History of Paris Hilton in Timeline
Paris Hilton is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman, known for her prominent role in New York City's social scene in the late 1990s. She gained widespread recognition through the reality TV series "The Simple Life" (2003-2007), co-starring Nicole Richie. A leaked sex tape further boosted her fame. Hilton comes from the Hilton Hotels family, contributing to her initial exposure. She has since remained a fixture in popular culture and various business ventures.
February 17, 1981: Paris Hilton's Birth
On February 17, 1981, Paris Whitney Hilton was born in New York City. She is the great-granddaughter of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton.
May 4, 1988: Beverly Hills 213 Cover
On May 4, 1988, Paris Hilton graced the cover of the weekly magazine Beverly Hills 213 with her mother Kathy and sister Nicky.
1992: Uncredited Appearance in Wishman
In 1992, Paris Hilton made an uncredited appearance in the fantasy film "Wishman".
1995: Finishing Eighth Grade
In 1995, Paris Hilton finished eighth grade at the Buckley School and St. Paul the Apostle School.
1996: Relocation to NYC and Socialite Reputation
After relocating to NYC in 1996, Paris Hilton developed a reputation as a socialite through appearances at 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, where she joined the Dwight School.
March 1999: NYC Premiere of Cruel Intentions
In March 1999, Paris Hilton attended the NYC premiere of "Cruel Intentions" with Nicky.
1999: Release from Provo Canyon School
In early 1999, around the time she turned 18, Paris Hilton was released from Provo Canyon School, where she says she was mentally, physically, and sexually abused.
September 2000: Vanity Fair Article and LaChapelle Pictorial
Following her pictorial by David LaChapelle and September 2000 article for Vanity Fair, Paris Hilton was hailed as "New York's leading It Girl".
September 2000: Vanity Fair Feature
In September 2000, Paris Hilton posed alongside Nicky for David LaChapelle in a shoot that was featured in Vanity Fair.
2000: Fashion Modeling Venture
In 2000, Paris Hilton ventured into fashion modeling, marking her initial steps into the industry.
2000: Screen Acting Debut
In 2000, Paris Hilton ventured into screen acting, playing an ill-fated character in the independent teen thriller "Sweetie Pie".
2000: Seen with Leonardo DiCaprio and dating Edward Furlong
In 2000, a then-19-year-old Paris Hilton drew attention from tabloids when she and Leonardo DiCaprio were seen together. Also, she dated actor Edward Furlong in 2000.
February 2001: Rising Fame Beyond Tabloids
In February 2001, The Guardian noted that Paris Hilton's fame was beginning to "extend beyond the [local] tabloids".
2001: New York Fashion Week and Iceberg Campaign
By 2001, Paris Hilton had become "one of the biggest stars, off and on the catwalk", at New York Fashion Week, graced an advertising campaign for Italian label Iceberg, and appeared on magazines such as Vogue and FHM.
2001: Dating Rick Salomon
In 2001, Paris Hilton dated poker player Rick Salomon, with whom she filmed her sex tape.
2001: Cameo in Zoolander
In 2001, Paris Hilton filmed a cameo appearance as herself in the comedy "Zoolander", with Ben Stiller.
2001: Proclaimed "New York's Leading It Girl"
In 2001, Paris Hilton was proclaimed "New York's leading It Girl," solidifying her status in the city's social scene.
2002: Appearances in Honey Bunny, QIK2JDG, and Nine Lives
In 2002, Paris Hilton appeared in Vincent Gallo's "Honey Bunny" video, played a "strung-out supermodel" in the five-minute short "QIK2JDG", and starred as a socialite in the straight-to-DVD horror film "Nine Lives".
2002: 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, the reality series "The Simple Life", starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, premiered on Fox shortly after the leak of Hilton's sex tape. The first episode attracted 13 million viewers.
December 2003: Premiere of The Simple Life and Sex Tape Scandal
Shortly before the December 2003 premiere of The Simple Life, the scandal involving Paris Hilton's sex tape catapulted her into global fame.
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 of The New York Times opined that Paris Hilton's rise showed how far celebrity itself had been devalued.
2003: Engagement to Jason Shaw ends
In 2003, Paris Hilton and fashion model Jason Shaw ended their engagement. They have reportedly remained friends since their split.
