History of Paris Hilton in Timeline
Paris Hilton is an American media personality, businesswoman, and socialite, born into the Hilton Hotels family. She gained prominence in the late 1990s as a socialite in New York City. Her fame escalated significantly with the reality TV series 'The Simple Life' (2003-2007), co-starring Nicole Richie, and the release of a leaked sex tape, '1 Night in Paris' (2004). She became a global celebrity, leveraging her image into 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.
1994: THNK 1994 Museum
In 2017, Paris Hilton was one of the subjects of an art exhibit called "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ" at Brooklyn's THNK 1994 Museum.
1995: Elementary School Completion
In 1995, Paris Hilton completed elementary school.
1996: Socialite Reputation Development
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 and 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, which she attended for 11 months.
September 2000: Vanity Fair Article
After her pictorial by David LaChapelle and September 2000 article for Vanity Fair, Hilton was hailed as "New York's leading It Girl".
2000: Fashion Modeling Venture
In 2000, Paris Hilton ventured into fashion modeling.
2000: Attention from Tabloids and Dating Edward Furlong
In 2000, a 19-year-old Paris Hilton drew attention from tabloids after being seen with Leonardo DiCaprio, and she also dated actor Edward Furlong.
February 2001: "New York's Leading It Girl"
By February 2001, The Guardian recognized Hilton as "New York's leading It Girl."
2001: Rising Star at New York Fashion Week
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".
2002: Engagement to Jason Shaw
From 2002 to 2003, Paris Hilton was engaged to fashion model Jason Shaw.
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.
December 2, 2003: The Simple Life Series Premiere
On December 2, 2003, The Simple Life series premiered on Fox, starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. The first episode attracted 13 million viewers.
December 2003: Premiere of The Simple Life and Rise to Global Fame
Shortly before the December 2003 premiere of The Simple Life, the scandal involving her sex tape emerged, ultimately propelling Paris Hilton into global fame.
2003: Hilton earned about US$2 million
According to Forbes, in 2003, Paris Hilton earned about US$2 million.
2003: End of Engagement with Jason Shaw
From 2002 to 2003, Paris Hilton was engaged to fashion model Jason Shaw, they split up in 2003.
2003: Criticism in The New York Times
In 2003, John Leland writing for The New York Times, commented on the devaluation of celebrity culture in relation to Paris Hilton's rise to fame.
2003: The Simple Life Debut and Sex Tape Leak
In 2003, Paris Hilton co-starred with Nicole Richie in the reality television series "The Simple Life". Also in 2003, a sex tape with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon was leaked.
2003: Premiere of The Simple Life
In 2003, Paris Hilton's reality show 'The Simple Life' premiered, which influenced the popularization of reality television into mainstream pop culture.
2003: Sex tape featuring Paris Hilton 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. Salomon filed a lawsuit against the company that distributed the tape, and against the Hilton family. Hilton also sued the company that released the tape for violation of privacy and emotional distress.
April 2004: Rick Salomon distributes sex tape 1 Night in Paris
In April 2004, Rick Salomon began distributing the sex tape featuring Paris Hilton himself under the title "1 Night in Paris" through Red Light District Video, an adult film company.
July 2004: Lawsuit Dropped and Settlement Reached
In July 2004, Rick Salomon dropped his lawsuit against the Hilton family after Paris Hilton's privacy lawsuit was thrown out of court. 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 First Fragrance
By December 2004, high demand for Paris Hilton's first fragrance led to increased availability.
December 2004: Started Dating Paris Latsis
In December 2004, Paris Hilton began 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: Included in Celebrity 100
In 2004, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100, which ranks the highest-paid celebrities.
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" by Barbara Walters.
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 film White Chicks.
2004: Confessions of an Heiress Release
In 2004, the book Confessions of an Heiress was released.
2004: Sex Tape Released as 1 Night in Paris
In 2004, the sex tape leaked in 2003 with her then-boyfriend 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. Ad
In May 2005, Paris Hilton's film House of Wax was released in theaters. Also in May, Carl's Jr. aired a television advertisement featuring Hilton promoting its Spicy Burger product.
November 2005: Called Off Wedding with Paris Latsis
In November 2005, Paris Hilton and Paris Latsis called off their wedding.
November 2005: Your Heiress Diary Publication
In November 2005, Paris Hilton published her second book, Your Heiress Diary: Confess It All to Me.
November 28, 2005: E! Picks Up The Simple Life
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: Started Dating Stavros Niarchos
In December 2005, Paris Hilton began dating 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: Included in Celebrity 100
In 2005, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100, which ranks the highest-paid celebrities.
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 23rd in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2005: House of Wax Release and Your Heiress Diary Publication
In 2005, Paris Hilton's movie House of Wax was released, and her book Your Heiress Diary was published.
2005: London Tipton Character Inspiration
In 2005, the character London Tipton from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was loosely based on Paris Hilton's real-life persona.
2005: Carl's Jr. Commercial
In 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: 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 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 Hilton a key to the city.
September 7, 2006: Paris 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, with a blood alcohol content of 0.08%.
October 2006: Reconciliation with Nicole Richie
In October 2006, Paris Hilton reconciled with Nicole Richie.
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: Banksy's Album Rework
In 2006, Banksy replaced 500 copies of Paris Hilton's album in record shops across the United Kingdom with his own alternative version, featuring satirical remixes and topless pictures.
2006: Celebrity 100 Inclusion and Most Overexposed Celebrity Rank
In 2006, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 list and ranked her as the most "overexposed" celebrity.
2006: Included in Celebrity 100
In 2006, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100, which ranks the highest-paid celebrities.
2006: Company Founding
In 2006, Paris Hilton founded Paris Hilton Entertainment.
2006: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll
In 2006, Paris Hilton ranked 34th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2006: Nomination for MTV Movie Award
In 2006, Paris Hilton received a nomination for Best Frightened Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in House of Wax.
2006: Film Releases and Mobile Game Licensing
In 2006, Paris Hilton starred in the comedy films Bottoms Up and National Lampoon's Pledge This!. She also licensed her name to Gameloft for the mobile video game Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest.
2006: Parody in Pink's "Stupid Girls" Music Video
In 2006, Paris Hilton was parodied in the music video for Pink's song "Stupid Girls".
2006: Second-Worst Celebrity Role Model
In 2006, a poll by the Associated Press and AOL ranked Paris Hilton as the second-worst celebrity role model, behind Britney Spears.
January 15, 2007: Haris Pilton Character 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 charge
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 Registration
On February 13, 2007, Paris Hilton had a registered trademark on "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, due to media over-saturation.
February 27, 2007: Hilton stopped for driving with a suspended license
On February 27, 2007, Paris Hilton was stopped for driving with a suspended license and signed an agreement that she was not permitted to drive.
March 2007: Ended 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.
May 28, 2007: The Simple Life Series Finale
On May 28, 2007, The Simple Life debuted its fifth and final season.
June 5, 2007: Hilton begins her jail term
On June 5, 2007, Paris Hilton began her jail term at the Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California, 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 signed an order resentencing Paris Hilton to 40 days of home confinement with an electronic monitoring device due to an unspecified medical condition.
June 2007: Unsympathetic Public Sentiment
According to a June 2007 Gallup poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) felt very unsympathetic toward Paris Hilton.
June 26, 2007: Morning Joe Refusal to Report
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 talk-show host Larry King and referred to a "new beginning", quoting from minister Marty Angelo's autobiography, Once Life Matters: A New Beginning.
June 29, 2007: Us Weekly Paris-Free Issue
On June 29, 2007, Us Weekly published its first "100% Paris-Free" issue.
August 5, 2007: The Simple Life Series Finale
On August 5, 2007, The Simple Life ended.
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" on a greeting card.
November 2007: Unfriendly Celebrity Among Children
In a November 2007 online survey of children conducted by E-Poll Market Research, Paris Hilton was ranked among the most unfriendly celebrities.
December 2007: Hilton family fortune pledged 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: Parody in The Simpsons Episode
In 2007, Paris Hilton was parodied in The Simpsons episode "Homerazzi".
