History of Paris Hilton in Timeline
Paris Hilton is an American media personality, businesswoman, and socialite, known for her presence in New York City's social scene in the late 1990s. As a great-granddaughter of Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton, she gained wider recognition through fashion modeling and was dubbed "New York's leading It Girl" in 2001. The reality TV show "The Simple Life," co-starring Nicole Richie, and a leaked sex tape further propelled her to global fame. Hilton has also partnered with TY to create a Beanie Boo series. She remains a prominent figure in popular culture.
February 17, 1981: Paris Hilton's Birth
On February 17, 1981, Paris 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 graced the cover of the weekly magazine Beverly Hills 213 with her mother Kathy and sister Nicky.
1992: Uncredited Film Appearance
In 1992, Paris Hilton made an uncredited appearance in the fantasy film Wishman.
1994: "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ" 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. The museum was named THNK 1994.
1995: Elementary School Graduation
In 1995, Paris Hilton finished elementary school while attending the Buckley School and St. Paul the Apostle School in Los Angeles.
1996: Socialite Reputation
After relocating to NYC in 1996, 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 after attending it for 11 months. Prior to that, at 16, she had been sent to a series of boarding schools for emotionally troubled teens.
September 2000: Vanity Fair Article
Following her pictorial by David LaChapelle and the September 2000 article for Vanity Fair, Paris Hilton was hailed as "New York's leading It Girl".
2000: Fashion Modeling Venture
In 2000, Paris Hilton ventured into fashion modeling, marking her entry into the professional fashion world.
2000: Sweetie Pie Role
In 2000, Paris Hilton ventured into screen acting, playing an ill-fated character in the independent teen thriller Sweetie Pie.
2000: Attention From Tabloids
In 2000, Paris Hilton, then 19, drew attention from tabloids when she and Leonardo DiCaprio were seen together. She also dated actor Edward Furlong in 2000.
February 2001: Recognition by The Guardian
In February 2001, The Guardian noted that Paris Hilton's fame was beginning to "extend beyond the [local] tabloids", after her pictorial by David LaChapelle and September 2000 article for Vanity Fair.
2001: Rising Star at New York Fashion Week
By 2001, 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: Zoolander Cameo
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 as a prominent figure in the city's social scene.
2002: Film and Video Appearances
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: Engagement 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 Simple Life, starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, premiered on Fox. The first episode attracted 13 million viewers.
December 2003: Premiere of The Simple Life
Shortly before the December 2003 premiere of The Simple Life, the scandal involving Paris Hilton's sex tape arose, catapulting 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 wrote in The New York Times that Paris Hilton's rise showed how far celebrity itself had been devalued.
2003: End of Engagement
In 2003, Paris Hilton and Jason Shaw ended their engagement.
2003: The Simple Life Premiere
In 2003, Paris Hilton co-starred with Nicole Richie in the reality television series The Simple Life, which catapulted her to global fame.
2003: Sex tape featuring Hilton and Rick Salomon leaked
In 2003, a sex tape featuring Paris Hilton and her 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 the Hilton family. Hilton later sued Kahatani Ltd., the company that released the tape, for US$30 million for violation of privacy and emotional distress.
April 2004: Salomon distributes "1 Night in Paris"
In April 2004, Rick Salomon began distributing the sex tape featuring Paris Hilton, titled "1 Night in Paris", himself through the adult film company Red Light District Video.
July 2004: Salomon drops lawsuit; 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. The fragrance introduction was followed by a 47-percent increase in Parlux sales, primarily of the Hilton-branded perfume.
December 2004: 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: Most Fascinating People and Celebrity 100
In 2004, Paris Hilton was named one of the "10 Most Fascinating People" by Barbara Walters and included in Forbes' Celebrity 100.
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, Paris Hilton's media ventures included Confessions of an Heiress.
2004: Release of 1 Night in Paris
In 2004, the leaked sex tape featuring Paris Hilton and Rick Salomon was released as 1 Night in Paris, further amplifying her global fame.
February 2005: Saturday Night Live Hosting Gig
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, House of Wax—Paris Hilton's first major film role—was released in theaters, and Carl's Jr. aired a television advertisement, promoting its Spicy Burger product, which featured 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
In November 2005, Paris Hilton and Paris Latsis called off their wedding.