2003: The Simple Life and Sex Tape Leak
In 2003, Paris Hilton co-starred in the reality television series "The Simple Life" with Nicole Richie. Also in 2003, a sex tape with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon was leaked.
2003: The Simple Life premiered
In 2003, The Simple Life premiered, after that, cable channels began programming reality television shows
2003: Sex tape leaked
In 2003, a sex tape featuring Paris Hilton and then-boyfriend Rick Salomon was leaked onto the Internet shortly before the premiere of The Simple Life.
April 2004: Salomon Distributes "1 Night in Paris"
In April 2004, Salomon began independently distributing the sex tape titled "1 Night in Paris" through Red Light District Video.
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 Availability of Perfume
By December 2004, high demand for Paris Hilton's first fragrance led to increased availability after initially planned for a limited release. Its introduction was followed by a 47-percent increase in Parlux sales, primarily of the Hilton-branded perfume.
December 2004: Started 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: Relationship with Nick Carter
In 2004, Paris Hilton had a seven-month relationship with singer Nick Carter.
2004: Named One of the "10 Most Fascinating People"
In 2004, Paris Hilton was named one of the "10 Most Fascinating People", according to Barbara Walters' annual primetime special.
2004: Parody 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: Confessions of an Heiress Release
In 2004, the book "Confessions of an Heiress" was released.
2004: Release of 1 Night in Paris
In 2004, the leaked 2003 sex tape with Rick Salomon was released as "1 Night in Paris", catapulting Paris Hilton to global fame.
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. Ad
In May 2005, Paris Hilton's first major film role, "House of Wax", was released in theaters. Also in May 2005, Carl's Jr. aired a television advertisement featuring Hilton in a provocative swimsuit soaping up a Bentley automobile.
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: Called off wedding to Paris Latsis
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 and obtaining the rights to repeat the first three seasons.
December 2005: Relationship with Stavros Niarchos
In December 2005, Paris Hilton began a relationship with another Greek heir, 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: Wax figure unveiled at Madame Tussauds
In 2005, Madame Tussauds unveiled Paris Hilton's wax figure to coincide with the release of House of Wax.
2005: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll
In 2005, Paris Hilton ranked in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2005: Your Heiress Diary Release
In 2005, the book "Your Heiress Diary" was released.
2005: London Tipton character
In 2005, the television show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, started featuring London Tipton, a popular television character loosely based on Paris Hilton.
February 27, 2006: Shooting Begins for The Simple Life Season Four
On February 27, 2006, shooting began for the fourth season of "The Simple Life".
August 2006: YouTube Promotion of 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) and charged with 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 reconciled with Nicole Richie after a period of not speaking publicly.
November 2006: Hilton's Driver's License Suspended
In November 2006, Paris Hilton's driver's license was suspended.
2006: Hilton Earned About US$7 Million
According to Forbes, in 2006, Paris Hilton earned about US$7 million.
2006: Celebrity 100 Inclusion and Overexposed Ranking
In 2006, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 list and ranked her as the most "overexposed" celebrity.
2006: Forbes Included Her in its Celebrity 100
In 2006, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100.
2006: Film Roles and Mobile Game License
In 2006, Paris Hilton appeared in the comedy films "Bottoms Up" and "National Lampoon's Pledge This!" and licensed her name to Gameloft for the mobile video game "Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest".
2006: MTV Movie Awards Nomination
In 2006, Paris Hilton received a nomination for Best Frightened Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in "House of Wax".
2006: Paris Album Release
In 2006, Paris Hilton released her studio album "Paris".
2006: Parody in music videos and films
In 2006, Paris Hilton was parodied in Pink's "Stupid Girls" music video and the film Date Movie.
2006: Second-Worst Celebrity Role Model
In 2006, a poll conducted by the Associated Press and AOL concluded that Paris Hilton was the second-Worst Celebrity Role Model, behind Britney Spears.
January 15, 2007: Haris Pilton character in World of Warcraft
Since the release of The Burning Crusade expansion on January 15, 2007, the World of Warcraft massively multiplayer online role-playing game has featured a character named Haris Pilton, labeled a "socialite".
January 22, 2007: Hilton Pleads No Contest to Reckless Driving
On January 22, 2007, Paris Hilton pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and was sentenced to 36 months' probation and fines totaling about US$1,500.
