History of Paris Hilton in Timeline
Paris Hilton, an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman, gained initial notoriety in the late 1990s as part of New York City's social scene. Her modeling career began in 2000, leading to the title of "New York's leading It Girl" in 2001. Hilton achieved widespread fame through the reality TV show The Simple Life (2003–2007), co-starring Nicole Richie, and the controversial release of a sex tape, 1 Night in Paris (2004). She is also the great-granddaughter of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton.
2 hours ago : Paris Hilton celebrates Easter with other celebrities in extravagant spring holiday events.
Paris Hilton joined Khloe Kardashian, Blake Lively, and other celebrities in celebrating Easter and other spring holidays. They participated in celebrity Easter extravaganzas, spoiling their kids and enjoying festive celebrations.
February 17, 1981: Paris Hilton Born
On February 17, 1981, Paris Whitney Hilton was born in New York City. She is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels.
May 4, 1988: Beverly Hills 213 Cover
On May 4, 1988, Paris Hilton, along with her mother Kathy and sister Nicky, appeared on the cover of the weekly magazine Beverly Hills 213.
1992: Wishman Appearance
In 1992, Paris Hilton made an uncredited appearance in the fantasy film 'Wishman'.
1994: THNK 1994 Museum
The art exhibit "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ" took place at the THNK 1994 Museum in 2017.
1995: Finishing Eighth Grade and First Year of High School
In 1995, Paris Hilton finished eighth grade and began her first year of high school at Marywood-Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage, California.
1996: NYC Relocation and Socialite Reputation
After relocating to NYC in 1996, Paris Hilton started developing a reputation as a socialite, attending nightclubs and high-profile events.
1996: Move to New York City
In 1996, Paris Hilton and her family moved from California to New York City, and she joined the Dwight School.
March 1999: Cruel Intentions Premiere
In March 1999, Paris Hilton attended the NYC premiere of 'Cruel Intentions' with her sister Nicky.
1999: Release from Provo Canyon School
In early 1999, around the time she turned 18, Paris Hilton was released from Provo Canyon School after attending for 11 months. She then attended the Dwight School before dropping out a few months later.
September 2000: Vanity Fair article
Following her pictorial by David LaChapelle and September 2000 article for Vanity Fair, Paris Hilton was hailed as "New York's leading It Girl".
2000: Sweetie Pie Role
In 2000, Paris Hilton played an ill-fated character in the independent teen thriller 'Sweetie Pie'.
2000: Fashion Modeling Venture
In 2000, Paris Hilton ventured into fashion modeling.
2000: Hilton Draws Attention with Leonardo DiCaprio
In 2000, a then-19-year-old Paris Hilton drew attention from tabloids when she and Leonardo DiCaprio were seen together on the NYC late-night circuit. She also dated actor Edward Furlong in 2000.
February 2001: Called "New York's leading It Girl" by The Guardian
In February 2001, The Guardian hailed Paris Hilton as "New York's leading It Girl", noting her fame was extending beyond local tabloids.
2001: New York Fashion Week Star
By 2001, Paris Hilton had become 'one of the biggest stars, off and on the catwalk' at New York Fashion Week, featured in Iceberg advertising campaign and magazines such as Vogue and FHM.
2001: Hilton Dates Rick Salomon
In 2001, Paris Hilton dated poker player Rick Salomon, with whom she filmed her sex tape.
2001: Zoolander Cameo
In 2001, Paris Hilton filmed a cameo appearance as herself in the comedy 'Zoolander'.
2001: Proclaimed 'New York's Leading It Girl'
In 2001, Paris Hilton was proclaimed "New York's leading It Girl."
2002: Honey Bunny Video and Nine Lives Starring Role
In 2002, Paris Hilton appeared in Vincent Gallo's "Honey Bunny" video, played in the short QIK2JDG, and starred in the film 'Nine Lives'.
2002: Hilton Engaged to Jason Shaw
In 2002, Paris Hilton was engaged to fashion model Jason Shaw.
December 2, 2003: The Simple Life Premiere
On December 2, 2003, Paris Hilton's breakout role came when she starred with Nicole Richie in 'The Simple Life' on Fox. The premiere attracted 13 million viewers.
December 2003: Premiere of The Simple Life
Shortly before the December 2003 premiere of The Simple Life, a scandal involving Paris Hilton's sex tape arose, which significantly increased her global fame and media attention.
2003: Hilton earned about US$2 million
According to Forbes, in 2003, Paris Hilton earned about US$2 million.
2003: Criticism in The New York Times
In 2003, John Leland wrote in The New York Times that Paris Hilton's rise to fame demonstrated how far celebrity itself had been devalued.
2003: Hilton and Shaw Split
In 2003, Paris Hilton and fashion model Jason Shaw ended their engagement.
2003: The Simple Life and Sex Tape Leak
In 2003, Paris Hilton co-starred in 'The Simple Life' with Nicole Richie, and a sex tape with Rick Salomon was leaked.