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: Dating 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 Wax Figure Unveiled
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 and Maxim's Hot 100
In 2005, Paris Hilton ranked 23rd in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll and 20th on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.
2005: Your Heiress Diary Release
In 2005, Paris Hilton's media ventures included Your Heiress Diary.
2005: London Tipton Character
In 2005, the character London Tipton from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was loosely based on Paris Hilton's real-life persona.
February 27, 2006: Shooting for The Simple Life Season 4
On February 27, 2006, shooting began for the fourth season of The Simple Life.
August 2006: YouTube Advertising Launch
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. The album reached number six on the Billboard 200 and sold over 600,000 copies worldwide. Its lead single, "Stars Are Blind", found global success.
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, 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 dispute that led to the cancellation of The Simple Life by Fox in 2005.
November 2006: Hilton's driver's license suspended
In November 2006, Paris Hilton's driver's license was suspended following her DUI arrest.
2006: Second-Worst Celebrity Role Model
A 2006 poll conducted by the Associated Press and AOL concluded that Paris Hilton was the second-worst celebrity role model, behind Britney Spears.
2006: Hilton earned about US$7 million
According to Forbes, in 2006 Paris Hilton earned about US$7 million.
2006: Celebrity 100 Inclusion and Most Overexposed Celebrity
In 2006, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 list and ranked her as the most "overexposed" celebrity.
2006: Banksy's Album Rework
In 2006, Paris Hilton became a target of the street artist Banksy, who replaced 500 copies of her album with his own alternative version in 48 record shops across the United Kingdom.
2006: MTV Movie Awards Nomination
In 2006, Paris Hilton earned a nomination for Best Frightened Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in House of Wax.
2006: Film Roles and Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest Release
In 2006, Paris Hilton top-billed as vain, dumb blonde characters in the comedy films Bottoms Up and National Lampoon's Pledge This! and licensed her name to Gameloft for their mobile video game Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest.
2006: Celebrity 100, FHM, and Maxim Recognition
In 2006, Paris Hilton was included in Forbes' Celebrity 100, ranked 34th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll, and 38th on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.
2006: Parody in Music Videos
In 2006, Paris Hilton was parodied in the music video for Pink's "Stupid Girls" and the film Date Movie.
January 15, 2007: Haris Pilton in World of Warcraft
On January 15, 2007, the release of The Burning Crusade expansion for the World of Warcraft massively multiplayer online role-playing game, 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. Her sentence was 36 months' probation and fines totaling about US$1,500.
February 13, 2007: Trademark Registration
On February 13, 2007, Paris Hilton registered a trademark for the catchphrase "That's hot".
February 19, 2007: Reporting Ban Attempt
On the week of February 19, 2007, the Associated Press attempted to not mention Paris Hilton.
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 she signed an agreement that she was not permitted to drive.
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, Paris Hilton was sentenced by Judge Michael T. Sauer to 45 days in jail for the probation violation.
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 jail term
On June 5, 2007, Paris Hilton was required to begin her jail term and entered 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 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: 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
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 discusses "new beginning" with Larry King
On June 28, 2007, two days after her release from jail, Paris Hilton discussed a "new beginning" in an interview with talk-show host Larry King, quoting from Marty Angelo's autobiography "Once Life Matters: A New Beginning".
June 29, 2007: 100% 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 its run with its fifth season.
September 6, 2007: Lawsuit Against Hallmark Cards Inc.
On September 6, 2007, Paris Hilton filed an injunction lawsuit against Hallmark Cards Inc. for the unlawful use of her picture and catchphrase "That's hot" on a greeting card.
November 2007: Unfriendly Celebrity Ranking
A November 2007 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 (the Hilton family fortune) to a charitable organization founded by her great-grandfather Conrad Hilton: the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. As a result, his grandchildren's inheritance was reduced.
2007: Parody in The Simpsons and Epic Movie
In 2007, Paris Hilton was parodied in The Simpsons episode "Homerazzi" and the film Epic Movie.
2007: "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ" 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. The exhibit was titled after an event that took place in 2007.
2007: The Simple Life Concludes
The Simple Life, a reality television show starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, continued until 2007.