February 13, 2007: Trademark on "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.
February 27, 2007: Hilton Stopped for Driving with Suspended License
On February 27, 2007, Paris Hilton was stopped for driving with a suspended license, violating a previous agreement.
March 2007: End of relationship with Stavros Niarchos
In March 2007, Paris Hilton's on-and-off relationship with Stavros Niarchos ended.
May 4, 2007: Hilton Sentenced to Jail for Probation Violation
On May 4, 2007, Judge Michael T. Sauer sentenced Paris Hilton to 45 days in jail for violating her probation. Hilton initially planned to appeal the sentence.
May 28, 2007: The Simple Life Season Five Debut
On May 28, 2007, "The Simple Life" debuted its fifth season.
June 5, 2007: Hilton Begins Jail Term
On June 5, 2007, Paris Hilton began her jail term at the Century Regional Detention Facility after attending the 2007 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2007.
June 7, 2007: Hilton Resentenced to Home Confinement
On June 7, 2007, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca resentenced Paris Hilton to 40 days of home confinement with an electronic monitoring device due to an unspecified medical condition.
June 2007: Gallup Poll Results on Paris Hilton
According to a June 2007 Gallup poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) felt very unsympathetic toward Paris Hilton.
June 26, 2007: Mika Brzezinski Refusal to Report on Jail Release
On the June 26, 2007, broadcast of Morning Joe, Mika Brzezinski refused to read a report about Paris Hilton's release from jail.
June 28, 2007: Hilton Interviewed by Larry King
On June 28, 2007, two days after her release from jail, Paris Hilton spoke of a "new beginning" in an interview with Larry King and quoted from Marty Angelo's autobiography.
June 29, 2007: Us Weekly "100% Paris-Free" Issue
Us Weekly published its first "100% Paris-Free" issue on June 29, 2007, due to media over-saturation.
August 5, 2007: The Simple Life Series Finale
On August 5, 2007, "The Simple Life" ended its run with its fifth season.
September 6, 2007: Hilton v. Hallmark Cards Lawsuit
On September 6, 2007, Paris Hilton filed an injunction lawsuit against Hallmark Cards Inc. over the unlawful use of her picture and catchphrase "That's hot" on a greeting card.
November 2007: Unfriendly Celebrity Ranking Among Children
According to a November 2007 online survey of children conducted by E-Poll Market Research, Paris Hilton ranked 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: Nicole Richie's Memorial Day BBQ
In 2007, Nicole Richie's Memorial Day BBQ took place.
2007: Parody in The Simpsons and Epic Movie
In 2007, Paris Hilton was parodied in The Simpsons episode "Homerazzi" and the Hollywood film Epic Movie.
2007: The Simple Life End
In 2007, Paris Hilton's show The Simple Life ended.
August 2008: Lawsuit by Worldwide Entertainment Group
In August 2008, Worldwide Entertainment Group sued Paris Hilton at the Miami District Court, alleging that she did not fulfill her contractual agreement to provide "reasonable promotion and publicity" 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. The series, which featured her search for a new best friend, topped all other cable shows in its time slot.
November 2008: Broke up with Benji Madden
In November 2008, Paris Hilton broke up with 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: Media Coverage
Despite the institution of a reporting ban on Hilton, Forbes ranked her as the most "overexposed" celebrity a second time in 2008.
2008: Forbes Ranking as Most Overexposed Celebrity
In 2008, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity, stating that "65% of the U.S. population would use the term 'overexposed' to describe Hilton".
2008: Most Overexposed Celebrity Ranking
In 2008, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity.
2008: Response to McCain Ad
In 2008, Paris Hilton responded to a John McCain presidential campaign ad that compared Barack Obama to celebrities such as herself with a Funny or Die video entitled Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad.
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." A documentary about her, "Paris, Not France," premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. She also played 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's My New BFF and Paris, Not France Release
In 2008, Paris Hilton starred in the reality television series "Paris Hilton's My New BFF", and the documentary "Paris, Not France" was released.
2008: Parody in Meet the Spartans and 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: Hilton's House Burglarized by Bling Ring
In 2008, Paris Hilton's house was burglarized several times by the Bling Ring, a group of fashion-motivated thieves.
