Paris Hilton, often portrayed as Hollywoods quintessential silver spoon celebrity, is facing intense backlash after declaring herself self-made in a recent interview. According to a Newsis report on the 16th, the New York Post revealed that Hilton spoke proudly about her company 11:11 Media, emphasizing that its growth to 25 employees and a valuation of 1 billion USD was entirely the result of her own efforts.
While her late grandfather Barron Hilton was a billionaire, he donated 97 percent of his wealth to the Hilton Foundation in 2019, leaving Paris with a relatively modest inheritance, though her parents Kathy and Rick Hilton still hold assets worth hundreds of millions.
Despite this privileged background, her self-made claim has ignited widespread outrage across social media, where users accused her of extreme narcissism, delusion, and a lack of awareness regarding her advantages. Many pointed out that even if she worked hard, her starting point was fundamentally different from that of ordinary people.
In the interview, Hilton attempted to reframe her upbringing, describing it as sheltered and strict and claiming she was not allowed to wear makeup, date, or attend most school dances despite growing up in Los Angeles party-centric environment.
