Paris: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many pets does Paris own?
A: Many of you might know Tinkerbell, Paris Hilton's chihuahua who co-starred in The Simple Life with Paris and Nicole. Tinkerbell made a cameo in the film Raising Helen and on the episode of Saturday Night Live Paris hosted in 2005. Tinkerbell also has a book on the market, called The Tinkerbell Hilton Diaries: My Life Tailing Paris Hilton. But did you know Paris also has a pet kinkajou (a monkey-like animal from Honduras, related to the raccoon) named Baby Luv? And the tallies keep changing, but Paris is also reported to have four additional chihuahuas, a rottweiler, a cat, three ferrets and a goat.

Q: What's Paris Hilton's star sign?
A: Paris was born on February 17, 1981. That makes her an Aquarius (January 21 - February 19). Typical Aquarians are forward-thinking, unique, energetic, humanitarian, thrive on the unexpected, need to be in very social environments, have an artistic side, always reinvent themselves, and like staying young at heart.

Q: Is Paris her real name?
A: Yes. At birth, the Hiltons named her Paris Whitney Hilton.

Q: How tall is Paris Hilton?
A: Paris is 5'8" tall.

Q: Where did Paris grow up?
A: Paris was born in New York, NY. She lived in the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan, as well as in Beverly Hills and the Hamptons at her parents' other properties. She officially moved to New York City at the age of 16 to start a modeling career.

Q: How many siblings does Paris have?
A: Paris has a sister, Nicky, and two younger brothers, Barron and Conrad.

Q: What color are Paris' eyes?
A: Paris has naturally brown eyes, but she usually wears blue contacts.

Q: Does Paris play sports?
A: As fans saw on The Simple Life, Paris isn't exactly an athlete. But you might be surprised to know that Paris' favorite sport is golf.

Q: Does Paris know Hugh Hefner?
A: Yes. On Hef's 80th birthday, Paris made an appearance at the Playboy Mansion -- and even sang him "Happy Birthday."

Q: Is Paris religious?
A: Paris was raised Roman Catholic. But Paris says that she actually "found God" during her time in jail.

Q: Did Paris ever act or perform when she was in high school?
A: Yes. Paris played the lead roles in both The Diary of Anne Frank and Annie.

Q: What condition did Paris suffer from while she was in jail that prompted authorities to send her home?
A: Paris suffered from "decompensation," a condition where someone's defense mechanisms break down, leaving them incapable of handling stress or pressure. Decompensation often results in anxiety, depression or psychological imbalance. Paris told People that she was experiencing panic attacks and claustrophobia in jail.

Q: Are Paris and Nicole still fighting?
A: No, Paris and Nicole are friends again. They did have a feud big enough to push them to film The Simple Life separately for season 4, but they're back together again this season. Read more on our Paris the Hater page.