Paris Hilton Net Worth 2024: How Much is the Business Mogul Worth?

Paris Hilton net worth is estimated to be around $300 million as of 2024. Paris Hilton is a Media Personality, Socialite, Businesswoman, DJ, Actress, and Singer born on February 17, 1981. She grew up in both New York City and Los Angeles and is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton who founded Hilton Hotels. Paris gained attention in the late 1990s as a prominent socialite in NYC. She began modeling in 2000 and was dubbed “New York’s leading It Girl” in 2001.

Hilton rose to global fame with the reality TV show “The Simple Life” and a leaked sex tape from 2003 which was later released as “1 Night in Paris.”

She has starred in several reality TV shows including “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” and “Cooking with Paris.” Hilton has also been in documentaries like “Paris Not France” and “This Is Paris.” She has written books such as Confessions of an Heiress and Paris: The Memoir and hosts a podcast called “I am Paris.” Paris has acted in movies like “House of Wax” and “Repo! The Genetic Opera” and released music albums including Paris and Infinite Icon. She has been a DJ since 2012.

Paris Hilton is a controversial figure who has become a symbol of the “famous for being famous” trend of the 2000s. Critics view her as a celebutante—famous mainly for her inherited wealth and glamorous lifestyle. Forbes listed her in the Celebrity 100 multiple times and named her the most “overexposed” celebrity in 2006 and 2008. Besides her media career, Hilton has launched 19 product lines and opened 45 boutiques worldwide. Her perfume line alone has earned over $2.5 billion as of 2020.

What is Paris Hilton Net Worth in 2024?

Paris Hilton is a Media Personality, Socialite, Businesswoman, DJ, Actress, and Singer with a net worth of $300 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Paris is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, who started the Hilton Hotels. However, she made her own money through successful product endorsements and a brand that is popular worldwide.

Her brand includes stores that sell Paris-themed clothes, bags, perfumes, and more. Paris has also promoted 17 perfumes, which have made over $2 billion in sales. Most of her wealth comes from the money she earns through her perfumes, and she likely receives 20-30% of the profits.

Paris Hilton’s Early Life and Education

Paris Hilton was born on February 17 1981 in New York City to Richard Hilton a businessman and Kathy Hilton a socialite and former child actress. As the oldest of four siblings, she has a younger sister Nicky, and two younger brothers Barron and Conrad. Her paternal great-grandfather Conrad Hilton founded Hilton Hotels and her maternal aunts are TV stars Kim Kardashian and Kyle Richards. The family practiced Catholicism.

During her childhood, Hilton lived in several places including Beverly Hills the Hamptons, and a suite at the Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan. Known for being a “tomboy” she once dreamed of becoming a veterinarian and saved money to buy exotic pets even causing a snake to escape at the Waldorf. Raised in a strict and sheltered environment Hilton was not allowed to date, wear makeup, or attend school dances.

Her mother enrolled her in etiquette classes to prepare her for debutante life which Hilton found unappealing and “unnatural.” The Hilton family mingled with high-profile figures like Lionel Richie, Donald Trump, and Michael Jackson.

Paris Hilton attended the Buckley School and St. Paul the Apostle School in Los Angeles finishing elementary school in 1995. She started high school at Marywood-Palm Valley School in Rancho Mirage but moved to the East Coast in 1996. At 15 she enrolled in Professional Children’s School in New York City where she skated and played ice hockey.

In New York, Hilton became rebellious frequently skipping classes and attending parties. Her mother expressed concern about her out-of-control behavior leading her parents to send her to several boarding schools for troubled teens. At Provo Canyon School, Hilton reported abuse including isolation, forced medication, and physical mistreatment. She left Provo after 11 months and briefly attended Dwight School before dropping out. Hilton later earned her GED.

Paris Hilton’s Career

Social scene and modeling

Paris Hilton began her public career as a child appearing at charity events with her mother Kathy and sister Nicky. She was featured on the cover of Beverly Hills 213 in May 1988 and made a small uncredited role in the 1992 film “Wishman.”

In 1996, Paris Hilton moved to New York City and quickly gained a reputation as a socialite by attending high-profile parties and nightclubs. At just 16, she used a fake ID to get into these events drawing attention from tabloids. Jason Binn publisher of Hamptons magazine noted that Paris and her sister were seen as rising stars in their social circle.

Despite her family’s conservative values, Paris’s rebellious lifestyle led them to send her to various boarding schools until she turned 18. After returning to public life she attended the NYC premiere of Cruel Intentions in March 1999. A profile in the New Yorker described her and her sister as prominent socialites who easily gained access to exclusive venues.

