–2004,[8] $6.5 million in 2004-2005,[9] and $7 million in 2005-2006.[10] | + | <span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Rise to Fame</strong></span> |
| + | Hilton began to frequent clubs, some say, as young as 15 or 16. It was rumored that her mother, <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kathyrichardshilton">Kathy Hilton</a>, not only allowed both of her daughters to go to night clubs even though they were underage, but even helped them get ready. | ||
| - | *Blogs* | + | In early 2001, Hilton began to develop a reputation as a 19-year-old socialite, being identified as "New York's leading It Girl." Her fame began to extend beyond the socialite scene, and she even had her own cameo in <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/benstiller">Ben Stiller’s </a>2001 release, <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0196229/">Zoolander</a></em>; and this was before any of her more notable exploits. |
| - | <a href="http://thebosh.com/archives/gossip/paris_hilton/" target=new>Paris Hilton @ TheBosh.com</a> - Blogging the latest news and gossip about Paris , and many other celebs. | + | Then in late 2003, her then three-year-old sex video leaked onto the internet, and fueled an internet and magazine gossip frenzy, only a week before the premiere of <a title="The Simple Life" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362153/"><em>The Simple Life</em></a>. Though Hilton has strongly denied claims that the leak was intentionally done to drum up publicity for her show, and stated she was "embarrassed" and "humiliated" by the publicity brought by the tape, it did make her a household name. |
| - | <a href="http://celebritysmack.blogspot.com/search/label/Paris%20Hilton" target=new>Paris Hilton @ CelebritySmack.com</a> - A catty celebrity blog with gossip, rumors and pictures. | + | Since then, there have been dozens of incidents that keep Hilton in the news: from the hacking of her T-mobile Sidekick, which leaked her electronic phone book onto the internet with all of her famous friends’ phone numbers out there for the world to call, to breaking up her best-friendship with <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nicolerichie">Nicole Richie</a>, though not confirming the actual cause of their rift – she definitely has a knack for staying in the limelight. |
| - | *Fansites* | + | Hilton is widely scorned for what some see as her narcissism, shallow intellect and materialism. However, she seems to be aware of the old adage that “there's no such thing as bad publicity.” |
| - | Celebrity Pictorials & Gossip [http://celebs.pictorials.us] | + | <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Fashion model</span></strong> |
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| + | Hilton has signed with top modeling agencies: Ford Models Management in New York, Models 1 Agency in London, Nous Model Management in Los Angeles, and Premier Model Management in London. Hilton has walked for top fashion designers such as <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/philippetreacye">Philippe Treacye</a>, <u><span style="color:#800080;"><a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jasperconran">Jasper Conran</a></span></u>, Heatherette, and <a title="Julien MacDonald" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/julienmaconald">Julien MacDonald</a>. She has appeared in numerous advertisements, including Iceberg, GUESS, Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Dior, and Marciano. | ||
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| + | Hilton has tried, mostly in vain, to be taken seriously as an actress over the years. Her film credits include minor and supporting roles in the feature films <a title="House of Wax (2005 film)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397065/"><em>House of Wax</em></a> (2005), <a title="The Hillz" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343788/"><em>The Hillz</em></a> (2004), <a title="Raising Helen" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0350028/"><em>Raising Helen</em></a> (2004), and <a title="Nine Lives" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318497/"><em>Nine Lives</em></a><em> </em>(2002). Her role in <em>House of Wax</em> won the Teen Choice Award for "Best Scream" and earned a "Best Frightened Performance" nomination at the MTV Movie Awards 2006. Hilton landed her first lead roles in 2006 with the straight-to-DVD releases <a title="National Lampoon's Pledge This!" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0417056/"><em>National Lampoon's Pledge This</em>!</a> and <a title="Bottom's Up" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433349/"><em>Bottom's Up</em></a> with <a title="Jason Mewes" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jasonmewes">Jason Mewes</a>. She also appeared in <a title="The Cat in the Hat (film)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312528/"><em>The Cat in the Hat</em></a> (2003), and <a title="Wonderland (2003 movie)" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0335563/"><em>Wonderland</em></a> (2003). She has also acted in the short subjects <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0334193/"><em>QIK2JDG</em> </a>(2002) and <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384265/">L.A. Knights</a></em> (2003). | ||
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| + | Hilton's future film projects have been narrowed down to <a title="The Hottie and the Nottie" href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804492/"><em>The Hottie and the Nottie</em></a> (2008). And, though the role never seemed to come to fruition, there was also a rumor that she was being considered to play <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/motherteresa">Mother Theresa</a> in a feature movie based on the Saint’s life. | ||