2008: Room Named in Hilton's Honor at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
In 2008, a room at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles was named in Paris Hilton's honor due to her charitable contributions.
2008: London Tipton character
In 2008, the television show The Suite Life of Zack & Cody ended, which featured London Tipton, a popular television character loosely based on Paris Hilton.
2008: Popularity in Search Engines
Paris Hilton was among the most popular searches on various search engines between 2004 and 2008.
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 of the show.
September 2009: Quote added to The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
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 Starring in Supernatural
On October 8, 2009, Paris Hilton guest-starred in the fifth episode of the fifth season of "Supernatural".
December 2009: Reported Wane in Mass Media Presence
By December 2009, Paris Hilton's presence in mass media had reportedly started to wane and become less noteworthy.
2009: Hilton Earned About US$8 Million
According to Forbes, in 2009, Paris Hilton earned about US$8 million.
2009: Hilton's House Burglarized by Bling Ring
In 2009, Paris Hilton's house was burglarized several times by the Bling Ring, a group of fashion-motivated thieves.
2009: Paris Hilton's My New BFF End
In 2009, Paris Hilton's show Paris Hilton's My New BFF ended.
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 Christian Audigier's 51st-birthday party.
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.
April 2010: Broke up with Doug Reinhardt
In April 2010, Paris Hilton broke up definitively with The Hills star Doug Reinhardt.
July 2, 2010: Hilton Accused of Smoking Marijuana at World Cup
On July 2, 2010, Paris Hilton was accused of smoking marijuana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup game. The case was later dismissed.
August 2010: Nathan Lee Parada Arrested Outside Hilton's House
In August 2010, Nathan Lee Parada was arrested after being spotted with two knives outside Paris Hilton's house.
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 in Las Vegas. 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. 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 at Narita Airport
On September 21, 2010, Paris Hilton and her sister Nicky were stopped by immigration officers at Narita Airport 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 and received three years' probation.
November 28, 2010: The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation Airs
On November 28, 2010, the ABC made-for-television film, "The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation", aired featuring Paris Hilton's first voice-over role.
2010: International Paris Hilton Day cancelled
In 2010, International Paris Hilton Day in Warsaw was cancelled following a plane crash near Smolensk.
2010: Google's "50 Most Popular Women on the Web"
In 2010, Paris Hilton was included among the "50 Most Popular Women on the Web" by Google.
April 2011: Rainford Arrested for Attacking Cy Waits
In April 2011, James Rainford was arrested for attacking Paris Hilton's boyfriend, Cy Waits, outside Van Nuys Superior Court.
June 1, 2011: Premiere of The World According to Paris
On June 1, 2011, "The World According to Paris", a reality television series focused on Paris Hilton's daily life, premiered on Oxygen.
2011: Ipsos Poll Results
A 2011 Ipsos poll concluded that Paris Hilton was the most unpopular celebrity with Americans, with 60 percent of respondents viewing her unfavorably.
2011: The Kennel Club report
A 2011 report from The Kennel Club associated Paris Hilton with "the upsurge of popularity" in "so-called handbag dogs".
2011: Hilton's Annual Earnings Reported to be Over US$10 Million
By 2011, CNN.com reported Paris Hilton's annual earnings to be over US$10 million.
2011: The World According to Paris
In 2011, Paris Hilton starred in the reality television series "The World According to Paris".
2011: Men's Health's "100 Hottest Women of All Time"
In 2011, Paris Hilton was included in the "100 Hottest Women of All Time" by Men's Health.
2011: Parody in music video
In 2011, Paris Hilton was parodied in the music video for Falling in Reverse's "I'm Not a Vampire".
2011: Heart of Gold Award
In 2011, the Starlight Children's Foundation awarded Paris Hilton the Heart of Gold Award for her charitable efforts.
2011: Caroline Channing character
In 2011, the television show 2 Broke Girls, started featuring Caroline Channing, a popular television character loosely based on Paris Hilton.
March 2012: Twitter traffic experiment
In March 2012, an experiment by The Next Web concluded that Paris Hilton generated less traffic than Charlie Sheen on Twitter.
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 was met with negative reactions from other DJs.
September 20, 2012: Audio of Alleged Homophobic Comments Leaks
On September 20, 2012, an audio recording of what were perceived as homophobic comments made by Paris Hilton was leaked onto the Internet, leading to an apology issued through GLAAD.
