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Paris Hilton Reveals Life-Altering Advice from Mom Kathy Hilton Before the Launch of The Simple Life

Before Paris Hilton rose to fame on The Simple Life, her mother, Kathy Hilton, advised her about the ups and downs of Hollywood.

During the L.A. Woman Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton on Friday, April 18, Paris, now 44, was honored as the Woman of the Year for her leadership and contributions following the Palisades Fire.

While recognizing her mother, 66, and grandmother as key influences in her life, Paris shared the advice she received from Kathy the night before The Simple Life premiered in 2003.

“My mom told me, ‘Paris, the show airs on Fox tomorrow, your life is going to change forever. And I always want you to just remain the same sweet and down-to-earth girl you are. And never forget that,'” Paris recalled.

Paris Hilton at The L.A. Woman Luncheon

The reality star noted these powerful words are “something that I’ve always kept close to my heart and it has always remained the same.” She added, “I’ve been in this town a long time, so I’ve seen a lot, and I’ve witnessed how fame can affect people’s minds. That’s something I would never want to become. I’m grateful for my amazing parents who raised me to be the woman I am today.”

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in a promo shot for "The Simple Life".
Paris Hilton (left) and Nicole Richie in a promo shot for ‘The Simple Life’.
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The Simple Life showcased Paris Hilton and her childhood friend Nicole Richie, 43, as they traversed the U.S. taking on various odd jobs before stepping into the corporate world. The series concluded in 2007.

Later, they reunited for a much-anticipated three-part series titled “Paris & Nicole: Encore,” which premiered in December 2024.

A month after the reunion debuted, Kathy reflected on the experience, admitting that while it felt “very nostalgic” to see her daughter and Nicole back on screen together, she wasn’t entirely supportive of their original reality show launch.

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie in "Paris & Nicole: The Encore".
Paris Hilton (left) and Nicole Richie in ‘Paris & Nicole: The Encore’.
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“It was great. It was really great. I wasn’t supportive at first, so I was wrong. I admit I was wrong,” she said, noting that Paris holds this over her head.

The Simple Life is available for streaming on Apple TV+ and Prime Video, while Paris & Nicole: Encore can be found on Peacock.

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