Full History Of Paris Hilton In Timeline From 1981

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, along with her mother Kathy and sister Nicky, graced the cover of the weekly magazine Beverly Hills 213.

1992: Uncredited Film Appearance

In 1992, Paris Hilton made an uncredited appearance in the fantasy film "Wishman".

1994: The year museum THNK was founded

The art exhibit at Brooklyn's THNK 1994 Museum was named after the year the museum was founded

1995: Elementary School Graduation and Freshman Year

In 1995, Paris Hilton finished elementary school and began her freshman year of high school at Marywood-Palm Valley School.

1996: NYC Socialite Reputation

After relocating to NYC in 1996, Paris Hilton developed a reputation as a socialite through nightclub appearances, gaining tabloid attention.

1996: Family Relocation to the East Coast

In 1996, Paris Hilton and her family relocated from California to the East Coast.

March 1999: NYC Premiere of Cruel Intentions

In March 1999, Paris Hilton attended the NYC premiere of Cruel Intentions with her sister Nicky.

1999: Release from Provo Canyon School

In early 1999, around the time she turned 18, Paris Hilton was released from Provo Canyon School.

September 2000: Vanity Fair Article and Pictorial by David LaChapelle

Following a September 2000 article for Vanity Fair and pictorial by David LaChapelle, Paris Hilton was hailed as "New York's leading It Girl".

September 2000: Vanity Fair Photo Shoot

In September 2000, Paris Hilton posed alongside Nicky for David LaChapelle in a shoot featured in Vanity Fair.

2000: Fashion Modeling Venture

In 2000, Paris Hilton ventured into fashion modeling, marking an early step in her career.

2000: Acting Debut in Sweetie Pie

In 2000, Paris Hilton ventured into screen acting, playing a character in the independent teen thriller Sweetie Pie.

2000: Attention from Tabloids and magazine profile with Vanity Fair

In 2000, Paris Hilton, then 19, gained attention from tabloids and magazine profile with Vanity Fair when she was seen with Leonardo DiCaprio and denied they were involved, then she dated Edward Furlong.

February 2001: Recognition as "New York's Leading It Girl"

In February 2001, The Guardian recognized Paris Hilton as "New York's leading It Girl", noting her rising fame.

November 2001: Palms Casino Resort Opening

In November 2001, George J. Maloof Jr. flew Paris Hilton in his private jet and paid her to attend the Palms Casino Resort opening in Las Vegas.

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.

2001: Dated Rick Salomon

In 2001, Paris Hilton dated poker player Rick Salomon, with whom she filmed her sex tape.

2001: Cameo Appearance 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: Engaged to Jason Shaw

From 2002, Paris Hilton was engaged to fashion model Jason Shaw.

2002: Appearances in Music Video and Films

In 2002, Paris Hilton appeared in Vincent Gallo's "Honey Bunny" video, a short film, and starred in the film "Nine Lives".

December 2, 2003: Premiere of The Simple Life

On December 2, 2003, "The Simple Life," starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, premiered, attracting 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 emerged, catapulting her to global fame.

2003: The Simple Life and Sex Tape Release

In 2003, Paris Hilton co-starred in "The Simple Life" and a sex tape with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon was leaked, which led to global fame.

2003: Premiere of "The Simple Life"

In 2003, Paris Hilton made reality television mainstream with the premiere of "The Simple Life", influencing future reality stars.

2003: Sex tape leaked

In 2003, a sex tape featuring Paris Hilton and Rick Salomon was leaked, leading to lawsuits.

2003: Broke off engagement to Jason Shaw

Until 2003, Paris Hilton was engaged to fashion model Jason Shaw.

April 2004: Salomon Distributed the Sex Tape

In April 2004, Rick Salomon began distributing the sex tape, titled "1 Night in Paris," himself.

July 2004: Dropped Lawsuit against Hilton Family

In July 2004, Rick Salomon dropped his lawsuit against the Hilton family after Paris Hilton's privacy lawsuit was dismissed.