2012: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll
In 2012, Paris Hilton ranked in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2012: Dated River Viiperi
In 2012, Paris Hilton started dating Spanish model River Viiperi.
2012: Disc Jockey Debut
Since 2012, Paris Hilton has been performing as a disc jockey.
August 2013: DJ Residency at Amnesia Ibiza
During August 2013, Paris Hilton began her DJ residency at Amnesia's weekly "Foam and Diamonds" parties in Ibiza.
November 2013: "Obsessed Fan" Flies Banners Over Malibu
In November 2013, an "obsessed fan" flew a plane over Malibu with banners professing his feelings for Paris Hilton and asking for permission to court her.
2013: International Paris Hilton Day discontinued
In 2013, International Paris Hilton Day was permanently discontinued due to controversial comments made by Paris Hilton the previous year.
2013: Nick Carter's autobiography
In 2013, Nick Carter opened up about his relationship with Paris Hilton in his 2013 autobiography.
2013: Shooting scenes for The Bling Ring at Hilton's house
In 2013, Paris Hilton allowed Sofia Coppola to shoot some scenes for 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 and stated that she earns enough from her fragrance line.
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: Tattooed Fan Arrested at Hilton's Community
In October 2014, Lukas Redanz, a man covered in tattoos of Paris Hilton, was arrested at her gated community.
November 2014: Best Female DJ at the NJR DJ Awards
By November 2014, Paris Hilton was the highest-paid female DJ and won as Best Female DJ at the NJR DJ Awards.
December 2014: Hilton Receives Anti-Semitic Messages
In December 2014, Paris Hilton filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department after receiving anti-Semitic messages on social media from a man who threatened her.
2014: Broke up with River Viiperi
In 2014, Paris Hilton and Spanish model River Viiperi broke up.
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: National Humanitarian Award
In 2014, the American Humane Association awarded Paris Hilton the National Humanitarian Award for her charitable efforts.
March 2015: Partnership with Animoca Brands
In March 2015, Animoca Brands, a mobile game developer from Hong Kong, announced that they had secured a license from Hilton to use her name and likeness to produce mobile games and themes.
April 2015: Death of Tinkerbell
In April 2015, Tinkerbell, Paris Hilton's Chihuahua, died at age 14.
2015: Fundraising for Children with Disabilities in Ibiza
In 2015, Paris Hilton raised US$100,000 for children with disabilities in Ibiza.
2015: Dated Thomas Gross
In 2015, Paris Hilton started dating businessman Thomas Gross.
2015: Fan leaves Cadillac at Hilton's gate
In 2015, a fan posed as a delivery man and left a classic Cadillac at Hilton's gate.
2015: Vice profile
In a 2015 profile, Vice noted that after The Simple Life premiered in 2003, cable channels began programming reality television shows.
2015: Hilton Target of Identity Theft Scheme
Starting in 2015, Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan began an identity theft scheme where she used Hilton's credit cards to book a party and stole nude photos of Hilton from her iCloud account.
2016: Broke up with Thomas Gross
In 2016, Paris Hilton and businessman Thomas Gross broke up.
March 2017: People Magazine article
In a March 2017 article, People magazine wrote that Paris Hilton has always been and will always be a living legend to millennials, defining the millennial fashion aesthetic and a bygone era of celebrity.
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: Donations and Visit to Mexico after Earthquake
In 2017, Paris Hilton donated personal items and provided aid to families affected by the 2017 Central Mexico earthquake in San Gregorio Atlapulco, Mexico.
2017: Dramatized in Britney Ever After
In 2017, Paris Hilton was dramatized in the Lifetime biographical drama Britney Ever After.
2017: 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 for Bank Fraud
In 2017, Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan was arrested for bank fraud conspiracy related to the identity theft scheme targeting Paris Hilton.
2017: Caroline Channing character
In 2017, the television show 2 Broke Girls, ended, which featured Caroline Channing, a popular television character loosely based on Paris Hilton.
January 2018: Engagement to Chris Zylka
In January 2018, actor Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a vacation in Aspen after one year of dating.
October 2018: Hosting Rock The Runway
In October 2018, Paris Hilton hosted Rock The Runway, an event benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and The Sasha Project LA.
