‘That’s Hot’: Paris Hilton’s Unforgettable Moments of the 90s

Paris Hilton is widely known as the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, founder of Hilton Hotels. She gained attention in the late 1990s in New York City’s social scene as she began her fashion modeling career. Hilton rose to global fame with the reality series The Simple Life, which launched in 2003 as well as a leaked sex tape in 2004.

After moving to NYC in 1996, Paris Hilton became known as a socialite through her appearances at clubs and high-profile events. She reportedly gained access using a fake ID at age 16.

Paris Hilton’s antics attracted significant media attention as local tabloids reported on her and her sister Nicky.

Jason Binn, publisher of Hamptons magazine, said Paris and Nicky were stars at the time and carefully planned their nightly social activities.

Paris Hilton’s lifestyle clashed with her conservative family background. Her parents sent her to boarding schools until she turned 18.

After leaving school, Paris resumed public appearances. She famously attended the NYC premiere of Cruel Intentions in March 1999. She also attended the opening of Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas

Paris Hilton pursued modeling and signed with Donald Trump’s agency, T Management, at 19.

She modeled for designers like Catherine Malandrino and Marc Bouwer. She appeared in a David LaChapelle photoshoot for Vanity Fair.

Hilton eventually become a major star at New York Fashion Week, featured in campaigns for Italian label Iceberg and on the covers of magazines like Vogue.

Paris Hilton began acting with roles in the independent thriller Sweetie Pie (2000) and a cameo in Zoolander (2001).

She starred in reality TV shows like Paris Hilton’s My New BFF (2008–2009) and Cooking with Paris (2021).

Paris Hilton was repeatedly featured in Forbes’ Celebrity 100 and her perfume line has reportedly generated over $2.5 billion in revenue.