Paris Hilton
Media personality and businesswoman
Paris Hilton is an American entertainer and businesswoman who became famous through the reality series The Simple Life. She launched the media company 11:11 Media in 2021.
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American Born 1981 in New York City, United States
About Paris Hilton
Paris Whitney Hilton was born on February 17, 1981, in New York City. Her great-grandfather was Conrad Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels. She rose to wide fame in The Simple Life, a reality series that aired from 2003 to 2007 and also starred her friend Nicole Richie. She has worked as an actress, model, singer, author, producer, DJ and podcaster. Her debut book, Confessions of an Heiress, reached the New York Times bestseller list. In 2021 she launched 11:11 Media, a company whose work includes film, television, music and consumer products. She is also an advocate for young women and girls, and has pushed for legislative changes affecting the troubled-teen industry. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son.