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! despite receiving a US$1 million fee for the role.
September 30, 2008: Premiere of Paris Hilton's My New BFF
On September 30, 2008, Paris Hilton's MTV reality series, "Paris Hilton's My New BFF", premiered. The series, about her search for a new best friend, topped all other cable shows in its time slot.
November 2008: End of Relationship with Benji Madden
In November 2008, Paris Hilton ended her relationship 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: Popular Searches
Between 2004 and 2008, Paris Hilton was among the most popular searches on search engines such as Google, AOL and Lycos.
2008: Overexposure Ranking
In 2008, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity a second time.
2008: 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: Starred in The Hottie and the Nottie, appeared in My Name Is Earl, Paris Not France screened, starred in Repo! The Genetic Opera, won Razzie Awards
In 2008, Paris Hilton starred in the romantic comedy "The Hottie and the Nottie", which was a critical and commercial failure. She also appeared in an episode of "My Name Is Earl", and a documentary about her, "Paris, Not France", was screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. Additionally, she played Amber Sweet in the gothic rock musical "Repo! The Genetic Opera". At the Razzie Awards in 2008, she won Worst Actress for "The Hottie and the Nottie" and Worst Supporting Actress for "Repo!".
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: Hilton's house burgled by the Bling Ring
In 2008, Paris Hilton's house was burgled by the Bling Ring, a group of fashion-motivated thieves. She was the group's first and main celebrity target.
2008: Paris Hilton's My New BFF Premiere and Paris, Not France Release
In 2008, Paris Hilton's media ventures included the reality television series Paris Hilton's My New BFF, and the documentary Paris, Not France.
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 to the hospital.
2008: Response to McCain Ad
In 2008, after the John McCain presidential campaign compared Barack Obama to celebrities such as Paris Hilton, she responded with a Funny or Die video entitled Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad.
2008: London Tipton Character
In 2008, the character London Tipton from The Suite Life of Zack & Cody was loosely based on Paris Hilton's real-life persona.
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 as a result of the American version's success.
September 2009: 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 decrease, with CNN.com publishing an article questioning "Why has Paris Hilton disappeared?", attributing her reduced visibility 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: Hilton's house burgled by the Bling Ring
In 2009, Paris Hilton's house was burgled several times by the Bling Ring, a group of fashion-motivated thieves. They reportedly burgled Hilton's residence seven times.
2009: Hilton receives US$4 million for birthday party appearance
In 2009, Paris Hilton, 50 Cent and Lenny Kravitz received US$4 million for the 51st-birthday party of Ed Hardy founder Christian Audigier.
2009: Paris Hilton's My New BFF Continues
In 2009, the reality television series Paris Hilton's My New BFF continued.
February 2010: Participated in Devassa Bem Loura advertising campaign
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: Split with Doug Reinhardt
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 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 security men spotted him wielding two knives outside Paris Hilton's house. He was later found guilty on one felony count of attempted first-degree residential burglary.
August 27, 2010: Hilton arrested on suspicion of 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. Hilton and Waits were booked into the Clark County jail.
September 17, 2010: Hilton pleads guilty to misdemeanors
On September 17, 2010, to avoid a felony conviction, Paris Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors. Under the terms of the plea bargain, she was sentenced to one year of probation, 200 hours of community service, a US$2,000 fine and the 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 to promote fashion and fragrance lines because of Hilton's drug-possession conviction. Airport officials questioned Hilton and Nicky was detained overnight at the airport hotel.
October 2010: James Rainford arrested for trespassing at Hilton's house
In October 2010, James Rainford was arrested after he bicycled past guards at the entrance to Paris Hilton's gated community, went to her house, and began pounding on her door. He earned three years' probation, along with 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"
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 annual International Paris Hilton Day in Warsaw was cancelled due to a plane crash near Smolensk.
2010: Partnership with TY
In the summer of 2010, while in Barcelona at a pool resort, Paris Hilton partnered with TY to create a beanie boo series.
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 arrested for attacking Cy Waits
In April 2011, James Rainford was arrested a second time for attacking Paris Hilton's boyfriend Cy Waits outside Van Nuys Superior Court, where Hilton was headed to testify against Nathan Lee Parada.