November 2018: Engagement to Chris Zylka called off
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 documentary "The American Meme", which Paris Hilton executive produced, premiered on Netflix.
2018: Vanity Fair observation
In 2018, Lili Anolik of Vanity Fair noted Paris Hilton's understanding of the cultural impact of movie stars, stating she only had to perform 'herself'.
2018: Hollywood Love Story and The American Meme Release
In 2018, Paris Hilton appeared in "Hollywood Love Story", and the documentary "The American Meme" was released.
2018: Wall art 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: Interview with Kim Petras
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: DJ Performance at Tomorrowland
In July 2019, Paris Hilton performed as a DJ in Tomorrowland.
December 2019: Relationship with Carter Reum begins
In December 2019, Paris Hilton started a relationship with businessman Carter Reum.
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 and programs for troubled teens, following the release of her documentary 'This is Paris'.
2020: Perfume Line Revenue
As of 2020, Paris Hilton's perfume line has brought in over US$2.5 billion in revenue.
2020: Los Angeles Times editor
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: Self-Discovery Documentary in 2020
In 2020, Paris Hilton started "this whole path of self-discovery" with her documentary.
2020: 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: This Is Paris Release
In 2020, the documentary "This Is Paris" was released.
February 8, 2021: Testimony Before Utah State Legislature
On February 8, 2021, Paris Hilton testified before the Utah State Legislature in support of a measure requiring more government oversight of youth residential treatment centers, detailing her alleged abuse at Provo Canyon School.
February 13, 2021: Engagement to Carter Reum
On February 13, 2021, Paris Hilton became engaged to Carter Reum.
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 with family, friends, and other celebrities.
August 4, 2021: Release of Cooking with Paris on Netflix
On August 4, 2021, Netflix released "Cooking with Paris", a six-part reality series hosted and co-produced by Paris Hilton.
2021: Social media presence
As of 2021, Paris Hilton reached over 60 million users across her social platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
2021: Interview with Saweetie and profile on Britney Spears
In 2021, Paris Hilton interviewed rapper Saweetie for the Summer issue of Wonderland magazine and wrote a profile on Britney Spears for the 2021 Time 100 listicle.
2021: Cooking with Paris, Paris in Love, I am Paris
In 2021, Paris Hilton starred in "Cooking with Paris" and "Paris in Love", and started the podcast "I am Paris".
2021: Fortune's "50 Most Influential People in the NFT Industry"
In 2021, Paris Hilton was included in Fortune's "50 Most Influential People in the NFT Industry".
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: TikTok views
As of 2022, TikTok videos tagged with Paris Hilton's name had collectively received more than 2 billion views.
2022: Testimony Before United States House Committee
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.
January 20, 2023: Release of Alone At Night
On January 20, 2023, the horror film Alone At Night, in which Paris Hilton played 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.
June 2, 2023: Release of "Stars Are Blind" featuring Kim Petras
On June 2, 2023, Paris Hilton released another version of "Stars Are Blind" featuring vocals by Kim Petras.
August 2023: Launch of Slivingland on Roblox
In August 2023, Paris Hilton launched Slivingland on Roblox.
October 2023: Sales Update for Paris: The Memoir
By October 2023, Paris Hilton's book, Paris: The Memoir, had sold 46,637 print copies in the United States.
November 2023: Birth of daughter
In November 2023, Paris Hilton and Carter Reum welcomed a daughter born via surrogacy.
2023: Backing the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
In 2023, Paris Hilton joined members of Congress in backing the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, which aims to provide greater oversight and data transparency for institutional youth treatment programs.
2023: Variety's "40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV"
In 2023, Paris Hilton was included in Variety's "40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV".
2023: Paris in Love End and Paris: The Memoir Release
In 2023, Paris Hilton's show Paris in Love ended, and the book Paris: The Memoir was released.
February 2024: Slivingland's Success on Roblox
By February 2024, Slivingland on Roblox had been visited by over 3.4 million users and reportedly "drove a staggering US$60 million in earned media ad equivalency".
2024: Infinite Icon Album Release
In 2024, Paris Hilton released her album Infinite Icon.
January 8, 2025: Malibu home destroyed by Palisades Fire
On January 8, 2025, Paris Hilton reported her home in Malibu had been destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
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