2007: The Simple Life End
In 2007, The Simple Life, in which Paris Hilton co-starred with Nicole Richie, ended.
2007: Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ
In 2017, Paris Hilton was one of the subjects of an art exhibit called "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ" at Brooklyn's THNK 1994 Museum.
August 2008: Lawsuit Over Pledge This! Promotion
In August 2008, Worldwide Entertainment Group sued Paris Hilton, 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 My New BFF", a reality series about Paris Hilton's search for a new best friend, premiered on MTV. The series was a hit and topped other cable shows in its time slot.
November 2008: Ended Relationship with Benji Madden
In November 2008, Paris Hilton's relationship with Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden ended.
2008: Hilton earned about US$8 million
According to Forbes, in 2008, Paris Hilton earned about US$8 million.
2008: Paris Hilton's house burgled by the Bling Ring
Between 2008 and 2009, Paris Hilton's house was burgled several times by the Bling Ring, a group of fashion-motivated thieves.
2008: Media Oversaturation
Despite a reporting ban on Hilton, in 2008, Forbes ranked her as the most 'overexposed' celebrity a second time.
2008: Ranked as Most Overexposed Celebrity
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 her through a Funny or Die video.
2008: Parody in Meet the Spartans and Paparazzi Princess
In 2008, Paris Hilton was parodied in the film Meet the Spartans and dramatized in the television film Paparazzi Princess: The Paris Hilton Story.
2008: Paris Hilton's My New BFF Premiere
In 2008, Paris Hilton's reality television series Paris Hilton's My New BFF premiered.
2008: End of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
In 2008, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, a television show that featured a character named London Tipton loosely based on Paris Hilton, ended.
2008: Room Named in 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: The Hottie and the Nottie Release and Razzie Awards
In 2008, the romantic comedy "The Hottie and the Nottie", starring Paris Hilton, was released to critical and commercial failure. She also appeared in an episode of "My Name Is Earl". A documentary about her, "Paris, Not France", was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Additionally, she starred in the gothic rock musical "Repo! The Genetic Opera" as Amber Sweet. At the 29th Razzie Awards in 2008, she won Worst Actress for "The Hottie and the Nottie" and Worst Supporting Actress for "Repo!".
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.
September 2009: Inclusion in 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 appearance on Supernatural
On October 8, 2009, Paris Hilton guest-starred in the fifth episode of the fifth season of "Supernatural".
December 2009: Decline in Media Presence
In December 2009, it was noted that Paris Hilton's presence in mass media had begun to diminish, with CNN.com questioning her absence from daily news due to public oversaturation and shifting interest to 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 house burgled by the Bling Ring
Between 2008 and 2009, Paris Hilton's house was burgled 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 reality television series Paris Hilton's My New BFF ended.
2009: Hilton receives US$4 million for appearance at Audigier's birthday party
In 2009, Paris Hilton, 50 Cent, and Lenny Kravitz received US$4 million for the 51st-birthday party of Ed Hardy founder Christian Audigier.
February 2010: Advertising Campaign for Devassa Beer
In February 2010, Paris Hilton participated in an advertising campaign for the Brazilian beer Devassa Bem Loura and rode the brewery's float in the Rio Carnival.
April 2010: Broke Up with Doug Reinhardt
In April 2010, Paris Hilton definitively broke up with The Hills star Doug Reinhardt, concerned that he was using her to further his career.
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 between Brazil and the Netherlands. Although she was escorted from the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium by local police, 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 wielding two knives outside Paris Hilton's house.
August 27, 2010: Hilton arrested for cocaine possession in Las Vegas
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 two misdemeanors
On September 17, 2010, to avoid a felony conviction, Paris Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and 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 on September 20.
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 on their way to a Tokyo press conference because of Hilton's drug-possession conviction. They were detained overnight at the airport hotel.
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 was given three years' probation and a restraining order from Hilton.
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".
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: Cancellation of International Paris Hilton Day
In 2010, the International Paris Hilton Day celebration in Warsaw 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: Rainford arrested for attacking Hilton's boyfriend
In April 2011, James Rainford was arrested for attacking Paris Hilton's boyfriend Cy Waits outside Van Nuys Superior Court. He was arrested again in July outside her Malibu, California, beach house.