June 1, 2011: Premiere of The World According to Paris
On June 1, 2011, Paris Hilton returned to reality television with "The World According to Paris" on Oxygen. The series focused on her daily life, but it received lackluster ratings.
2011: Most Unpopular Celebrity
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
In 2011, CNN.com reported Paris Hilton's annual earnings to be over US$10 million.
2011: Modeled during Brazil and Ukraine Fashion Weeks, introduced mobile application and footwear collections
In 2011, Paris Hilton modeled for Triton during Brazil Fashion Week and for Andre Tan during Ukraine Fashion Week. She also introduced a mobile application for iPhone and iPod touch and footwear collections in Mexico City and Istanbul.
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"
In 2011, Paris Hilton was included among 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: Maverick Viñales finishes third overall in the 125cc Grand Prix
In 2011, Paris Hilton's driver Maverick Viñales, won the final race and finished third overall in the 125cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship.
2011: The World According to Paris Premiere
In 2011, Paris Hilton's media ventures included The World According to Paris.
2011: The Kennel Club Report
In 2011, a report from The Kennel Club associated Paris Hilton with the upsurge of popularity in "so-called handbag dogs".
2011: Caroline Channing Character
In 2011, the character Caroline Channing in 2 Broke Girls was loosely based on Paris Hilton's real-life persona.
March 2012: Social Media Experiment
In March 2012, an experiment by The Next Web showed that Paris Hilton generated less traffic than Charlie Sheen on Twitter.
June 28, 2012: Debut as a DJ at Brazil's Pop Music Festival
On June 28, 2012, Paris Hilton made her debut as a DJ at Brazil's Pop Music Festival. This event garnered negative responses from other DJs.
September 20, 2012: Audio of alleged homophobic comments made by Hilton leaks
On September 20, 2012, an audio of what was perceived as homophobic comments made by Paris Hilton leaked onto the Internet. Following the backlash caused, she issued an apology through GLAAD.
2012: Dating River Viiperi
Between 2012 and 2014, Paris Hilton dated Spanish model River Viiperi.
2012: Forbes Ranking
Forbes ranked Paris Hilton fifth on the list of most overexposed celebrity in 2012.
2012: FHM's 100 Sexiest Women
In 2012, Paris Hilton ranked 35th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.
2012: Disc Jockey Career
Since 2012, Paris Hilton has worked as a disc jockey.
August 2013: DJ at Amnesia's Foam and Diamonds parties on Ibiza
In August 2013, Paris Hilton was a DJ at Amnesia's weekly "Foam and Diamonds" parties on Ibiza. The positive reception led to a contract renewal for four years.
November 2013: "Obsessed fan" flies banner over Malibu
In November 2013, an "obsessed fan" flew a plane over Malibu with two banners, one of which read, "Can't Get Paris Whitney Hilton Out of My Mind." The other read, "Mr. & Mrs. Hilton, may I court your daughter Paris?".
2013: Nick Carter's Autobiography
In 2013, Nick Carter opened up about his relationship with Paris Hilton in his autobiography, stating she "fed my worst impulses as far as partying."
2013: Hilton allows filming for "The Bling Ring" at her house
In 2013, Paris Hilton allowed Sofia Coppola to shoot some scenes for the movie "The Bling Ring" at her house.
2013: Hilton claims she never made money off her sex tape
In 2013, Paris Hilton claimed she never made money off her sex tape and that her fragrance line makes enough money for her.
2013: Signed with Cash Money Records, released Good Time
In 2013, Paris Hilton signed with Cash Money Records. Under the label, she released the single "Good Time" featuring Lil Wayne.
2013: International Paris Hilton Day Discontinued
In 2013, the International Paris Hilton Day was permanently discontinued due to controversial comments made by Paris Hilton the previous year.
January 2014: Became a resident DJ 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 at her gated community
In October 2014, Lukas Redanz, a man who was completely covered with tattoos of Paris Hilton and appeared to be "extremely drunk", was arrested after he reportedly went to her gated community "to see her".
November 2014: Won Best Female DJ at the NJR DJ Awards
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 believed she was Jewish; he threatened to rape and kill her.
2014: Dating River Viiperi
Between 2012 and 2014, Paris Hilton dated Spanish model River Viiperi.