Paris Hilton’s modeling career took off at 19 when she signed with Donald Trump’s T Management. She worked with designers like Patricia Field and Betsey Johnson and appeared in the September 2000 issue of Vanity Fair. By 2001, she was a prominent figure at New York Fashion Week and featured in campaigns for Iceberg as well as magazines like Vogue and FHM.

Her acting career started with a role in the 2000 teen thriller “Sweetie Pie” and a cameo in “Zoolander.” She also appeared in the 2002 music video “Honey Bunny” and the horror film “Nine Lives.”

International stardom

Hilton gained major fame in 2003 with the reality TV show “The Simple Life” where she and Nicole Richie lived with a rural family. The show premiered soon after her infamous sex tape leak and became a huge hit drawing 13 million viewers for its first episode.

In 2004, Paris Hilton expanded her career with roles in films like “Raising Helen” and TV shows like “The O.C.” She released her autobiography Confessions of an Heiress and launched her lifestyle brand including a successful perfume line that boosted Parlux’s sales.

Hilton hosted “Saturday Night Live” in February 2005 and starred in “House of Wax” which received mixed reviews but was a commercial success. She was also featured in a provocative Carl’s Jr. ad. Her second book Your Heiress Diary was published in November 2005.

“The Simple Life” ended in 2005 after three seasons due to a rift between Hilton and Richie. Despite this, the show was revived on E! for a fourth season in 2006. That year Hilton released her debut album “Paris” which was a commercial success, especially its single “Stars Are Blind.”

Screen and business ventures

In 2008, Paris Hilton starred in the critically panned “The Hottie and the Nottie” and appeared in the documentary “Paris Not France.” She also participated in the gothic rock musical “Repo! The Genetic Opera” and was recognized with Razzie Awards for her performances. Hilton’s MTV reality series “Paris Hilton’s My New BFF” was popular and led to spin-offs in the UK and Dubai.

In 2010, Hilton took part in a Brazilian beer ad and appeared in the documentary “Teenage Paparazzo.” She also ventured into voice-over work and launched a footwear line and a motorcycle racing team. Her racing driver Maverick Viñales had a successful season in 2011.

Paris Hilton returned to reality TV with “The World According to Paris” in 2011 though it received poor ratings. She continued her modeling and endorsement work appearing in fashion shows and expanding her product lines globally including new boutiques in various countries.

Deejaying and singing

On June 28, 2012, Paris Hilton made her DJ debut at Brazil’s Pop Music Festival but it didn’t go well with criticism from DJs like Deadmau5, Samantha Ronson, and Afrojack. That year she earned $1 million for a music video with Korean singer Kim Jang-hoon and $2 million for a Turkish fashion commercial with Arda Turan. She also modeled at India Fashion Week and launched a sunglasses line in Shanghai.

In 2013, Paris Hilton appeared in Rich Gang’s “Tapout” music video alongside Lil Wayne, Christina Milian, and Nicki Minaj. She signed with Cash Money Records and released three singles: “Good Time” with Lil Wayne, “Come Alive” and “High Off My Love” with Birdman. “Good Time” and “High Off My Love” charted well on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs and Dance Club Songs charts.

In August 2013, Hilton DJed at Amnesia’s “Foam and Diamonds” parties in Ibiza leading to a four-year contract renewal. She won the Best Breakthrough DJ award at the NRJ DJ Awards and appeared in Danish TV’s Paradise Hotel and Sofia Coppola’s film “The Bling Ring” where she also lent her house for filming.

In January 2014, Hilton became a resident DJ at Harrah’s Atlantic City’s “The Pool After Dark”. She launched the Paris Beach Club in the Philippines with Century Properties Group made a cameo in a Carl’s Jr. ad and toured as a DJ across various countries. By November 2014, she was the highest-paid female DJ and won Best Female DJ at the NJR DJ Awards. She also performed at W Hotel’s Art Basel parties in Miami.

In March 2015, Paris Hilton signed a deal with Animoca Brands for mobile games featuring her name and likeness. She performed at Summerfest in Milwaukee despite an online campaign against her. In 2016, Hilton partnered with Lidl for a hair care collection.

From 2017 to 2019, Hilton appeared in several music videos and modeled for top designers during fashion weeks. She also starred in a SodaStream ad for April Fools’ Day 2017 launched footwear and home decor lines in Mexico City and collaborated with artists on various music projects.

In 2018, Paris Hilton was featured in projects about social media including the Netflix documentary “The American Meme” which she also helped produce. She launched a series of fashion and beauty products including collaborations with Boohoo.com and Kanye West’s Yeezy Season 6.

Resurgence

Between 2020 and 2024, Hilton appeared in numerous ad campaigns for brands like Skims Valentino and Taco Bell. She launched several NFT collections and supported female artists with a fund at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Hilton also made headlines with her reality series “Cooking with Paris” and “Paris in Love” and released a new version of her song “Stars Are Blind.”