2003: The Simple Life Premieres
In 2003, The Simple Life premiered and according to Vice, cable channels began programming reality television shows.
2003: Sex tape leaked and lawsuits filed
In 2003, a sex tape featuring Paris Hilton and Rick Salomon was leaked online before the premiere of "The Simple Life". Salomon sued the distribution company and the Hilton family, accusing them of defamation. Hilton also sued the company, Kahatani Ltd., for US$30 million, citing privacy violation and emotional distress.
April 2004: Salomon distributes "1 Night in Paris"
In April 2004, Rick Salomon began distributing the sex tape, titled "1 Night in Paris", himself through Red Light District Video, an adult film company.
July 2004: Lawsuit dropped, settlement reached
In July 2004, Rick Salomon dropped his lawsuit against the Hilton family after Paris Hilton's privacy lawsuit was dismissed. Salomon and Red Light District Video agreed to pay Hilton US$400,000 plus a percentage of the tape's sale profit.
December 2004: Increased Perfume Availability
By December 2004, high demand for Paris Hilton's first fragrance led to increased availability.
December 2004: Hilton Starts Dating Paris Latsis
In December 2004, Paris Hilton started dating Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis.
2004: Hilton earned about US$6.5 million
According to Forbes, in 2004, Paris Hilton earned about US$6.5 million.
2004: Celebrity 100 Inclusion
In 2004, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 list.
2004: Hilton Dates Nick Carter
In 2004, Paris Hilton had a seven-month relationship with singer Nick Carter.
2004: Confessions of an Heiress Release
In 2004, Paris Hilton released her book 'Confessions of an Heiress'.
2004: Named one of the "10 Most Fascinating People"
In 2004, Paris Hilton was named one of the "10 Most Fascinating People" by Barbara Walters and included in Forbes' Celebrity 100 list.
2004: Paris Hilton Parodied in South Park and White Chicks
In 2004, Paris Hilton was parodied in the South Park episode "Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset", and the Hollywood film White Chicks.
2004: 1 Night in Paris Release
In 2004, the sex tape from 2003 featuring Paris Hilton and Rick Salomon was released as '1 Night in Paris'.
February 2005: Saturday Night Live Hosting
In February 2005, Paris Hilton hosted NBC's 'Saturday Night Live', with Keane as the musical guest.
May 2005: House of Wax Release and Carl's Jr. Advertisement
In May 2005, Paris Hilton's first major film role in the slasher film 'House of Wax' was released. Also in May, Carl's Jr. aired a television advertisement featuring Hilton promoting its Spicy Burger product.
November 2005: Your Heiress Diary Publication
By November 2005, Paris Hilton had published her second book, 'Your Heiress Diary: Confess It All to Me'.
November 2005: Hilton and Latsis Call Off Wedding
In November 2005, Paris Hilton and Paris Latsis called off their wedding.
November 28, 2005: The Simple Life Picked Up by E!
On November 28, 2005, E! announced that it had picked up 'The Simple Life', ordering the production of a fourth season.
December 2005: Hilton Dates Stavros Niarchos
In December 2005, Paris Hilton began an on-and-off relationship with Stavros Niarchos.
2005: Hilton earned about US$7 million
According to Forbes, in 2005, Paris Hilton earned about US$7 million.
2005: Celebrity 100 Inclusion
In 2005, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 list.
2005: Madame Tussauds Unveils Hilton's Wax Figure
In 2005, Madame Tussauds unveiled Paris Hilton's wax figure to coincide with the release of House of Wax.
2005: House of Wax Release and Your Heiress Diary Release
In 2005, Paris Hilton starred in 'House of Wax' and released 'Your Heiress Diary'.
2005: Forbes ranking and FHM listing
In 2005, Paris Hilton was included in Forbes' Celebrity 100 and ranked 23rd in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2005: London Tipton Character Debut
In 2005, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, featuring the character London Tipton loosely based on Paris Hilton, debuted.
2005: Carl's Jr Commercial
In July 2014, Paris Hilton made a cameo appearance in another Carl's Jr. commercial, paying homage to the one in which she starred in 2005.
February 27, 2006: The Simple Life Season 4 Shooting
On February 27, 2006, shooting began for the fourth season of 'The Simple Life'.
August 2006: YouTube promotion of eponymous debut album
In August 2006, YouTube promoted Paris Hilton's eponymous debut album as part of its first targeted advertising launch.
August 22, 2006: Paris Album Release
On August 22, 2006, Paris Hilton released her self-titled debut album, 'Paris'.
August 29, 2006: Paris Hilton Day in Las Vegas
On August 29, 2006, the mayor of Las Vegas proclaimed the day "Paris Hilton Day" and gave Paris Hilton a key to the city.
September 7, 2006: Hilton arrested for DUI
On September 7, 2006, Paris Hilton was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), with a blood alcohol content of 0.08%.
October 2006: Reconciliation with Nicole Richie
In October 2006, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reconciled after a split.
November 2006: Hilton's driver's license suspended
In November 2006, Paris Hilton's driver's license was suspended following her DUI arrest.
2006: Hilton earned about US$8 million
According to Forbes, in 2006, Paris Hilton earned about US$8 million.
2006: Celebrity 100 Inclusion and Overexposed Celebrity
In 2006, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 list and ranked her as the most 'overexposed' celebrity.
2006: Paris Hilton Entertainment founding
In 2006, Paris Hilton founded Paris Hilton Entertainment.
2006: Paris Album Release
In 2006, Paris Hilton released her debut studio album 'Paris'.
2006: Bottoms Up, Pledge This!, and Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest Release
In 2006, Paris Hilton starred in 'Bottoms Up' and 'National Lampoon's Pledge This!', which were released on DVD. She also licensed her name to Gameloft for the mobile video game 'Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest'.
2006: Forbes ranking and FHM listing
In 2006, Paris Hilton was included in Forbes' Celebrity 100 and ranked 34th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2006: Second-Worst Celebrity Role Model and Most Overexposed by Forbes
In 2006, Paris Hilton was named the second-worst celebrity role model in a poll and ranked as the most "overexposed" celebrity by Forbes.
2006: MTV Movie Awards Nomination
In 2006, Paris Hilton was nominated for Best Frightened Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in House of Wax.
2006: Paris Hilton Parodied in Music Videos
In 2006, Paris Hilton was parodied in the music video for Pink's "Stupid Girls", and the film "Date Movie".
2006: Banksy Reworks Hilton's Album
In 2006, street artist Banksy replaced 500 copies of Paris Hilton's album in 48 record shops across the United Kingdom with his own alternative version, featuring remixes produced by himself and Danger Mouse and satirical song titles.
January 15, 2007: Haris Pilton Character Debuts in World of Warcraft
On January 15, 2007, The World of Warcraft massively multiplayer online role-playing game featured a character named Haris Pilton, labeled a "socialite", since the release of The Burning Crusade expansion.
January 22, 2007: Hilton pleads no contest to reckless driving
On January 22, 2007, Paris Hilton pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge. She was sentenced to 36 months' probation and fines totaling approximately US$1,500.
February 13, 2007: Trademark registration of "That's hot"
On February 13, 2007, Paris Hilton had a registered trademark on the catchphrase "That's hot".
February 19, 2007: Associated Press reporting ban
The Associated Press attempted to not mention Paris Hilton for the week of February 19, 2007, in response to media over-saturation.
February 27, 2007: Hilton stopped for driving with suspended license
On February 27, 2007, Paris Hilton was stopped for driving with a suspended license and signed an agreement not to drive.
March 2007: Hilton and Niarchos Break Up
In March 2007, Paris Hilton and Stavros Niarchos ended their on-and-off relationship.
May 4, 2007: Hilton sentenced to jail for probation violation
On May 4, 2007, Paris Hilton was sentenced to 45 days in jail by Judge Michael T. Sauer for violating her probation.
May 28, 2007: The Simple Life Season 5 Debut
On May 28, 2007, the fifth season of 'The Simple Life' debuted.
June 3, 2007: Hilton attends MTV Movie Awards before jail
On June 3, 2007, Paris Hilton attended the 2007 MTV Movie Awards before entering jail.
June 5, 2007: Hilton begins jail term
On June 5, 2007, Paris Hilton began her jail term at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California.
June 7, 2007: Hilton resentenced to home confinement
On June 7, 2007, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca ordered Paris Hilton to be resentenced to 40 days of home confinement with electronic monitoring due to a medical condition.
June 2007: Gallup Poll: Unsympathetic public opinion
According to a June 2007 Gallup poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) felt very unsympathetic toward Paris Hilton.
June 26, 2007: Mika Brzezinski refuses to report Hilton's release from jail
On June 26, 2007, Mika Brzezinski refused to read a report about Paris Hilton's release from jail on the broadcast of Morning Joe.
June 28, 2007: Hilton interview with Larry King
On June 28, 2007, two days after her release from jail, Paris Hilton gave an interview to Larry King, where she spoke about a "new beginning" and quoted Marty Angelo's autobiography.
June 29, 2007: Us Weekly publishes "100% Paris-Free" issue
On June 29, 2007, Us Weekly published its first "100% Paris-Free" issue, reflecting the media's attempt to reduce coverage of Paris Hilton.
August 5, 2007: The Simple Life Series Finale
On August 5, 2007, 'The Simple Life' finished its run with its fifth season.
September 6, 2007: Injunction lawsuit against Hallmark Cards Inc.
On September 6, 2007, Paris Hilton filed an injunction lawsuit against Hallmark Cards Inc. for using her picture and catchphrase "That's hot" without permission on a greeting card.
November 2007: Ranked among most unfriendly celebrities by children
In November 2007, an online survey of children conducted by E-Poll Market Research ranked Paris Hilton among the most unfriendly celebrities among children.
December 2007: Barron Hilton pledges estate to charity
In December 2007, Paris Hilton's grandfather, Barron Hilton, pledged 97 percent of his estate to the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, reducing his grandchildren's inheritance.
2007: The Simple Life Ended
In 2007, 'The Simple Life', which Paris Hilton co-starred in, concluded.
2007: Paris Hilton Parodied in The Simpsons and Epic Movie
In 2007, Paris Hilton was parodied in The Simpsons episode "Homerazzi", and the Hollywood film Epic Movie.
2007: Nicole Richie's Memorial Day BBQ
The art exhibit "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ" took place in 2017, but is named after events from 2007.
August 2008: Lawsuit for Pledge This! Promotion
In August 2008, Worldwide Entertainment Group sued Paris Hilton at the Miami District Court, alleging she did not fulfill her contractual agreement to provide promotion for the film 'Pledge This!'.
September 30, 2008: Premiere of Paris Hilton's My New BFF
On September 30, 2008, Paris Hilton's reality series, "Paris Hilton's My New BFF", premiered on MTV, documenting her search for a new best friend. The show was a hit, topping cable shows in its time slot. Also in 2008, she created a canine apparel line called Little Lily by Paris Hilton.
November 2008: Hilton Dates Benji Madden
In November 2008, Paris Hilton dated Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden.
2008: Hilton earned about US$8 million
According to Forbes, in 2008, Paris Hilton earned about US$8 million.
2008: Popular Search Engine Subject
Between 2004 and 2008, Paris Hilton was among the most popular searches on various search engines, indicating her high public visibility.
2008: Forbes ranking as the most overexposed celebrity
Despite attempts to reduce coverage, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity for a second time in 2008.
2008: Most Overexposed Celebrity by Forbes
In 2008, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity for a second time.
2008: Film Releases and Razzie Awards
In 2008, Paris Hilton starred in the critically and commercially unsuccessful film "The Hottie and the Nottie" and appeared in an episode of "My Name Is Earl". The documentary "Paris, Not France" was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. She also starred as Amber Sweet in the gothic rock musical "Repo! The Genetic Opera". At the 29th Razzie Awards, she won Worst Actress for "The Hottie and the Nottie" and Worst Supporting Actress for "Repo!".
2008: Paris Hilton Parodied in Meet the Spartans and Dramatized in Paparazzi Princess
In 2008, Paris Hilton was parodied in the Hollywood film Meet the Spartans, and dramatized in the television film Paparazzi Princess: The Paris Hilton Story.
2008: House burgled by Bling Ring
In 2008, Paris Hilton's house was burgled by the Bling Ring.
2008: Paris Hilton's My New BFF and Paris, Not France Release
In 2008, Paris Hilton's television ventures included 'Paris Hilton's My New BFF' and the documentary 'Paris, Not France'.
2008: The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Ends
In 2008, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, a show featuring a character loosely based on Paris Hilton, ended.
2008: Hospital room named in Paris Hilton's honor
In 2008, a room at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles was named in Paris Hilton's honor due to her charitable donations of over US$100,000 to the hospital.
2008: Response to McCain ad
In 2008, after being compared to Barack Obama in a John McCain presidential campaign ad, Paris Hilton responded with a Funny or Die video entitled Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad, receiving worldwide press coverage.
January 29, 2009: Debut of Paris Hilton's British Best Friend
On January 29, 2009, "Paris Hilton's British Best Friend" debuted on ITV2 in England, following the success of the American version. In 2009, Hilton released a sunglasses line and a range of hair products.
September 2009: Hilton Quote Added to Oxford Dictionary
In September 2009, Paris Hilton's quote, "Dress cute wherever you go; life is too short to blend in", was added to The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.
October 8, 2009: Guest Appearance on Supernatural
On October 8, 2009, Paris Hilton guest-starred in the fifth episode of the fifth season of "Supernatural".
December 2009: Paris Hilton's Media Presence Wanes
In December 2009, it was reported that Paris Hilton's presence in mass media had begun to wane and become less noteworthy. CNN.com published an article questioning her disappearance from daily news, attributing it to public oversaturation and a shift in interest towards other celebrities.
2009: Hilton earned about US$8 million
According to Forbes, in 2009, Paris Hilton earned about US$8 million.
2009: Paris Hilton's My New BFF Continued
In 2009, Paris Hilton continued her reality television venture with 'Paris Hilton's My New BFF'.
2009: House burgled by Bling Ring
In 2009, Paris Hilton's house was burgled by the Bling Ring.
2009: Hilton receives US$4 million for birthday party appearance
In 2009, Paris Hilton, along with 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz, received US$4 million for appearing at the 51st-birthday party of Ed Hardy founder Christian Audigier.
February 2010: Advertising Campaign for Devassa Bem Loura
In February 2010, Paris Hilton participated in an advertising campaign for the Brazilian beer Devassa Bem Loura, riding the brewery's float in the Rio Carnival as part of the campaign.
April 2010: Hilton and Reinhardt Break Up
In April 2010, Paris Hilton and Doug Reinhardt broke up definitively.