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| + | Hilton has also appeared in several music videos, including "It Girl" by <a title="John Oates" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/johnoates">John Oates</a> (of Hall & Oates fame), "Just Lose It" by <a title="Eminem" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/eminem">Eminem</a> and "Caught Up In The Rapture" by Won-G featuring <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/giselebundchen">Gisele</a>. | ||
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| + | Hilton is the founder of Heiress Records, a sub-label of Warner Bros. Records, which she created in 2004. Heiress Records' only release to date, is her own album Paris, though Hilton has said that she plans to sign new artists in the future. | ||
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| + | Hilton’s album <em>Paris</em>, was released on August 22, 2006 after nearly two years of work and debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200. Hilton has said that her album features a number of genres, such as pop, reggae, and hip-hop. | ||
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| + | Producers for <em>Paris</em> include <a title="Greg Wells" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/gregwells">Greg Wells</a>, <a title="Kara DioGuardi" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/karadiogaurdi">Kara DioGuardi</a>, <a title="Jane Wiedlin" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/janewiedlin">Jane Wiedlin</a> and <a title="Scott Storch" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Storch">Scott Storch</a>. Hilton collaborated with <a title="Fat Joe" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/fatjoe">Fat Joe</a> and Jadakiss on the song "Fighting Over Me". The first single from Paris "Stars Are Blind", produced by <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/fernandogaribay">Fernando Garibay</a>, was released for download on June 20, 2006 and peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Turn It Up" and "Nothing in This World" followed "Stars Are Blind" as worldwide singles. Hilton is already planning and recording tracks for her second album, including a new song called "Daddy's Little Girl." | ||
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| + | It garnered fairly positive reviews, as <em>All Music Guide</em> stated, "...it's more fun than anything released by <a title="Britney Spears" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/britneyspears">Britney Spears</a> or <a title="Jessica Simpson" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jessicasimpson">Jessica Simpson</a>, and a lot fresher, too." However, some debate whether all the vocals on the album are Hilton’s because she refuses to tour to promote the album, and when she is caught singing live, some have said that lacks ability. | ||
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| + | In August/September 2006, it was revealed that underground artists <a title="Banksy" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/banksy">Banksy</a> and <a title="Danger Mouse" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/dangermouse">Danger Mouse</a> replaced 500 copies of Hilton's debut album in various UK record stores with their own parody remixes and cover art: Danger Mouse remixed the songs and gave them titles such as "Why am I Famous?", "What Have I Done?" and "What Am I For?" and Banksy has doctored pictures of her on the CD sleeve to show Hilton topless and with a dog's head. Along with completely reworked liner notes that included topless photos of Ms. Hilton slathered with slogans like "Every CD you buy puts me even further out of your league", Danger Mouse has replaced Hilton's original songs with his own remixes and given Paris Hilton has her own channel in YouTube which is currently the #34 most subscribed channel of all time on the service, with over 10,000 subscriptions and 2,000,000 views. | ||
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| + | In the fall of 2004, Hilton released a book, <em>Confessions of an Heiress: A Tongue-in-Chic Peek Behind the Pose</em> co-written by <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/merleginsberg">Merle Ginsberg</a>, which has full color photographs of her and gives her tips on the dos and don'ts of living as an heiress. Hilton was reportedly given $100,000 in advanced payment for this book. Even with some critical reviews, the book became a <em>New York Times</em> bestseller. Hilton followed it up with a designer-diary, also with Ginsberg—<em>Your Heiress Diary: Confess It All To Me</em>. Aimed at her young fans, it contained pages encouraging fans to write about their goals, their friends and family, boys, celebrities they admire, etc. Hilton plans to release another book in 2007. | ||
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| + | Hilton has helped design a collection of purses for Tokyo label Samantha Thavasa and has also been involved in the design of a jewelry line, The Paris Hilton Collection, for Amazon.com. Hilton launched the Paris Hilton Limited Edition Watch Collection brand during a news conference at the Tourneau store in New York November 30, 2005. Hilton's 18kt white gold and diamond encrusted watches that she helped design start at $100,000. <a title="http://www.tourneau.com/Tourneau/Main/Catalog/Brands/Paris%20Hilton%20Limited%20Edition%20Watches.aspx" href="http://www.tourneau.com/Tourneau/Main/Catalog/Brands/Paris%20Hilton%20Limited%20Edition%20Watches.aspx"></a>Hilton also has plans to launch a fashion line. | ||