June 1, 2011: Premiere of The World According to Paris
On June 1, 2011, Paris Hilton returned to reality television in Oxygen's "The World According to Paris".
2011: Most Unpopular Celebrity with Americans
A 2011 Ipsos poll concluded that Paris Hilton was the most unpopular celebrity with Americans, with 60 percent of respondents viewing her unfavorably.
2011: Hilton's annual earnings reported to be over US$10 million
By 2011, CNN.com reported that Paris Hilton's annual earnings were over US$10 million.
2011: Modeling and Retail Expansion
In 2011, Paris Hilton modeled for Triton during Brazil Fashion Week and Andre Tan during Ukraine Fashion Week. She continued her retail endeavors, introducing a mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch, and footwear collections in Mexico City and Istanbul. She also opened boutiques selling her products in several countries.
2011: Heart of Gold Award
In 2011, Paris Hilton was awarded the Heart of Gold Award by Starlight for her charitable efforts.
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: Parody in Falling in Reverse's "I'm Not a Vampire" Music Video
In 2011, Paris Hilton was parodied in the music video for Falling in Reverse's song "I'm Not a Vampire".
2011: Motorcycle Racing Team and Driver Success
In 2011, Paris Hilton's motorcycle racing team driver, Maverick Viñales, won the final race and finished third overall in the 125cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship.
2011: The Kennel Club Report
In 2011, The Kennel Club associated Paris Hilton with "the upsurge of popularity" in "so-called handbag dogs".
2011: Caroline Channing Character Inspiration
In 2011, the character Caroline Channing in 2 Broke Girls was loosely based on Paris Hilton's real-life persona.
2011: The World According to Paris Premiere
In 2011, the reality television series The World According to Paris premiered.
March 2012: Social Media Traffic Experiment
In March 2012, The Next Web conducted an experiment that showed 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 attracted negative responses from other DJs. In 2012, she starred in a music video for Korean singer Kim Jang-hoon and appeared in a commercial for Turkish fashion label DeFacto, modeled at India Fashion Week, and launched a line of sunglasses in Shanghai.
September 20, 2012: Audio of homophobic comments made by Hilton leaked
On September 20, 2012, an audio of what was perceived as homophobic comments made by Paris Hilton leaked onto the Internet. Following the backlash, she issued an apology through GLAAD.
2012: Dating River Viiperi
Between 2012 and 2014, Paris Hilton dated Spanish model River Viiperi.
2012: Forbes Ranking
In 2012, Forbes ranked her 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 Start
In 2012, Paris Hilton started performing as a disc jockey.
August 2013: DJ Residency at Amnesia Ibiza
In August 2013, Paris Hilton began a DJ residency at Amnesia's weekly "Foam and Diamonds" parties on Ibiza, receiving positive reactions.
November 2013: "Obsessed fan" flies plane over Malibu with banners for Hilton
In November 2013, an "obsessed fan" flew a plane over Malibu with two banners for Paris Hilton, one reading, "Can't Get Paris Whitney Hilton Out of My Mind," and the other, "Mr. & Mrs. Hilton, may I court your daughter Paris?"
2013: Hilton claims she never made money off sex tape
In 2013, Hilton stated that she never made any money from her sex tape. She claimed that her fragrance line made her enough money.
2013: Nick Carter's Autobiography
In 2013, Nick Carter's autobiography mentioned his 2004 relationship with Paris Hilton, stating that she "fed my worst impulses as far as partying."
2013: Shooting scenes for The Bling Ring at Hilton's house
In 2013, Paris Hilton allowed Sofia Coppola to shoot some scenes for the movie, "The Bling Ring" at her house.
2013: Signing with Cash Money Records and "Good Time" Release
In 2013, after appearing in the music video for Rich Gang's song "Tapout", Paris Hilton signed with Cash Money Records. Under the label, she released the single "Good Time" featuring Lil Wayne. "Good Time" reached the top 20 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
2013: Discontinuation of International Paris Hilton Day
In 2013, the International Paris Hilton Day celebration in Warsaw 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 covered in Hilton tattoos arrested near her gated community
In October 2014, Lukas Redanz, a man covered in tattoos of Paris Hilton, was arrested after going to her gated community "to see her".