July 2, 2010: Hilton accused of smoking marijuana at FIFA World Cup
On July 2, 2010, Paris Hilton was accused of smoking marijuana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup game in South Africa. She was escorted from the stadium, but the case was later dismissed.
August 2010: Nathan Lee Parada arrested outside Hilton's house
In August 2010, Nathan Lee Parada was arrested outside Paris Hilton's house after security spotted him wielding two knives.
August 27, 2010: Hilton arrested for cocaine possession
On August 27, 2010, Paris Hilton was arrested by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of cocaine possession. Her boyfriend, Cy Waits, was charged with driving under the influence.
September 17, 2010: Hilton pleads guilty to misdemeanors
On September 17, 2010, to avoid a felony conviction, Paris Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors for cocaine possession. She was sentenced to one year of probation, 200 hours of community service, a US$2,000 fine, and completion of a drug-abuse treatment program.
September 21, 2010: Hilton detained in Japan due to drug conviction
On September 21, 2010, Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky were stopped by immigration officers at Narita Airport in Japan due to Hilton's drug-possession conviction. They were detained overnight.
October 2010: James Rainford arrested for trespassing at Hilton's house
In October 2010, James Rainford was arrested for trespassing at Paris Hilton's house. He was given three years' probation and a restraining order.
November 28, 2010: Voice-Over Role in The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation
On November 28, 2010, Paris Hilton had her first voice-over role in the ABC made-for-television film "The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation", which attracted 2.611 million viewers.
2010: "50 Most Popular Women on the Web" by Google
In 2010, Paris Hilton was included among the "50 Most Popular Women on the Web" by Google.
2010: International Paris Hilton Day Cancelled
In 2010, the International Paris Hilton Day celebration, which took place in Warsaw since 2006 on the first Sunday of May, was cancelled following a plane crash near Smolensk.
April 2011: International Broadcast of Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF
In April 2011, "Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF" was internationally broadcast on MTV.
April 2011: James Rainford attacks Cy Waits
In April 2011, James Rainford was arrested a second time for attacking Cy Waits, Paris Hilton's boyfriend, outside Van Nuys Superior Court.
June 1, 2011: Premiere of The World According to Paris
On June 1, 2011, Paris Hilton returned to reality television with Oxygen's "The World According to Paris".
2011: The Kennel Club Associates Hilton with Handbag Dogs Popularity
A 2011 report from The Kennel Club associated Paris Hilton with "the upsurge of popularity" in "so-called handbag dogs".
2011: Caroline Channing Character Debut
In 2011, 2 Broke Girls, featuring the character Caroline Channing loosely based on Paris Hilton, debuted.
2011: Hilton's annual earnings reported to be over US$10 million
In 2011, CNN.com reported that Paris Hilton's annual earnings were over US$10 million.
2011: Motorcycle Racing Team in Spain
In 2011, Paris Hilton launched her motorcycle racing team in Spain. Her driver, Maverick Viñales, won the final race and finished third overall in the 2011 125cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship.
2011: Modeling and Retail Endeavors
In 2011, Paris Hilton modeled for Triton during Brazil Fashion Week and Andre Tan during Ukraine Fashion Week. She also introduced a mobile application and footwear collections in Mexico City and Istanbul. Additionally, she opened boutiques selling her products in various countries.
2011: "100 Hottest Women of All Time" by Men's Health
In 2011, Paris Hilton was included among the "100 Hottest Women of All Time" by Men's Health.
2011: Paris Hilton Parodied in Falling in Reverse Music Video
In 2011, Paris Hilton was parodied in the music video for Falling in Reverse's "I'm Not a Vampire".
2011: Most Unpopular Celebrity with Americans
In 2011, an Ipsos poll concluded that Paris Hilton was the most unpopular celebrity with Americans, with 60 percent of respondents viewing her unfavorably.
2011: The World According to Paris Release
In 2011, the reality television series 'The World According to Paris' premiered.
March 2012: Paris Hilton's Twitter Traffic
In March 2012, an experiment by The Next Web determined that Paris Hilton generated less traffic than Charlie Sheen on Twitter, despite her trending on the platform on several occasions.
June 28, 2012: DJ Debut at Brazil's Pop Music Festival
On June 28, 2012, Paris Hilton made her debut as a DJ at Brazil's Pop Music Festival, which received negative reactions from other DJs.
September 20, 2012: Audio of homophobic comments leaked
On September 20, 2012, an audio recording of Paris Hilton allegedly making homophobic comments was leaked online, leading to a backlash and subsequent apology through GLAAD.
2012: Hilton dates River Viiperi
Between 2012 and 2014, Paris Hilton dated Spanish model River Viiperi.
2012: Forbes Ranking as Overexposed Celebrity
In 2012, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the fifth most overexposed celebrity.
2012: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women Poll
In 2012, Paris Hilton ranked 35th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2012: Disc Jockey Career
Since 2012, Paris Hilton has performed as a disc jockey.