December 2004: Increased Availability of First Fragrance

By December 2004, high demand for Paris Hilton's first fragrance led to increased availability after initially being planned for a limited release.

December 2004: Started Dating Paris Latsis

In December 2004, Paris Hilton began dating Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis.

2004: Celebrity 100 Inclusion

In 2004, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 list, recognizing her fame and influence.

2004: Relationship with Nick Carter

In 2004, Paris Hilton had a seven-month relationship with singer Nick Carter, who later described her as feeding his worst impulses.

2004: Confessions of an Heiress

In 2004, Paris Hilton released "Confessions of an Heiress".

2004: Named One of the "10 Most Fascinating People" by Barbara Walters

In 2004, Paris Hilton was named one of the "10 Most Fascinating People" by Barbara Walters' annual primetime special.

2004: Parodied in South Park episode

In 2004, Paris Hilton was parodied in the South Park episode "Stupid Spoiled Whore Video Playset".

2004: 1 Night in Paris Release

In 2004, the leaked 2003 sex tape with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon, was released as "1 Night in Paris", which catapulted her 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 film "House of Wax" was released and she appeared in a Carl's Jr. advertisement.

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 with Paris Latsis

In November 2005, Paris Hilton called off her wedding with Paris Latsis.

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 a fourth season and obtaining rights to the first three.

December 2005: Began On-and-Off Relationship with Stavros Niarchos

In December 2005, Paris Hilton started an on-and-off relationship with Stavros Niarchos.

2005: Celebrity 100 Inclusion

In 2005, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 list, recognizing her fame and influence.

2005: Wax Figure Unveiled at Madame Tussauds

In 2005, Madame Tussauds unveiled Paris Hilton's wax figure, coinciding with the release of her movie House of Wax.

2005: Inclusion in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women Poll and Maxim's Hot 100 List

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

In 2005, Paris Hilton released "Your Heiress Diary".

2005: London Tipton character debut

In 2005, the television show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" featured London Tipton, a character loosely based on Hilton.

February 27, 2006: Shooting Begins for The Simple Life Season 4

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", which reached number six on the Billboard 200.

August 29, 2006: "Paris Hilton Day" Proclaimed in Las Vegas

On August 29, 2006, Las Vegas declared it "Paris Hilton Day," and presented her with a key to the city.

September 7, 2006: Arrested for DUI

On September 7, 2006, Paris Hilton was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Los Angeles.

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" on Fox.

November 2006: Driver's License Suspended

In November 2006, Paris Hilton's driver's license was suspended.

2006: Celebrity 100 Inclusion and Overexposed Ranking

In 2006, Forbes included Paris Hilton in its Celebrity 100 and ranked her as the most "overexposed" celebrity.

2006: Forbes Ranks Paris Hilton as Most Overexposed

In 2006, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity.

2006: Targeted by Street Artist Banksy

In 2006, Hilton was targeted by the street artist Banksy, who replaced 500 copies of her album with his own alternative version in record shops across the UK.

2006: Inclusion in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women Poll and Maxim's Hot 100 List

In 2006, Paris Hilton ranked 34th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll and 38th on Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.

2006: Paris Studio Album Release

In 2006, Paris Hilton released her studio album "Paris".

2006: Film Releases and Mobile Game Licensing

In 2006, Paris Hilton starred in the films "Bottoms Up" and "National Lampoon's Pledge This!", and licensed her name to Gameloft for the mobile game "Paris Hilton's Diamond Quest".

2006: MTV Movie Awards Nomination

In 2006, Paris Hilton was nominated for Best Frightened Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for her role in House of Wax.

2006: Parodied in Pink's "Stupid Girls" music video

In 2006, Paris Hilton was parodied in the music video for Pink's "Stupid Girls".

January 15, 2007: Haris Pilton Character Debuts in World of Warcraft

On January 15, 2007, the character Haris Pilton, labeled a "socialite", debuted in the World of Warcraft game.

January 22, 2007: Pleaded No Contest to Reckless Driving

On January 22, 2007, Paris Hilton pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge and received 36 months' probation and fines.