November 2014: Best Female DJ Award
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 filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department after receiving anti-Semitic messages on social media from a man who threatened to rape and kill her.
2014: Dating River Viiperi
Between 2012 and 2014, Paris Hilton dated Spanish model River Viiperi.
2014: Forbes Ranking
In 2014, Forbes ranked her eighth most overexposed celebrity.
2014: Hilton earned US$2.7 million for four nights' work in Ibiza
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, Paris Hilton received the National Humanitarian Award from the American Humane Association for her charitable efforts.
2014: "Come Alive" Release
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 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, often seen with her at social events and in The Simple Life, had died at age 14.
2015: Dating Thomas Gross
Between 2015 and 2016, Paris Hilton dated businessman Thomas Gross.
2015: Hilton targeted in identity theft scheme
Between 2015 and 2017, Paris Hilton was the target of an identity theft scheme by Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan, who used Hilton's credit cards to book a party and stole nude photos of Hilton from her iCloud account.
2015: Fundraising for children with disabilities in Ibiza
In 2015, Paris Hilton raised US$100,000 for children with disabilities in Ibiza.
2015: "High Off My Love" Release
In 2015, Paris Hilton released the single "High Off My Love" featuring Birdman under Cash Money Records. "High Off My Love" reached the top 5 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
2015: Vice Profile on Reality Television
In 2015, a Vice profile noted that after The Simple Life premiered in 2003, cable channels began programming reality television shows.
2015: Fan leaves Cadillac for Hilton
In 2015, the same person that flew a plane over Malibu, reportedly posed as a flower deliveryman to gain access to Paris Hilton's gated community, where he left her a classic Cadillac.
2016: Dating Thomas Gross
Between 2015 and 2016, Paris Hilton dated businessman Thomas Gross.
2016: Collaboration with Lidl for Hair Care Collection
In 2016, Paris Hilton teamed up with Lidl for a hair care collection.
March 2017: People Magazine Article on Hilton's Legacy
In March 2017, People magazine wrote that for millennials, Paris Hilton has always been and will always be a living legend, 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: End of 2 Broke Girls
In 2017, 2 Broke Girls, a television show that featured a character named Caroline Channing loosely based on Paris Hilton, ended.
2017: Donations to Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Mexico earthquake relief
In 2017, Paris Hilton donated items to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and provided aid to families affected by the 2017 Central Mexico earthquake, donating merchandise and US$350,000 to rebuild homes.
2017: Dramatization in Britney Ever After
In 2017, Paris Hilton was dramatized in the Lifetime biographical drama Britney Ever After.
2017: Art Exhibit "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ"
In 2017, Paris Hilton was one of the subjects of an art exhibit called "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ" at Brooklyn's THNK 1994 Museum.
2017: Bkhchadzhyan sentenced for identity theft scheme
In 2017, Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan, who targeted Paris Hilton in an identity theft scheme, was arrested for bank fraud conspiracy, and was later sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution.
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 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: Called Off Engagement with Chris Zylka
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 and starred in, premiered on Netflix. She also hosted "Hollywood Love Story" on Viceland.
2018: Observations on Hilton's Cultural Contribution
In 2018, Lili Anolik of Vanity Fair, noted that Paris Hilton instinctively grasped that the great cultural contribution of the movies was movie stars, and she only had to perform "herself".
2018: Interviewed Kim Petras for Paper Magazine
In 2018, Paris Hilton interviewed singer Kim Petras for the Summer issue of Paper magazine.
2018: Hollywood Love Story Premiere
In 2018, the Hollywood Love Story documentary premiered.
2018: Mention in The Good Place
In The Good Place episode "The Brainy Bunch" of 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.
June 2019: Participation in Cash & Rocket auto rally
In June 2019, Paris Hilton participated in the 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 at Tomorrowland.
December 2019: Started Relationship with Carter Reum
In December 2019, Paris Hilton began a relationship with businessman Carter Reum.