August 2013: DJ Residency at Amnesia Ibiza
During August 2013, Paris Hilton was a DJ at Amnesia's weekly "Foam and Diamonds" parties on Ibiza.
November 2013: "Obsessed fan" flies banner over Malibu
In November 2013, an "obsessed fan" flew a plane over Malibu with banners expressing admiration for Paris Hilton and asking to court her.
2013: Carter's Autobiography on Hilton Relationship
In 2013, Nick Carter opened up about his relationship with Paris Hilton in his autobiography, stating that "Paris was the worst person in the world for me to hook up with."
2013: Sofia Coppola shoots scenes for The Bling Ring at Hilton's house.
In 2013, Paris Hilton allowed Sofia Coppola to shoot some scenes for the film "The Bling Ring" at her house.
2013: Hilton claims no profit from sex tape
In 2013, Paris Hilton claimed that she never made any money from her sex tape, stating she earns enough from her fragrance line.
2013: Signing with Cash Money Records and Release of "Good Time"
In 2013, Paris Hilton signed with Cash Money Records and released her single "Good Time" featuring Lil Wayne. In 2013, she appeared in the music video for Rich Gang's song "Tapout".
2013: International Paris Hilton Day Discontinued
In 2013, the International Paris Hilton Day celebration was permanently discontinued due to controversial comments made by Paris Hilton the previous year.
January 2014: DJ Residency at Harrah's Atlantic City
In January 2014, Paris Hilton became a resident DJ at Harrah's Atlantic City's "The Pool After Dark".
October 2014: Man with Hilton tattoos arrested near her home
In October 2014, Lukas Redanz, a man covered in tattoos of Paris Hilton, was arrested after going to her gated community.
November 2014: Award for Best Female DJ
By November 2014, Paris Hilton was the highest-paid female DJ and won Best Female DJ at the NJR DJ Awards.
December 2014: Hilton receives anti-Semitic messages and threats
In December 2014, Paris Hilton reported to the Los Angeles Police Department receiving anti-Semitic messages and threats on social media.
2014: Hilton dates River Viiperi
Between 2012 and 2014, Paris Hilton dated Spanish model River Viiperi.
2014: Forbes Ranking as Overexposed Celebrity
In 2014, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the eighth most overexposed celebrity.
2014: Hilton earns US$2.7 million for Ibiza residence
In 2014, Paris Hilton earned US$2.7 million for four nights' work as part of her two-month residence in Ibiza.
2014: Release of Come Alive
In 2014, Paris Hilton released the single "Come Alive" under Cash Money Records.
March 2015: Licensing Agreement with Animoca Brands
In March 2015, Animoca Brands, a mobile game developer, announced they had secured a license from Paris Hilton to use her name and likeness to produce mobile games and themes.
April 2015: Death of Tinkerbell
In April 2015, it was reported that Paris Hilton's Chihuahua, Tinkerbell, had died at age 14.
2015: Hilton dates Thomas Gross
Between 2015 and 2016, Paris Hilton dated businessman Thomas Gross.
2015: Fundraising for children with disabilities in Ibiza
In 2015, Paris Hilton raised US$100,000 for children with disabilities in Ibiza.
2015: Release of High Off My Love
In 2015, Paris Hilton released the single "High Off My Love" featuring Birdman under Cash Money Records.
2015: Identity theft scheme begins
In 2015, Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan began an identity theft scheme targeting Paris Hilton, using her credit cards and impersonating her in emails.
2015: Fan poses as a flower delivery man.
In 2015, a fan reportedly posed as a flower deliveryman to gain access to her gated community, where he left her a classic Cadillac.
2015: Vice Profile on Reality Television
In a 2015 profile, Vice noted that after "The Simple Life" premiered in 2003, cable channels began programming reality television shows.
2016: Hilton dates Thomas Gross
Between 2015 and 2016, Paris Hilton dated businessman Thomas Gross.
2016: Hair Care Collection with Lidl
In 2016, Paris Hilton teamed up with Lidl for a hair care collection.
March 2017: People Magazine on Paris Hilton's Millennial Legacy
In a March 2017 article, People magazine wrote that "For millennials, Paris Hilton has always been and will always be a living legend" and defined the millennial fashion aesthetic.
June 2017: Launch of Footwear and Home Decor Lines in Mexico City
In June 2017, Paris Hilton launched footwear and home decor lines in Mexico City.
2017: 2 Broke Girls Ends
In 2017, 2 Broke Girls, a show featuring a character loosely based on Paris Hilton, ended.
2017: Donations to Children's Hospital and Mexico earthquake relief
In 2017, Paris Hilton donated 50 personal items to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Starlight Children's Foundation. She also visited San Gregorio Atlapulco, Mexico, providing aid and donating US$350,000 to help rebuild homes affected by the 2017 Central Mexico earthquake.
2017: Paris Hilton Dramatized in Britney Ever After
In 2017, Paris Hilton was dramatized in the Lifetime biographical drama Britney Ever After, by Jillian Walchuck.