February 13, 2007: Registered 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 Attempt

As a response to media over-saturation on Paris Hilton, the Associated Press attempted to not mention her for the week of February 19, 2007.

February 27, 2007: Stopped for Driving with Suspended License

On February 27, 2007, Paris Hilton was stopped for driving with a suspended license.

March 2007: Ended Relationship with Stavros Niarchos

In March 2007, Paris Hilton ended her on-and-off relationship with Stavros Niarchos.

May 4, 2007: Sentenced to Jail for Probation Violation

On May 4, 2007, Paris Hilton was sentenced to 45 days in jail for violating her probation.

May 28, 2007: The Simple Life Season 5 Debut

On May 28, 2007, The Simple Life debuted its fifth season.

June 3, 2007: Attended 2007 MTV Movie Awards

On June 3, 2007, Paris Hilton attended the 2007 MTV Movie Awards.

June 5, 2007: Jail Term Begins

On June 5, 2007, Paris Hilton was required to begin her jail term and entered the Century Regional Detention Facility.

June 7, 2007: Resentenced to Home Confinement, then Returned to Jail

On June 7, 2007, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca resentenced Paris Hilton to 40 days of home confinement due to a medical condition, but Judge Michael Sauer ordered her return to jail the next day to serve her original 45-day sentence.

June 2007: Poll Concludes Paris Hilton is Unsympathetic

According to a June 2007 Gallup poll, nearly two-thirds of Americans (63%) felt very unsympathetic toward Paris Hilton.

June 26, 2007: Mika Brzezinski Refused to Read Report About Paris Hilton

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: Larry King Interview: A "New Beginning"

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. During the interview she mentioned taking Adderall for ADHD since childhood.

June 29, 2007: Us Weekly Published 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 finished its run with its fifth-season finale.

September 6, 2007: Filing of Injunction Lawsuit Against Hallmark Cards

On September 6, 2007, Paris Hilton filed an injunction lawsuit against Hallmark Cards Inc. for unlawful use of her picture and catchphrase "That's hot" on a greeting card.

November 2007: Online Survey Ranks Paris Hilton Among Unfriendly Celebrities Among Children

A November 2007 online survey of children ranked Paris Hilton among the most unfriendly celebrities.

December 2007: Grandfather Pledges Estate to Charity

In December 2007, Paris Hilton's grandfather, Barron Hilton, pledged 97% of his estate to the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, reducing his grandchildren's inheritance.

2007: Parodied in The Simpsons episode

In 2007, Paris Hilton was parodied in The Simpsons episode "Homerazzi".

2007: The Simple Life Ended

In 2007, Paris Hilton's reality tv series, 'The Simple Life', ended.

2007: Nicole Richie's Memorial Day BBQ

Nicole Richie's Memorial Day BBQ art exhibit was held in 2007.

August 2008: Lawsuit for Pledge This! Promotion

In August 2008, Worldwide Entertainment Group sued Paris Hilton for not fulfilling her contractual agreement to promote the film Pledge This!.

September 30, 2008: Paris Hilton's My New BFF Premieres

On September 30, 2008, Paris Hilton's reality series 'Paris Hilton's My New BFF,' where she searched for a new best friend, premiered on MTV. The show became a hit, topping all other cable shows in its time slot.

November 2008: Ended Relationship with Benji Madden

In November 2008, Paris Hilton ended her relationship with Benji Madden.

2008: Popular Web Searches

Between 2004 and 2008, Paris Hilton was among the most popular searches on web browsers like Google, AOL, and Lycos.

2008: Most Overexposed Celebrity by Forbes

Despite attempts to reduce coverage, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity again in 2008.

2008: Forbes Ranks Paris Hilton as Most Overexposed Again

In 2008, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity a second time.

2008: Most Overexposed Celebrity Ranking

In 2008, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton as the most "overexposed" celebrity.

2008: Film Releases and Razzie Awards

In 2008, Paris Hilton starred in "The Hottie and the Nottie" and "Repo! The Genetic Opera", and won two Razzie Awards.

