Paris Hilton

Net Worth: $300 million

Wealth Inherited From: Hilton Hotels

Paris Hilton, socialite, media personality, and businesswoman, is the great-granddaughter of Conrad Hilton, the founder of Hilton Hotels. Born into the lap of luxury, Paris initially gained fame for her extravagant lifestyle and media appearances. However, she’s far more than a socialite. Over the years, Paris has built her brand, delving into various ventures from fragrances to DJing.

In the early 2000s, she gained immense popularity for her role in the reality TV show “The Simple Life,” alongside then-friend Nicole Richie. Her public persona was a springboard into other areas of business and entertainment, including her fragrance line that reportedly has done over $3 billion in sales globally.

Paris Hilton has proven her business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, distancing herself from being just an heiress. She has her skincare line, a resort in the Philippines, and earns millions from her DJing gigs. Still, it can’t be ignored that her initial social capital came from the Hilton family name, one synonymous with luxury and hospitality.

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