Paris Hilton leaves behind her debauched past to become a millionaire businesswoman

Coming from a wealthy and prestigious family, Paris Hilton did not rest on her family's money, but enriched herself in many different ways.

Paris Hilton is a familiar face in the American entertainment industry through the reality TV show The Simple Life. The show revolves around two party queens experiencing life on a farm.

Nearly 10 years after the show's finale, Paris has maintained her fame and her $1 billion empire through her new DJ career. However, the actress, who has an estimated net worth of $100 million according to Forbes, has not let fame or money cloud her judgment.

Gorgeous image of young boss Paris Hilton. Photo: DM.

In a recent interview, the 36-year-old beauty shared: “I have been in the entertainment industry for so long, and I still remember what my mother told me the night before Simple Life aired.

She said, 'Paris, once this show airs tomorrow, your life will change forever. There are a lot of people who, when this happens, let it overwhelm them and they become a completely different person. Please just be the sweet, down-to-earth Paris, never change.'"

Following her mother's advice, Paris did not rest on her laurels. She affirmed: "I am always the practical girl I have always been and will always work hard."

In 2006, the Hilton heiress founded her eponymous entertainment company. The multi-billion dollar company operates 45 handbag, shoe and eyewear stores in the Middle East and Asia. Paris is also in the process of launching her 21st perfume.

Paris and her mother at her sister Nicky's wedding. Photo: GC.

Independent in the entertainment and business world, Paris Hilton is happy that her success inspires other women.

“I have dedicated myself to building my own brand. I believe in the power of girls and that you can make your dreams come true. Be independent and I am happy to be an inspiration to women who want to become investors and build their own brands,” she said.

Family is also a big factor in Paris's pragmatic thinking. "I'm so grateful to have a supportive family," she explains. "We're very close and supportive of each other. I feel very lucky, especially in Hollywood where there are so many broken families."

Paris is always present at important family occasions. She and her sister Nicky are especially close.

Paris is a famous party queen in Hollywood. Photo: Splash.

Contrary to her previous image of a debauched partygoer, at the age of 36, Paris is both a businesswoman running her own company and a sought-after DJ.

“I have a lot of responsibilities myself, 19 product lines and businesses and a lot of things that I’m an investor in. You have to be very realistic when you run a big company,” Paris said.

The beauty also left behind the wild days of her youth in the past to come to a different image.

“At this point, I’ve been to as many parties as I could in 10 lifetimes. Now I’ve turned it into a business. When people see me at an event, it means I’m there for a reason, either as a DJ or attending an event,” Paris explains.

Nights out are no longer just for fun for Paris, but are tied to work or special occasions involving friends or family. “I no longer go to parties for no reason.”

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