2008: Dramatized in Paparazzi Princess: The Paris Hilton Story

In 2008, Paris Hilton was dramatized in the television film Paparazzi Princess: The Paris Hilton Story.

2008: Reality Series and Documentaries

In 2008, Paris Hilton was in "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" and "Paris, Not France". She also acted in "Repo! the Genetic Opera".

2008: Room Named in Her 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, recognizing her charitable contributions of US$100,000 or more to the hospital.

2008: Response to McCain Ad

In 2008, after being featured in a John McCain presidential campaign ad, Paris Hilton responded with a Funny or Die video titled Paris Hilton Responds to McCain Ad, generating widespread press coverage.

2008: London Tipton character end

In 2008, the television show "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody", featuring London Tipton, a character loosely based on Hilton ended.

January 29, 2009: Paris Hilton's British Best Friend Debut

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, 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: Supernatural Guest Appearance

On October 8, 2009, Paris Hilton guest-starred in the fifth episode of the fifth season of 'Supernatural'.

December 2009: Reported Waning Presence in Mass Media

In December 2009, CNN.com published a story asking, "Why has Paris Hilton disappeared?", noting a perceived decline in her media presence.

2009: Received $4 million for appearance.

In 2009, Paris Hilton received US$4 million for making an appearance at the 51st-birthday party of Ed Hardy founder Christian Audigier.

2009: Paris Hilton's My New BFF Ended

In 2009, Paris Hilton's "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" ended.

February 2010: Advertising Campaign for Devassa Bem Loura

In February 2010, Paris Hilton participated in an advertising campaign for the Brazilian beer Devassa Bem Loura, riding the brewery's float in the Rio Carnival as part of the campaign.

April 2010: Definitive Breakup with Doug Reinhardt

In April 2010, Paris Hilton broke up definitively with Doug Reinhardt due to concerns about him using her to further his career.

July 2, 2010: Accused of Smoking Marijuana at FIFA World Cup

On July 2, 2010, Paris Hilton was accused of smoking marijuana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup game in South Africa. Although escorted from the stadium, the case was later dismissed.

August 27, 2010: Arrested for Cocaine Possession in Las Vegas

On August 27, 2010, Paris Hilton was arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of cocaine possession, while her boyfriend was charged with DUI.

September 17, 2010: Pleaded Guilty to Misdemeanors

On September 17, 2010, to avoid a felony conviction, Paris Hilton pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors related to drug possession. She was sentenced to probation, community service, a fine, and a drug-abuse treatment program.

September 21, 2010: Detained in Japan due to Drug Conviction

On September 21, 2010, Paris Hilton and her sister were detained by immigration officers at Narita Airport in Japan due to Hilton's drug-possession conviction.

November 28, 2010: The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation Airs

On November 28, 2010, Paris Hilton had her first voice-over role in the ABC made-for-television film 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation,' which attracted 2.611 million viewers.

2010: International Paris Hilton Day Cancelled

In 2010, International Paris Hilton Day, an event in Warsaw, was cancelled following a plane crash near Smolensk.

2010: Included Among the "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.

June 1, 2011: The World According to Paris Premieres

On June 1, 2011, Paris Hilton returned to reality television in Oxygen's 'The World According to Paris,' a series focused on her daily life which received lackluster ratings.

2011: Ipsos Poll Concludes Paris Hilton is Most Unpopular Celebrity with Americans

A 2011 Ipsos poll concluded that Paris Hilton was the most unpopular celebrity with Americans.

2011: Fashion Week Modeling and Retail Endeavors

In 2011, Paris Hilton modeled for Triton during Brazil Fashion Week and for Andre Tan during Ukraine Fashion Week, launched a mobile application, and introduced footwear collections in Mexico City and Istanbul. She also opened boutiques in various countries.

2011: Support for LGBT Rights Organization NOH8 and Participation at the American Red Cross Run

In 2011, Paris Hilton supported the LGBT rights organization NOH8 and participated in the American Red Cross run in Santa Monica to benefit relief efforts in Japan.

