Paris Whitney Hilton (b. February 17, 1981) is an American businesswoman, socialite, television and media personality, model, actress, singer, and DJ. She is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels.
Career[]
Hilton starred in the reality television series The Simple Life alongside her long-time friend Nicole Richie. She also played a supporting role in the horror film House of Wax alongside Jared Padalecki.
Hilton's debut single "Stars Are Blind" was released worldwide in June 2006 and quickly became an instant hit around the world including number one in Scotland. The self-titled album, Paris, was released worldwide on August 22, 2006. The album reached number six on the Billboard 200, and has since sold over 600,000 copies worldwide.
In 2009, Hilton guest starred in Supernatural. She appeared in the Season 5 episode "Fallen Idols" portraying a Leshi who had assumed her form.
In 2012, Hilton announced her DJ career and made her debut at the São Paulo Pop Music Festival. Although her performance was criticized, she became one of the highest-paid celebrity DJs, holding club residencies all over the world.
Trivia[]
- Critics and admirers have said that Hilton is famous for being famous, exemplifying the celebutante: a celebrity not through talent or work, but through inherited wealth and lifestyle.