In 2023, Hilton released her third book Paris: The Memoir which quickly became a bestseller. She also launched virtual worlds on Roblox and The Sandbox hosted a concert in Los Angeles and continued her work as a DJ and fashion model.

Paris Hilton’s Personal Life

Paris Hilton’s life has often been in the spotlight due to her lavish lifestyle and high-profile relationships. Her love for partying and rumored misbehavior have attracted media scrutiny and public criticism.

Paris Hilton is a well-known dog lover. She had a Chihuahua named Tinkerbell often seen with her at social events and on her reality show “The Simple Life.” Tinkerbell passed away in 2015 at age 14. Hilton even built a $325000 house for her pets complete with air conditioning and designer furniture.

Hilton owns several properties including homes in Beverly Hills, Mulholland Estates, Malibu, and a Manhattan penthouse.

Relationships and family

Her relationships have frequently made headlines. In 2000, Hilton was linked to Leonardo DiCaprio but she denied any involvement. She also dated actor Edward Furlong and poker player Rick Salomon with whom she made a sex tape. Hilton was engaged to fashion model Jason Shaw from 2002 to 2003.

She had brief relationships with singer Nick Carter Greek, shipping heirs Paris Latsis and Stavros Niarchos, and musician Benji Madden. Hilton’s relationship with Doug Reinhardt ended in 2010 and she later dated Cy Waits, River Viiperi, and Thomas Gross.

In 2018, Paris Hilton got engaged to actor Chris Zylka but they broke up later that year. She began dating businessman Carter Reum in December 2019. They got engaged in February 2021 and married in November 2021. They welcomed a son and daughter in early and late 2023.

Sex tape

In 2003 a private sex tape of Paris Hilton and Rick Salomon was leaked online. Hilton sued for privacy violations and the tape’s distributor eventually paid her $400000. Hilton has stated she did not profit from the tape and earns enough from her business ventures.

Paris Hilton’s Legal Issues

On September 7, 2006, Paris Hilton was arrested by the LAPD for driving under the influence with a blood alcohol level of 0.08%. In November 2006 her driver’s license was suspended. By January 22, 2007, she had pleaded no contest to reckless driving. Her punishment included 36 months of probation and fines totaling around $1500.

On February 27, 2007, Hilton was caught driving with a suspended license and signed an agreement not to drive. The following month she was pulled over again for driving 70 mph in a 35 mph zone without headlights and with a suspended license. These violations led to charges for breaking probation. On May 4, 2007, Hilton was sentenced to 45 days in jail for these infractions.

Paris Hilton initially planned to appeal this sentence and support an online petition for a pardon from then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, she changed her mind and hired new lawyers dropping her appeal.

Hilton started her jail term on June 5, 2007, at the Century Regional Detention Facility after attending the MTV Movie Awards on June 3. On June 7, she was transferred to home confinement with electronic monitoring due to a medical condition but this decision was later reversed. Judge Michael Sauer ordered her back to jail on June 8 to serve the original 45-day sentence. Hilton was moved to a medical unit before returning to her original facility and was released on June 26, 2007.

In jail, Paris Hilton was inspired by minister Marty Angelo and spoke about a “new beginning” in an interview with Larry King on June 28, 2007, She also mentioned taking Adderall for ADHD since childhood.

On July 2, 2010, Hilton faced accusations of smoking marijuana at the FIFA World Cup. Although she was briefly detained the case was dismissed. Her publicist clarified it was a misunderstanding involving someone else. Shortly after Hilton was caught with cannabis at Corsica’s Figari Sud-Corse Airport but was released.

On August 27, 2010, Paris Hilton was arrested in Las Vegas on suspicion of cocaine possession while her boyfriend Cy Waits was charged with DUI. Hilton was booked and released without bail. Initially denying the handbag with cocaine was hers she later admitted it was. To avoid a felony charge she pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and was sentenced to one year of probation 200 hours of community service a $2000 fine and required drug treatment.

On September 21, 2010, while traveling to Tokyo for a fashion promotion, Hilton and her sister Nicky Hilton were detained at Narita Airport due to Hilton’s drug conviction. Japan’s strict drug laws led to Hilton being denied entry and she was sent back to the U.S. Their planned stops in Indonesia and Malaysia were also canceled due to their anti-drug laws.

Paris Hilton Real Estate

In 2007, Paris Hilton paid $5.9 million for a house in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. This house was later robbed by the “Bling Ring.” Before that, she owned a $6.2 million home in Beverly Hills and another in the Hollywood Hills.

In 2014, she spent $4.9 million on a penthouse in Manhattan.

In August 2021, Paris and her husband, Carter Reum, bought a $8.4 million oceanfront home in Malibu. By February 2023, they moved into a Beverly Park mansion, which was listed for rent at $160,000 per month.