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| + | <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/fredkhalilian">Fred Khalilian</a>, chose Hilton to represent a chain of nightclubs known as Club Paris in 2005. The first of which in Orlando, Florida opened on December 31, 2004. Hilton was supposed to host the opening event, and the ribbon cutting ceremony, though she showed up six hours late. Subsequently her sister, Nicky Hilton had to cut the ribbon. A second club located in Jacksonville, Florida opened July 1, 2006, and Paris failed to show up to that opening at all. | ||
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| + | Because Paris did not live up to her contractual obligations for promoting the club, Hilton was fired in January 2007 by the owner of Club Paris, Fred Khalilian, after she had failed to attend several scheduled appearances. An upcoming reality show created by Khalilian will feature 18 women competing to be the next 'Ms. Club Paris USA', who will then replace Paris as the face of the club chain. | ||
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| + | Gameloft, a developer and publisher of mobile games, previewed a Paris Hilton-branded mobile game called Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). As of May 26, 2006, Gameloft's press release states that "...the company decided on a title to reflect the fresh, dynamic and sexy appeal of the heiress extraordinaire." | ||
| + | <a title="http://www.gameloft.com/corpo_press.php?date=" href="http://www.gameloft.com/corpo_press.php?date=2006&press1=506" press1="506"></a> | ||
| + | In early May of 2004, Hilton was involved in the creation of a fragrance line by Parlux Fragrances. The perfume would be aptly named Paris Hilton. Hilton said, "It's really hot. I mixed all these scents together...it smells so good". The perfume launch was a success. Originally set to be a small release, demand was high and necessitated a wider release before Christmas of 2004. The launch was followed by a 47% increase in sales for Parlux, which was predominantly due to sales of the Hilton-branded perfume. After the success of Hilton's perfume, Parlux Fragrances released Paris Hilton for Men, a cologne for Hilton's male admirers, as well as another fragrance called Just Me by Paris Hilton, which is available for both women and men. Another perfume titled Heiress by Paris Hilton was released in October 2006. A counterpart for men, Heir by Paris Hilton, has also been released by Parlux, with a new line of color cosmetics set to follow. | ||
| + | <a title="http://nowsmellthis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2006/5/6/1936792.html" href="http://nowsmellthis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2006/5/6/1936792.html"></a> | ||
| + | In November of 2004, Hilton participated in Sean "Diddy" Combs' Citizen Change campaign to encourage youths to vote in the presidential election. She drew criticism after it was revealed she had neither voted, nor even registered to do so. | ||
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| + | Hilton has been widely discussed by tabloids. In 2000, the <em>National Enquirer</em> reported a casual friendship with <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/leonardodicaprio">Leonardo DiCaprio</a> as something far more intimate. She has also been linked to other celebrities, including Nu-Metal singer/producer <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/freddurst">Fred Durst</a> , professional skateboarder <a title="Chad Muska" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/chadmuska">Chad Muska</a>, filmmaker <a title="Vincent Gallo" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/vincentgallo">Vincent Gallo</a>, actor <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/edwardfurlong">Edward Furlong</a>, boxer <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/oscardelahoya">Oscar De La Hoya</a>, Chicago Bears football player <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/brianurlacher">Brian Urlacher</a>, singers <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/deryckwhibley">Deryck Whibley</a> and Backstreet Boy <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/nickcarter">Nick Carter</a>, former University of Southern California and current Arizona Cardinals quarterback <a title="Matt Leinart" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/mattleinart">Matt Leinart</a>, UK rap artist Joe Buckton, Australian tennis player Mark Philippoussis, Australian Idol contestant <a title="Robert 'Millsy' Mills" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/robertmills">Robert 'Millsy' Mills</a>, fashion model <a href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/lucasbain">Lucas Bain</a>, New York Giants quarterback <a title="Eli Manning" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/elimanning">Eli Manning</a>, NHL Colorado Avalanche goaltender <a title="Jose Theodore" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/josetheodore">Jose Theodore</a>, England cricketer <a title="Kevin Pietersen" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/kevinpietersen">Kevin Pietersen</a> and ex-MTV VJ <a title="Simon Rex" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/simonrex">Simon Rex</a>. | ||
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| + | Hilton was engaged to male fashion model <a title="Jason Shaw" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/jasonshaw">Jason Shaw</a> from mid-2002 to early 2003. On May 29, 2005, she announced her engagement to <a title="Paris Latsis" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/parislatsis">Paris Latsis</a>, a Greek shipping heir. However, on October 1, 2005, Hilton announced that the five-month engagement had been called off. Soon thereafter, she began dating another Greek shipping heir, <a title="Stavros Niarchos III" href="http://www.kevo.com/profile/stavrosniarchosiii"> | ||