This post is written as part of AOL Money & Finance's Best & Worst 2006. If you believe Paris Hilton makes too much money, cast your vote.
Socialite, singer, actress, and model, Paris Hilton is an heiress to the Hilton Hotel fortune. Already a celebrity in Manhattan and Los Angeles nightlife circles, she came to wide attention for starring in the reality television program The Simple Life, and for the infamous sex video that was leaked onto the Internet. She is also the niece of former child stars Kim and Kyle Richards, who appeared in the film Escape to Witch Mountain, and also distantly related to actresses Zsa Zsa Gabor and Elizabeth Taylor.
Hilton grew up in homes in Beverly Hills and the Hamptons, as well as a suite at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan. She dropped out of high school, but earned a GED, and did not go on to college. Besides starring in The Simple Life, she has also had cameo appearances in television programs such as The OC and Veronica Mars, in music videos by Eminem and John Oates, starred in a TV commercial for the Carl's Jr. burger restaurant chain, and made numerous appearances at red carpet events. Her role in the film House of Wax earned her a Worst Supporting Actress Razzie Award in 2005.
She is the founder of Heiress Records, a record label whose only release is a Paris Hilton album. Her other projects include a line of jewelry, a chain of nightclubs, and a New York Times bestselling book of advice for would-be heiresses. In 2004 she participated in a campaign to encourage young people to vote, though it was later revealed that she hadn't bothered to register to vote herself.
While she has been quoted comparing herself to blonde icons Princess Diana and Marilyn Monroe, she will reportedly appear in the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records as the world's most overrated celebrity.











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
12-09-2006 @ 3:02PM
Myrna Thompson said...
Hello All,
It seems that Americas have become so overly sex conscious. People are judged by their bodies, their sexual orientation, their night life and not by their character and Christian-like behavior.
Wonder what would it be like to list a person's qualities without the other information? Also, I feel that a lot of criminal problems are started from over exposing the beautiful ladies.
12-12-2006 @ 10:37PM
mitchell tesh said...
Who rated her?
12-12-2006 @ 10:57PM
Steven said...
I don't think American (or others) attitudes have changed over the years, just the dollars have gotten bigger to the point of beibng obscene.
We all appreciate looking at someone who is "pretty" (that's hot!).
12-13-2006 @ 12:46AM
David said...
Give Paris credit - She proved she's smart because she has figured out how to make a lot of money with no talent and only average looks.
She "earns" up to $300,000 just to appear at nightclubs. Why?
12-15-2006 @ 7:03PM
Eli said...
Paris Hilton is a low life with money. She can afford to act the way she does. Unfortunately the brainless jerks that admire her and wish to emulate her, cannot afford to as they cannot bail themselves out after creating a problem. The scion of the family is spinning out of control in his coffin over the antics of his slut relative.
12-16-2006 @ 11:48AM
Joren Von Stein said...
The only reson she is making any money is because the public allows here to. Brainless young women who admire her and idolize her and brainless young men who just want a piece of her in the sack. Once that generation has had their fill of her, the slut will not be able to make a penny.
As a previous poster noted, she has no talent, obviously is of low intelligence, and has only average looks. Where will she be in 5 years? Her 15 minutes of fame is over. Better enjoy it while it lasts slut.
12-16-2006 @ 1:32PM
David Buffamoyer said...
Imagine taking advice from someone thats only a "star" because she s an "heiress". No wonder America is so lost. Get a monarchy or something so we can stop worshipping people that would be working in Walmart if it wasnt for their parents.
12-16-2006 @ 2:39PM
strang6595 said...
Paris is the most over-rated "celebrity" I have ever seen! She had to expose herself as a whore inorder to even launch a career. This was done because none of the network exectutives would sleep with her nasty, boney ass and she had to do something to become a star. The sex tape she made was recorded and leaked to the press delibritly, hoping it would gain her some attention. Well, it seemed to work, I can't even turn on the TV without hearing something about that dumb bitch. She should just shut up, go home, and wait to inherit her fortune. She won't have to work ever in her life. I am not sure why she is trying to make money in the entertainment industries, but she should retire before it gets ugly.
Although, society is partially to blame for her rise in popularity. If no one paid any attention to her, maybe she would disapear--wishful thinking. People seem to idolize just about anyone these days. If every girl, looking for attention, that made porn to make herself feel loved, because her daddy never paid any attention to her was on TV, we would need a whole channel just for them!