2019: Music Video and Runway Appearances
Between 2017 and 2019, Paris Hilton appeared in several music videos and served as a runway model for Christian Cowan, The Blonds, and Philipp Plein.
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 had brought in over US$2.5 billion in revenue.
2020: Advertisement Campaigns
From 2020 to 2024, Paris Hilton appeared in multiple 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: Los Angeles Times' Editor Remarks
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, Modeling, and Music Release
In 2020, Paris Hilton served as a guest judge on "Instant Influencer", modeled at Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2, and released the single "I Blame You" with Lodato.
2020: Self-discovery with Documentary
In 2020, Paris Hilton started a path of "self-discovery" with her documentary.
2020: Social Media Views and Impressions
In 2020, a report indicated that videos mentioning Paris Hilton's name garnered over 257 million views on social media, and her catchphrase "That's Hot" generated 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. The film was a successful "rebranding" of her image.
2020: This Is Paris Documentary 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 bill to increase government oversight of youth residential treatment centers, sharing her experiences of abuse at Provo Canyon School.
February 13, 2021: Engagement to Carter Reum
On February 13, 2021, Paris Hilton became engaged to businessman Carter Reum.
February 22, 2021: Debut of I am Paris Podcast
On February 22, 2021, Paris Hilton's podcast "I am Paris" debuted, offering personal content and conversations. It became the flagship of 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: Social Media Reach
As of 2021, Paris Hilton had reached over 60 million users across her various social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
2021: NFT Collections and ParisWorld Launch on Roblox
Beginning in 2021, Paris Hilton launched several NFT collections. Also, she introduced ParisWorld on Roblox in 2021.
2021: Interviewed Saweetie for Wonderland and Profiled Britney Spears for Time 100
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 list.
2021: Company Renaming and New Ventures
In 2021, Paris Hilton renamed Paris Hilton Entertainment to 11:11 Media, created London Audio with iHeartMedia, and Slivington Manor Entertainment with 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 and I am Paris Podcast Premiere
In 2021, the television series Cooking with Paris premiered, and the podcast I am Paris also premiered.
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: Podcast Releases
Between 2022 and 2023, Paris Hilton's company London Audio released the podcasts "Trapped In Treatment" and "History of the World's Greatest Nightclubs".
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.
2022: Fashion Collaborations and Performances
In 2022, Paris Hilton released a tracksuits line, a sunglasses collection with Quay Australia, and a housewares collection on Amazon. She also voiced herself in "Rainbow High", modeled for Versace, and performed "Stars Are Blind" at various events.
2022: MTV Movie & TV Awards Win
In 2022, Paris Hilton won the Best Reality Return at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for both "Cooking with Paris" and "Paris in Love".
January 20, 2023: Release of Alone At Night
On January 20, 2023, Alone At Night, a horror film 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.
October 2023: Paris: The Memoir Sales Update
By October 2023, Paris: The Memoir had sold 46,637 print copies in the United States.
November 2023: Birth of Daughter via Surrogacy
In November 2023, Paris Hilton and Carter Reum welcomed a daughter via surrogacy.
2023: Podcast Releases
Between 2022 and 2023, Paris Hilton's company London Audio released the podcasts "Trapped In Treatment" and "History of the World's Greatest Nightclubs".
2023: Klarna Pop-Up Store
From February 23 to 24, 2023, Paris Hilton opened a pop-up store with Klarna in Los Angeles.
2023: Support for Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act
In 2023, Paris Hilton supported the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, which aims to provide greater oversight and data transparency for institutional youth treatment programs.
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 End and Paris: The Memoir Release
In 2023, the television series Paris in Love ended, and the book Paris: The Memoir was released.
February 2024: Slivingland User Statistics
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: Advertisment Campaigns
From 2020 to 2024, Paris Hilton appeared in multiple 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 Album Release
In 2024, Paris Hilton released the studio album Infinite Icon.
January 8, 2025: Malibu Home Destroyed by Palisades Fire
On January 8, 2025, Paris Hilton reported that her home in Malibu had been destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
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