2017: Hilton Subject of Art Exhibit
In 2017, Paris Hilton was one of the subjects of an art exhibit called "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ", which was unveiled at Brooklyn's THNK 1994 Museum.
2017: Bkhchadzhyan arrested and sentenced for identity theft
In 2017, Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan was arrested and later sentenced to 57 months in prison for her identity theft scheme against Paris Hilton.
January 2018: Zylka Proposes to Hilton
In January 2018, actor Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a vacation in Aspen.
October 2018: Hosting Rock The Runway event
In October 2018, Paris Hilton hosted Rock The Runway, an event benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and The Sasha Project LA.
November 2018: Hilton and Zylka Call Off Engagement
In November 2018, Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka called off their engagement.
December 2018: Premiere of The American Meme on Netflix
In December 2018, "The American Meme", a documentary featuring Paris Hilton, premiered on Netflix. Also in 2018, she released "I Need You" as a digital download on Valentine's Day.
2018: Vanity Fair Observes Hilton's Understanding of Movie Stars
In 2018, Lili Anolik of Vanity Fair observed that Paris Hilton "instinctively grasped that the great cultural contribution of the movies was movie stars", noting she needed to perform 'herself' since anyone with a phone was now a potential cineaste.
2018: Hollywood Love Story and The American Meme Releases
In 2018, Paris Hilton's media ventures included 'Hollywood Love Story' and the documentary 'The American Meme'.
2018: Hilton Featured in The Good Place
In The Good Place episode "The Brainy Bunch" (2018), an American-themed restaurant includes a wall art featuring an alternative Mount Rushmore formed by Paris Hilton, David Hasselhoff, Judge Judy, and Hulk Hogan.
2018: Paris Hilton Interviewed Kim Petras for Paper Magazine
In the Summer of 2018, Paris Hilton interviewed singer Kim Petras for the Summer issue of Paper magazine.
June 2019: Participation in Cash & Rocket auto rally
In June 2019, Paris Hilton participated in the annual Cash & Rocket auto rally across Europe, raising money for Sumbandila, The Helen Bamber Foundation, and Dream for Future Africa Foundation.
July 2019: Performance at Tomorrowland
In July 2019, Paris Hilton performed as a DJ in Tomorrowland.
December 2019: Hilton Starts Dating Carter Reum
In December 2019, Paris Hilton started a relationship with businessman Carter Reum.
2019: Runway Model
Between 2017 and 2019, Paris Hilton served as a runway model for Christian Cowan and The Blonds during New York Fashion Week, and for Philipp Plein during Milan Fashion Week.
October 9, 2020: Rally outside Provo Canyon School
On October 9, 2020, Paris Hilton held a rally outside Provo Canyon School in Utah to protest alleged abuse at the school and other programs for troubled teens.
2020: Perfume Line Revenue
As of 2020, Paris Hilton's perfume line has generated over US$2.5 billion in revenue.
2020: Advertisement Campaigns
Between 2020 and 2024, Paris Hilton appeared in advertisement campaigns for Skims, Valentino, Lanvin, Uber Eats, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Klarna, Marc Jacobs, Taco Bell, Grey Goose, NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics, MSCHF–Crocs' Big Yellow Boots, Living Proof, and WOW Vegas.
2020: Paris Hilton as Influencer
In 2020, Los Angeles Times editor Lindzi Scharf regarded Paris Hilton as "the woman who will likely go down in history for putting the 'i' in influencer".
2020: Guest Judge on Instant Influencer and other Projects
In 2020, Paris Hilton served as a guest judge in the premiere episode of James Charles's YouTube series "Instant Influencer", produced and starred in Ramez Silyan's short film "Sorry", modeled at Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2, and released a merchandise collection, as well as a single with Lodato, "I Blame You".
2020: Paris Hilton's Social Media Views
In 2020, a Deadline report stated that videos mentioning Paris Hilton's name had over 257 million views on social media, and her catchphrase "That's Hot" resulted in more than 4.8 billion impressions on TikTok.
2020: Release of This Is Paris Documentary
In 2020, the YouTube Originals documentary "This Is Paris" was released, revealing Paris Hilton's experiences with abuse in boarding schools.
2020: This Is Paris Release
In 2020, the documentary 'This Is Paris' was released.
February 8, 2021: Testimony before the Utah State Legislature
On February 8, 2021, Paris Hilton testified before the Utah State Legislature in support of a measure requiring more oversight of youth residential treatment centers, recounting her experiences of abuse at Provo Canyon School.
February 13, 2021: Hilton Engaged to Carter Reum
On February 13, 2021, Paris Hilton and Carter Reum became engaged.
February 22, 2021: Debut of I am Paris Podcast
On February 22, 2021, Paris Hilton's podcast "I am Paris" debuted, featuring personal content and conversations. It served as the flagship of several programs produced by London Audio and iHeartMedia.