2014: Forbes Ranking
Forbes ranked Paris Hilton eight on the list of most overexposed celebrity in 2014.
2014: Hilton earns US$2.7 million for Ibiza residence
In 2014, Paris Hilton earned US$2.7 million for four nights' work—US$347,000 an hour—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 work.
2014: Release of Come Alive
In 2014, Paris Hilton released the standalone single "Come Alive" under Cash Money Records.
March 2015: Animoca Brands licensed Hilton's name for mobile games
In March 2015, Animoca Brands, a mobile game developer from Hong Kong, announced that 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 the age of 14.
2015: Dating Thomas Gross
Between 2015 and 2016, Paris Hilton dated businessman Thomas Gross.
2015: Raises US$100,000 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: Hilton target of identity theft
In 2015, Paris Hilton was the target of an identity theft scheme by Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan, a woman who used Hilton's credit cards to book a party at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
2015: Fan poses as deliveryman and leaves classic Cadillac
In 2015, an "obsessed fan", posed as a flower deliveryman to gain access to Paris Hilton's gated community, where he left her a classic Cadillac.
2015: Vice Profile on Reality TV
In a 2015 profile, Vice noted that cable channels began programming reality television shows after The Simple Life premiered in 2003.
2016: Dating Thomas Gross
Between 2015 and 2016, Paris Hilton dated businessman Thomas Gross.
2016: Team up with Lidl for a hair care collection
In 2016, Paris Hilton teamed up with Lidl for a hair care collection.
March 2017: People Magazine on Paris Hilton's Legacy
In March 2017, People magazine wrote that "For millennials, Paris Hilton has always been and will always be a living legend" and defined millennial fashion aesthetic.
June 2017: Launched footwear and home decor lines in Mexico City
In June 2017, Paris Hilton launched footwear and home decor lines in Mexico City.
2017: Donations to Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Starlight Children's Foundation and supports families in Mexico
In 2017, Paris Hilton donated 50 of her personal items to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Starlight Children's Foundation, and visited San Gregorio Atlapulco, Mexico, where she handed out food and clothes to the affected families following the 2017 Central Mexico earthquake, donated merchandise and a sum of US$350,000 to help rebuild seven homes that were affected.
2017: Dramatized in Britney Ever After
In 2017, Paris Hilton was dramatized in the Lifetime biographical drama Britney Ever After.
2017: "Nicole Richie's 2007 Memorial Day BBQ" 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 sentenced for identity theft scheme
In 2017, Paytsar Bkhchadzhyan, who had been stealing from Paris Hilton, was arrested in 2017 for bank fraud conspiracy, and was later sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordered to pay restitution.
2017: Caroline Channing Character
In 2017, the character Caroline Channing in 2 Broke Girls was loosely based on Paris Hilton's real-life persona.
January 2018: Engagement to Chris Zylka
In January 2018, Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a vacation in Aspen.
October 2018: Hosts 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: End of Engagement to 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", executive produced by Paris Hilton, premiered on Netflix after screening at the Tribeca Film Festival.
2018: Vanity Fair Observation
In 2018, Lili Anolik of Vanity Fair, observed that Paris Hilton "instinctively grasped that the great cultural contribution of the movies was movie stars" and commented on her presence.
2018: Interviewing Kim Petras for Paper
In 2018, Paris Hilton interviewed singer Kim Petras for the Summer issue of Paper magazine.
2018: Hollywood Love Story and The American Meme Release
In 2018, Paris Hilton's media ventures included Hollywood Love Story, and The American Meme.
2018: The Good Place Reference
In The Good Place episode "The Brainy Bunch" in 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: Participates in Cash & Rocket auto rally
In June 2019, Paris Hilton was part of the annual, all-female Cash & Rocket auto rally, which took place across Europe and raised money for Sumbandila, The Helen Bamber Foundation and Dream for Future Africa Foundation.
July 2019: Performed as a DJ in Tomorrowland
In July 2019, Paris Hilton performed as a DJ in Tomorrowland.
December 2019: Relationship with Carter Reum
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 in protest of alleged abuse and programs for troubled teens.
2020: Revenue from Perfume Line
As of 2020, Paris Hilton's perfume line has brought in over US$2.5 billion in revenue.
