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Paris Hilton's 'Self-Made' Claim Sparks Backlash Online

11/17/2025

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Paris Hilton, a media entrepreneur and heiress, faced backlash after claiming she is self-made in a Sunday Times interview.
Her late grandfather Barron Hilton left 97% of his fortune to charity.
Critics on Reddit labeled her self-made claim delusional and narcissistic.
Hilton acknowledges privilege and highlights building her $1 billion company, 11:11 Media.
She reflects on her close relationship with her grandfather and her aspirations for her children.

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Paris Hilton, a media entrepreneur and heiress, faced backlash after claiming she is self-made in a Sunday Times interview.
Her late grandfather Barron Hilton left 97% of his fortune to charity.
Critics on Reddit labeled her self-made claim delusional and narcissistic.
Hilton acknowledges privilege and highlights building her $1 billion company, 11:11 Media.
She reflects on her close relationship with her grandfather and her aspirations for her children.