The bottom line is maybe if we ignore Paris she will run home crying.
12-16-2006 @ 8:31PM
Sam said...
You CAN'T not watch her. Love her or hate her, she's obviously got your attention if you're posting here. =] I love her, she's great. Get over it. Ya'll are just jealous; she has got to be doing SOMETHING right!
love, me.
12-16-2006 @ 11:40PM
Len said...
Paris is a spoof to the entertainment industry. There is nothing that this young women does that is entertaing, she is a joke that only the brightest are laughing and she is laughing also all the way to the bank. Can't belive that it has gone this far and people are just starting to wake up to what the youth today are looking at and trying to act like. Is this what the American young people want to symbolize to the rest of the world?
12-17-2006 @ 1:07AM
yeah uhh said...
what the hell? all she does is self promote, just look...her book is written for heiresses (herself), her record company has produced only HER, the sex tape was leaked so that she could create an image that would stick...aka she wants to be remembered as a whore...just watch the commercials that she's made...she cant act she cant sing she cant write she's a dumbass...all she has is a willingness to have sex, and all she can hope for is some rich guy who can hold his vomit back long enough to bone her
12-17-2006 @ 2:03AM
Phil said...
I've never understood why so many people are against Paris----just "haters" I guess. There are lots of reasons she is making big money(on her own and not from the inheritance),at all the red carpet affairs,meeting powerful people,etc. and YOU are sitting alone at home on your computer dissing her. Ask yourself why that is....
12-17-2006 @ 4:01AM
mary barns said...
Paris Hilton is just a spoiled rich bitch that could help the poor and not spend a fortune on her dog and monkey. she can't act she is nasty and treats people like dirt under her feet. someday she will be the one they will be making fun of like she had to Nicole and Linsey. They will still be around when she is history.
12-17-2006 @ 4:36AM
A. Hamrick said...
Paris is bashed for living off her family wealth.
But she has earned her living same as other hollywood celebs.
Her CD is selling. People watch Simple Life.
Her jewlery is selling. Paris Clubs, good move!
She dresses with good style. Unlike Britany and Lohan she is seen looking like the cat dragged her in....She remains pleasant with the paparazzi doesn't flip them off or shout obsenities.
As for her sex life you ddon't know she's a slut.
Sure she's been seen kissing quiet a few guys but that's what 25 year old single girls do.
I hope Paris will soon marry and have the family she wants...I guess she'll be bashed for that too.
I like her....
12-17-2006 @ 10:42AM
dave said...
Paris who????????
12-18-2006 @ 9:53AM
LILAH HARTMAN MOHAMED said...
i do not think it is wrong for her to receive whatever she can receive. i have watched her many times on the view and other shows and found her to be informed polite and very compassionate. for example when she first had the serious difficulty with nicole richie she refused to discuss it publicly on the air, she could have gotten on any show she wanted to if she had bad mouthed nicole. therefore i say i wish her well and i hope she finds success and happiness in her life. i think she wants to work amd that is admirable, she could sit around and do nothing with all her money. i think the press exploits her. maybe because i am a 62 yesr old grand mother i see her thru a diferent perspective than the young people. good luck paris from lilah
12-18-2006 @ 1:12PM
JOHN said...
WHEN WILL WE STOP WITH THIS NO TALENT SLUT ? GOOD LORD WE ALL LIKE A LIL SEX, BUT THIS SLUT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE THAT. SHE BETTER TAKE CARE OF HER INHERITANCE, CAUSE SHE HAS NOTHING ELSE TO FALL BACK ON.
12-18-2006 @ 1:53PM
Hayley said...
okay, you people are stupid. I am 13 and no more than you. She isnt just making money just because of showing up at nite clubs. Its because her dad owns a chain of hotels that send in millions and millions of dollars everyday. And when you have that much money it doesnt matter how you act. I mean seriously all of you that posted comments saying that slut only makes money by being good looking. Right, common if you had that much money you would probably be doing that same thing as her. spending all of it on stuff you dont need. and partying away cause nothing in life is ever gunna come in your way because you have to much money.
12-19-2006 @ 3:30PM
Martin said...
Buy some panties and get that beek fixed.
12-19-2006 @ 8:43PM
Jean said...
Nikki (sp?) - Paris. Paris - Nikki (sp?) Same family, sisters. See the difference . . . Wake up America, and shame on me for even reading and responding to this trash.