2011: Inclusion in Men's Health's "100 Hottest Women of All Time"

In 2011, Paris Hilton was included in Men's Health's "100 Hottest Women of All Time" list.

2011: Parodied 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 "I'm Not a Vampire".

2011: Motorcycle Racing Championship

In 2011, Paris Hilton's motorcycle racing team in Spain saw her driver, Maverick Viñales, win the final race and finish third overall in the 125cc Grand Prix motorcycle racing championship.

2011: The World According to Paris

In 2011, Paris Hilton's reality tv show, "The World According to Paris" aired.

2011: Heart of Gold Award

In 2011, Starlight and the American Humane Association awarded Paris Hilton the Heart of Gold Award for her charitable efforts.

2011: Linked to 'upsurge of popularity' in handbag dogs

In 2011, The Kennel Club connected Paris Hilton to the rise in popularity of handbag dogs.

2011: Caroline Channing character debut

In 2011, the television show "2 Broke Girls" featured Caroline Channing, a character loosely based on Hilton.

March 2012: Social Media Experiment

In March 2012, an experiment 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 received negative reactions from established DJs.

September 20, 2012: Homophobic Comments Leak and Apology

On September 20, 2012, an audio leaked online of what were perceived as homophobic comments made by Paris Hilton, leading to a backlash and subsequent apology through GLAAD.

2012: Forbes Overexposed Ranking

In 2012, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton fifth in its list of most overexposed celebrities.

2012: Disc Jockey Career

In 2012, Paris Hilton began working as a disc jockey.

2012: Ranking in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women Poll

In 2012, Paris Hilton ranked 35th in FHM's 100 Sexiest Women poll.

2012: Relationship with River Viiperi

In 2012, Paris Hilton started dating River Viiperi.

August 2013: DJ Residency at Amnesia Ibiza

During August 2013, Paris Hilton started her DJ residency at Amnesia's "Foam and Diamonds" parties on Ibiza, which garnered positive reactions.

2013: Nick Carter opens up about his relationship with Paris Hilton

In 2013, Nick Carter opened up about his relationship with Paris Hilton in his autobiography.

2013: Hilton Claimed She Never Made Money off Sex Tape

In 2013, Paris Hilton claimed she never made money off her sex tape and makes enough from her fragrance line.

2013: Signing with Cash Money Records

In 2013, after appearing in Rich Gang's music video "Tapout", Paris Hilton signed with Cash Money Records and released the single "Good Time" featuring Lil Wayne.

2013: International Paris Hilton Day Discontinued

In 2013, the annual International Paris Hilton Day event in Warsaw was permanently discontinued due to controversial comments made by Hilton the previous year.

January 2014: 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".

November 2014: Best Female DJ at the NJR DJ Awards

By November 2014, Paris Hilton won as Best Female DJ at the NJR DJ Awards and was the highest-paid female DJ.

2014: Forbes Overexposed Ranking

In 2014, Forbes ranked Paris Hilton eighth in its list of most overexposed celebrities.

2014: Earned $2.7 million for four nights of work

In 2014, Paris Hilton earned US$2.7 million for four nights' work as part of her two-month residence in Ibiza.

2014: Relationship with River Viiperi ended

In 2014, Paris Hilton ended relationship with River Viiperi.

2014: National Humanitarian Award

In 2014, Paris Hilton received the National Humanitarian Award from the American Humane Association for her continued charitable work.

2014: "Come Alive" Release

In 2014, Paris Hilton released the single "Come Alive" under Cash Money Records.

March 2015: Mobile Game License with Animoca Brands

In March 2015, Animoca Brands secured a license from Paris Hilton to use her name and likeness for mobile games.

April 2015: Death of Chihuahua Tinkerbell

In April 2015, it was reported that Paris Hilton's Chihuahua, Tinkerbell, known as an "accessory dog", had died at age 14.

2015: Fundraising for Children with Disabilities in Ibiza

In 2015, Paris Hilton raised US$100,000 in Ibiza to support children with disabilities.

2015: "High Off My Love" Release

In 2015, Paris Hilton released the single "High Off My Love" featuring Birdman under Cash Money Records.

2015: Relationship with Thomas Gross

In 2015, Paris Hilton started dating Thomas Gross.

2015: Profile in Vice on reality TV popularization

In 2015, Vice noted that after The Simple Life premiered in 2003, cable channels began programming reality television shows due to Hilton's influence.

2016: Relationship with Thomas Gross ended

In 2016, Paris Hilton ended relationship with Thomas Gross.

2016: Teamed up with Lidl for hair care collection

In 2016, Paris Hilton teamed up with Lidl for a hair care collection.

March 2017: Described as a 'Living Legend' by People Magazine

In March 2017, People magazine described Paris Hilton as a 'living legend' for millennials, defining millennial fashion and a bygone era of celebrity before social media.

June 2017: Footwear and Home Decor Lines Launch in Mexico City

In June 2017, Paris Hilton launched footwear and home decor lines in Mexico City.

2017: Donation to Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Relief Efforts in Mexico

In 2017, Paris Hilton donated 50 personal items to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the Starlight Children's Foundation. She also visited San Gregorio Atlapulco, Mexico, providing aid to families affected by the 2017 Central Mexico earthquake and donated merchandise and $350,000 to rebuild seven homes.

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" at Brooklyn's THNK 1994 Museum.

2017: Caroline Channing character end

In 2017, the television show "2 Broke Girls" featuring Caroline Channing, a character loosely based on Hilton ended.

January 2018: Engagement to Chris Zylka

In January 2018, Chris Zylka proposed to Paris Hilton during a vacation in Aspen.

October 2018: Hosting Rock The Runway event

In October 2018, Paris Hilton hosted Rock The Runway, an event benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and The Sasha Project LA.

November 2018: Called off engagement with Chris Zylka

In November 2018, Paris Hilton called off her engagement with Chris Zylka.

December 2018: The American Meme Premieres on Netflix

In December 2018, 'The American Meme,' a documentary in which Paris Hilton appeared as one of the executive producers, premiered on Netflix.

2018: Featured in The Good Place Episode

In "The Good Place" episode "The Brainy Bunch" (2018), an American-themed restaurant featured an alternative Mount Rushmore with Hilton, David Hasselhoff, Judge Judy, and Hulk Hogan.

2018: Observed as a modern-day Monroe

In 2018, Lili Anolik of Vanity Fair, noted that Paris Hilton instinctively understood the cultural impact of movie stars and that she only needed to perform 'herself' as a gorgeous blonde.

2018: Hollywood Love Story and The American Meme

In 2018, Paris Hilton's reality tv show, "Hollywood Love Story" aired and she also starred in "The American Meme".

2018: Interview with Kim Petras for Paper Magazine

In Summer 2018, Paris Hilton interviewed singer Kim Petras for Paper Magazine.

June 2019: Participation in Cash & Rocket Auto Rally

In June 2019, Paris Hilton participated in the annual, all-female Cash & Rocket auto rally across Europe, which raised 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 started a relationship with businessman Carter Reum.

2019: Music Video Appearances and Fashion Week Modeling

Between 2017 and 2019, Hilton appeared in multiple 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, protesting alleged abuse and 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

Between 2020 and 2024, Hilton appeared in advertisement campaigns for Skims, Valentino, Lanvin, Uber Eats, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Klarna, Marc Jacobs, Taco Bell, Grey Goose, NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics, MSCHF–Crocs' Big Yellow Boots, Living Proof, and WOW Vegas.

2020: Regarded as the woman who put the 'i' in influencer

In 2020, Lindzi Scharf of the Los Angeles Times recognized Paris Hilton as the woman who would be remembered for defining the modern influencer.

2020: This Is Paris Documentary

In 2020, Paris Hilton released the documentary "This Is Paris".

2020: Guest Judge on Instant Influencer

In 2020, Paris Hilton served as a guest judge in the premiere episode of James Charles's YouTube series 'Instant Influencer'.

