| Biography:
Paris Hilton.
Paris Hilton was born on February 17th, 1981, to Rick and Kathy Hilton,
making her the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of the Hilton
hotels and source of the family fortune -- estimated at $300 million. Her
grandfather, Conrad "Nicky" Hilton, Jr., also brought some notoriety to the
family, as he was the first of Elizabeth Taylor's many ex-husbands. Paris'
younger sister, Nicky (born in 1983), shares the throne as co-heiress of the
Hilton empire.
Paris Hilton has a knack for attracting attention and always seems to be at
the center of things. Sure, some people might feel that this isn't much of a
virtue, but Paris is a born self-promoter -- despite her occasional protests
to the contrary.
"Paris the Heiress" is first-born in the latest generation of the Hilton
family, of swanky hotel fame. Fat trust fund aside, she is also known for
being a high-society party girl, part-time model, and quasi-actress. Paris
Hilton sets the standard for the wealthy, twenty-something socialites of the
21st century. Her privileged upbringing as heiress to the Hilton millions
and her whirlwind itinerary of partying make her seem like a perfect subject
for Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.
Even a life that is such an Epicurean feast is not without its hiccups.
Paris has garnered attention in the tabloids for her connections with movie
stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Edward Furlong, not to mention a sex
tape that made its way onto the Internet. And she hasn't helped matters with
her obnoxious conduct at a number of functions and parties at such
high-profile venues as the notorious Studio 54, which has been duly
publicized by the gutter press. |