Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton is an American socialite, media personality, and businesswoman who became famous in the early 2000s for her wealth, nightlife presence, and reality television.

Her name became shorthand for a certain type of celebrity—famous for being famous rather than for particular achievements.

The phrase That's hot, her signature expression, entered popular usage.

She helped pioneer the modern influencer model, turning personal brand into business empire.

persona

blonde

Fair-haired person

baby voice · bedazzled · 2000s · Y2K · vocal fry · ditzy · image · iconic · sunglasses · tracksuit

celebrity

paparazzi

Aggressive celebrity photographers

fame · A-list · gossip · Hollywood · publicity · photoshoot · limelight · entertainment · trendsetter · media

entrepreneur

branding

Creating distinctive identity

DJ · businesswoman · licensing · product line · handbags · sunglasses · clothing line · ventures · marketing · endorsements

realitytv

The Simple Life

Austere, uncomplicated way of living

Nicole Richie · confessional · ratings · episodes · seasons · cameras · producers

socialite

jet-set

Wealthy international travelers

gala · fashionista · glitterati · VIP · Ibiza · Los Angeles · New York · designer · couture · It girl

heiress

inheritance

Property received from ancestors

dynasty · legacy · affluence · privilege · birthright · estate · family name

Categories
Opposites
celebrity persona and public image

Paris HiltonMarie Curie

Malala Yousafzai · Oprah Winfrey · Noam Chomsky · Ruth Bader Ginsburg · Angela Merkel

wealth and social class origin

Paris HiltonOprah Winfrey

self-made millionaire · working-class hero · Dolly Parton

lifestyle and values

Paris HiltonMother Teresa

Canonized Albanian missionary

ascetic · nun · minimalist · plain living · hermit

Family

Paris, Parisian, Hilton, Parisienne, Parisians

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG