Paris Hilton sets the standard for the wealthy, twenty-something
socialites of the 21st century. Her privileged upbringing as
heiress to the Hilton millions and her whirlwind itinerary of
partying make her seem like a perfect subject for Lifestyles
of the Rich and Famous.
Paris Hilton was born on February 17th, 1981, to Rick and Kathy
Hilton, making her the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton,
founder of the Hilton hotels and source of the family fortune
-- estimated at $300 million. Her grandfather, Conrad "Nicky" Hilton,
Jr., also brought some notoriety to the family, as he was the
first of Elizabeth Taylor's many ex-husbands. Paris' younger
sister, Nicky (born in 1983), shares the throne as co-heiress
of the Hilton empire. |