2020: This Is Paris Documentary Release

In 2020, the YouTube Originals documentary 'This Is Paris' was released, revealing Paris Hilton's experiences with abuse at boarding schools.

2020: Social Media Views and Impressions

In 2020, videos mentioning Paris Hilton's name on social media had over 257 million views, and her catchphrase "That's Hot" resulted in more than 4.8 billion impressions on TikTok.

February 8, 2021: Testimony Before the Utah State Legislature

On February 8, 2021, Paris Hilton testified before the Utah State Legislature in support of a proposed measure to increase government oversight of youth residential treatment centers. She detailed alleged abuse she suffered 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: I am Paris Podcast Debut

On February 22, 2021, Paris Hilton's podcast 'I am Paris' debuted, featuring personal content and conversations with family, friends, and celebrities.

August 4, 2021: Cooking with Paris Release

On August 4, 2021, Netflix released 'Cooking with Paris', a reality series hosted and co-produced by Paris Hilton.

2021: Online Presence Reach

As of 2021, Paris Hilton reached over 60 million users across her social platforms, including Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

2021: Launch of NFT Collections and ParisWorld on Roblox

Beginning in 2021, Paris Hilton launched several NFT collections and introduced ParisWorld on Roblox.

2021: Cooking with Paris and Paris in Love Premiered

In 2021, Paris Hilton began "Cooking with Paris" and "Paris in Love", and released the "I am Paris" podcast.

2021: Renamed Paris Hilton Entertainment to 11:11 Media

In 2021, Paris Hilton renamed her company, Paris Hilton Entertainment, to 11:11 Media.

2021: Included Among the "50 Most Influential People in the NFT Industry" by Fortune

In 2021, Paris Hilton was included among Fortune's "50 Most Influential People in the NFT Industry".

2021: Profile on Britney Spears for Time 100

In 2021, Paris Hilton wrote a profile on Britney Spears for the Time 100 listicle.

June 8, 2022: 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.

December 30, 2022: Release of "Stars Are Blind (Paris' Version)"

On December 30, 2022, Paris Hilton released an updated version of the song "Stars Are Blind (Paris' Version)" exclusively to 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 the United States House Committee on Ways and Means

In 2022, Paris Hilton appeared before the United States House Committee on Ways and Means to testify in support of measures aimed at improving child welfare in the United States.

2022: Rainbow High episodes and Versace Modeling

In 2022, Paris Hilton voiced herself in four episodes of 'Rainbow High', and modeled for Versace at Milan Fashion Week.

January 20, 2023: Alone At Night Release

On January 20, 2023, Paris Hilton played the host of a reality dating series in the horror film 'Alone At Night'.

February 2023: Launch of Parisland on The Sandbox

In February 2023, Paris Hilton launched Parisland on The Sandbox.

March 14, 2023: Paris: The Memoir Published

On March 14, 2023, Paris Hilton's third book, 'Paris: The Memoir', was published.

June 2, 2023: "Stars Are Blind" Version 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: Paris: The Memoir Sales

By October 2023, Paris: The Memoir had sold only 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: Klarna Pop-Up Store in Los Angeles

From February 23 to 24, 2023, Paris Hilton opened a pop-up store in Los Angeles with Klarna.

2023: Backing the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

In 2023, Paris Hilton joined members of Congress in supporting the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act, aimed at improving oversight and data transparency for youth treatment programs to prevent child abuse.

2023: Paris: The Memoir Release

In 2023, Paris Hilton released her memoir, "Paris: The Memoir."

2023: Included Among the "40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV" by Variety

In 2023, Paris Hilton was included among Variety's "40 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV".

February 2024: Slivingland Success on Roblox

By February 2024, Slivingland had over 3.4 million users and generated US$60 million in earned media ad equivalency on Roblox.

2024: NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics

Between 2020 and 2024, Hilton appeared in advertisement campaigns for NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics.

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 that her home in Malibu was destroyed by the Palisades Fire.

History of Paris Hilton in Timeline