Paris Whitney Hilton (born February 17, 1981) is an American socialite, heiress, media personality, model, singer, author, fashion desiner and actress. She is a great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton(founder of Hilton Hotels).
Hilton is known for her controversial participation in a sex tape in 2003, and appearance on the television series The simple life alongside fellow socialite and childhood best friend . She is also known for her 2004 tongue in cheek autobiography, several minor film roles (most notably her role in the horror film House of wax in 2005), her 2006 music album paris, and her work in modeling.