2020: Los Angeles Times Editor's View
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: Advertisement campaigns
In 2020, Paris Hilton appeared in advertisement campaigns for Skims, Valentino, Lanvin, Uber Eats, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Klarna, Marc Jacobs, Taco Bell and Grey Goose.
2020: Guest judge on Instant Influencer, starred in Sorry, modeled at Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2, released I Blame You
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 single with Lodato, "I Blame You".
2020: This Is Paris Release
In 2020, Paris Hilton's media ventures included This Is Paris.
2020: Social Media Views and Impressions
In 2020, a Deadline report indicated that videos mentioning Paris Hilton had over 257 million views on social media, and her catchphrase "That's Hot" resulted in over 4.8 billion impressions on TikTok.
2020: Release of This Is Paris documentary
In 2020, the YouTube Originals documentary "This Is Paris", directed by Alexandra Dean, was released. The documentary focused on Paris Hilton's personal and professional trajectory, and revealed her experiences with abuse.
February 8, 2021: Testimony Before Utah State Legislature
On February 8, 2021, Paris Hilton appeared before the Utah State Legislature to testify on behalf of a proposed measure regarding youth residential treatment centers, detailing her experiences 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, offering 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. The show received lukewarm reviews.
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: Launched NFT collections and ParisWorld on Roblox
Beginning in 2021, Paris Hilton launched several NFT collections, including one with designer Blake Kathryn, which raked in US$1.5 million. She also introduced ParisWorld on Roblox in 2021.
2021: Interviewing Saweetie and Writing 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 Time 100 list.
2021: "50 Most Influential People in the NFT Industry"
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 Launch
In 2021, Paris Hilton's media ventures included Cooking with Paris, Paris in Love and I am Paris.
2021: Paris Hilton Entertainment renamed to 11:11 Media, created London Audio and Slivington Manor Entertainment
In 2021, Paris Hilton, who founded Paris Hilton Entertainment in 2006, renamed the company 11:11 Media. That year, she created London Audio, in partnership with iHeartMedia, and Slivington Manor Entertainment, with an overall deal at Warner Bros. Unscripted Television.
June 8, 2022: Created fund for digital art at LACMA
On June 8, 2022, Paris Hilton created a fund for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art to support the acquisition of digital art by female artists. She also became an investor in wellness and digital companies.
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: Release of Trapped In Treatment podcast
Between 2022 and 2023, Paris Hilton's company, London Audio, released "Trapped In Treatment" podcast, hosted by Caroline Cole and Rebecca Mellinger.
2022: TikTok Views
By 2022, TikTok videos tagged with Paris Hilton's name had collectively received more than 2 billion views.
2022: Testimony Before 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: Released tracksuits line, sunglasses collection, and housewares collection, voiced Rainbow High, modeled for Versace, performed Stars Are Blind
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. Additionally, she performed "Stars Are Blind" at various events.
2022: Won Best Reality Return at the MTV Movie & TV Awards
In 2022, Paris Hilton won the Best Reality Return at the MTV Movie & TV Awards for "Cooking with Paris" and "Paris in Love".
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.
October 2023: Sales Update for 'Paris: The Memoir'
By October 2023, Paris Hilton's memoir, '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 had 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, aiming for greater oversight and transparency for youth treatment programs.
2023: "40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV"
In 2023, Paris Hilton was included among the "40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV" by Variety.
2023: Release of History of the World's Greatest Nightclubs podcast
In 2023, Paris Hilton's company, London Audio, released "History of the World's Greatest Nightclubs" podcast, hosted by Ultra Naté.
2023: Paris: The Memoir Release
In 2023, Paris Hilton's media ventures included Paris: The Memoir.
2023: Opened pop-up store with Klarna
Paris Hilton opened a pop-up store with Klarna in Los Angeles, which ran from February 23 to 24, 2023.
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 US$60 million in earned media ad equivalency.
2024: Advertisement campaigns
In 2024, Paris Hilton appeared in advertisement campaigns for 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 is expected to release her upcoming studio album, Infinite Icon.
January 8, 2025: Malibu Home Destroyed
On January 8, 2025, Paris Hilton reported that her home in Malibu had been destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
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