Articles about Paris Hilton

Born in New York City and brought up in Beverly Hills of California, Paris Hilton is an American businesswoman, model, singer, and actress. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels & Resorts. As a child, she started modeling at charity events. In 1996, she debuted as a socialite and started attending high-profile events. Even though she was underage, she produced a counterfeited ID to gain access to these events. Eventually, she became a renowned socialite of the town and shaped her career as a celebrity. She first signed a modeling contract with Donald Trump's agency at 19 and became one of the biggest stars at New York Fashion Week. In 2000, she also appeared in the movie 'Sweetie Pie'. Hilton received international stardom in 2003 when she starred in 'The Simple Life' and her sex tape leaked online. In 2006, she released her debut music album 'Paris'. In 2020, Alexandra Dean directed a YouTube Originals documentary focusing on her personal and professional life called 'This is Paris'.