August 4, 2021: Release of Cooking with Paris on Netflix
On August 4, 2021, "Cooking with Paris", a six-part reality series hosted and co-produced by Paris Hilton, was released on Netflix.
2021: Paris Hilton's Social Media Reach
As of 2021, Paris Hilton had reached over 60 million users across her social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
2021: Launch of NFT Collections and ParisWorld on Roblox
Beginning in 2021, Paris Hilton launched several NFT collections and introduced ParisWorld on Roblox.
2021: Paris Hilton Interviewed Saweetie and Profiled Britney Spears
In 2021, Paris Hilton interviewed rapper Saweetie for the Summer issue of Wonderland magazine. Also in 2021, she wrote a profile on Britney Spears for the Time 100 list.
2021: Renaming of Paris Hilton Entertainment and New Ventures
In 2021, Paris Hilton renamed Paris Hilton Entertainment to 11:11 Media, created London Audio in partnership with iHeartMedia, and Slivington Manor Entertainment with an overall deal at Warner Bros. Unscripted Television.
2021: "50 Most Influential People in the NFT Industry" by Fortune
In 2021, Paris Hilton was included among the "50 Most Influential People in the NFT Industry" by Fortune.
2021: Cooking with Paris, Paris in Love, and I am Paris Releases
In 2021, Paris Hilton's media ventures included 'Cooking with Paris', 'Paris in Love', and the podcast 'I am Paris'.
June 8, 2022: Fund for Digital Art at LACMA
On June 8, 2022, it was announced that Paris Hilton had created a fund for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to support the acquisition of digital art by female artists.
December 30, 2022: Release of "Stars Are Blind (Paris' Version)"
On December 30, 2022, Paris Hilton released an updated version of her song "Stars Are Blind (Paris' Version)" exclusively on Amazon Music.
2022: Paris Hilton's TikTok Views
As of 2022, TikTok videos tagged with Paris Hilton's name had collectively received more than 2 billion views.
2022: Podcast Trapped in Treatment
Between 2022 and 2023, Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger hosted the podcast Trapped in Treatment.
2022: MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Reality Return
For both "Cooking with Paris" and "Paris in Love", Paris Hilton won the Best Reality Return at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
2022: Testimony before the United States House Committee on Ways and Means
In 2022, Paris Hilton appeared before the United States House Committee on Ways and Means to testify on behalf of measures to improve child welfare in the United States.
2022: Releases and performances in 2022
In 2022, Paris Hilton released a tracksuits line, a sunglasses collection with Quay Australia, and a housewares collection on Amazon. She voiced herself in four episodes of the YouTube animated web series Rainbow High, and modeled for Versace at Milan Fashion Week. That year, she performed "Stars Are Blind" alongside Christina Aguilera and Mya, at the Los Angeles Pride festival, as well as with Miley Cyrus and Sia, on NBC's Miley's New Year's Eve Party.
January 20, 2023: Release of Alone At Night
On January 20, 2023, the horror film Alone At Night, featuring Paris Hilton as the host of a reality dating series, was released by Vertical Entertainment.
February 2023: Launch of Parisland on The Sandbox
In February 2023, Paris Hilton launched Parisland on The Sandbox.
March 14, 2023: Publication of Paris: The Memoir
On March 14, 2023, Paris Hilton's third book, Paris: The Memoir, was published by Harper Collins, debuting at number three on the New York Times Best Sellers list.
August 2023: Launch of Slivingland on Roblox
In August 2023, Paris Hilton launched Slivingland on Roblox.
November 2023: Hilton and Reum Welcome Daughter
In November 2023, Paris Hilton and Carter Reum welcomed a daughter via surrogacy.
2023: Backing of the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
In 2023, Paris Hilton joined members of Congress in supporting the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, which aims to improve oversight and transparency for youth treatment programs. The bill was signed into law by President Joe Biden.
2023: "40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV" by Variety
In 2023, Paris Hilton was included among the "40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV" by Variety.
2023: Paris in Love and Paris: The Memoir
In 2023, Paris Hilton was involved in 'Paris in Love' and released her memoir 'Paris: The Memoir'.
2023: Podcast History of the World's Greatest Nightclubs
In 2023, Ultra Naté hosted the podcast History of the World's Greatest Nightclubs.
2023: Klarna Pop-Up Store
With Klarna, Paris Hilton opened a pop-up store which ran from February 23 to 24, 2023 in Los Angeles.
2024: Advertisement Campaigns
Between 2020 and 2024, Paris Hilton appeared in advertisement campaigns for Skims, Valentino, Lanvin, Uber Eats, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Klarna, Marc Jacobs, Taco Bell, Grey Goose, NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics, MSCHF–Crocs' Big Yellow Boots, Living Proof, and WOW Vegas.
2024: Infinite Icon Release
In 2024, Paris Hilton released her second studio album 'Infinite Icon'.
January 8, 2025: Hilton's Malibu Home Destroyed
On January 8, 2025, Paris Hilton reported her home in Malibu had been destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
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