Paris Hilton Reveals That Her Fame Has Been Built On A Lie
When Paris Hilton hit the scene, some marveled at her life of luxury, while others blasted her as an overprivileged brat. From The Simple Life to her many cameos as an "it girl," Paris’ controversial reputation was sealed. But in 2020, it all came crashing down. One way or another, the public would learn what she was really made of — and that there was a lot more to her than anyone knew.
This Is Paris
After years of relative quiet, Paris Hilton made a big comeback in 2020 with the revealing documentary This Is Paris. She explained her motivations to Australian reporters: "I just felt like it was time for the world to finally know who I was. I feel like I've been through so much, and [there are] so many misconceptions and just preconceived notions about me."
February Baby
Paris Hilton was born on February 17, 1981, in New York City. The daughter of the larger-than-life hotelier Richard Hilton and actress Kathy Hilton, it’s no secret that young Paris had a lot to live up to. Perhaps she never stood a chance to have a normal childhood.
Catholic Pressure
Despite her future reputation for being rather wild, Paris was raised as a devout Catholic. Her Irish ancestry meant the family would stick to their beliefs, at least until the kids were old enough to make their own decisions. In hindsight, maybe these traditions gave Paris to rebel against.
Arranged Abduction
After habitually sneaking out and talking back to her parents, they struck back. One night, they arranged for her to be dragged out of bed while asleep and sent to a camp for misbehaved girls. The staff was "physically abusive, hitting and strangling us." It scarred her for life and gave her insomnia that lasts to this day.
