Paris Hilton Said She's "Self-Made," And She Explained Why

Paris Hilton once again called herself “self-made” — and predictably, people are losing it. Paris Hilton wearing a stylish off-shoulder gown with sequins and a high ponytail at a celebrity event, backdrop says "From Paris with Love"

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The reality star and DJ, whose great-grandfather was Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton, previously told Refinery29, “I think of myself and anyone who does business as being self-made. Everything I’ve done, I’ve done on my own, and yes, I do come from a last name, but there also are many children I know that come from families who, you know, take the choice of not doing anything with their lives.” Paris Hilton in a stylish, textured gown with a plunging neckline, opera gloves, and large sunglasses on a cobblestone street

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Paris added that she’s turned the Hilton name into “such a huge business that even my grandfather said to me, ‘I used to be known as Barron Hilton. Now I’m known as Paris Hilton’s grandfather.'” Paris Hilton in a sparkling gown, large sunglasses, and heart-shaped earrings holds a small handbag.

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And while this claim has undoubtedly earned her some pushback, Paris is sticking by it. Paris Hilton in an elegant outfit and glittering choker holding a microphone, smiling at an event

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“I’m self-made,” she insisted to the Sunday Times magazine. “Like, I’ve done this all on my own. No one’s ever given me anything in my entire life.” Paris Hilton in elegant dress seated, holding a microphone, appearing at an event or interview setup

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But people weren’t convinced that Paris did it all by herself – reality TV shows, fragrances, businesses — without a little help from the family name. Paris Hilton in a structured, fashionable outfit with a sleek hairstyle, posing on what appears to be a runway or event setting

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One person on Reddit said, “You had a perfume called ‘Heiress’ gurl be fr.” Paris Hilton holding a microphone and a perfume bottle, wearing a leopard print dress with a jacket

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Another shared a GIF that said, “Sure, Jan.” Paris Hilton in profile poses with a veil and glamorous jewelry at a fashion event

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One reader called Paris “delusional,” while another called it a classic case of “epic narcissism.” Paris Hilton in a sheer, flowing gown holds an award while seated on stage, exuding elegance

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“The delusion,” one person said, as another wrote, “There’s no way even she herself believes this.” Paris Hilton wearing a sports jersey gazes upward with a thoughtful expression

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Many argued that Paris’s opportunities were largely possible because of the Hilton name, regardless of her work ethic. Paris Hilton in an off-shoulder, ruffled dress poses confidently with long, styled hair at a celebrity event

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One comment said, “If you werent a Hilton then you wouldnt be as big as you are. Yes you made a name for yourself but its because you came from wealth and a household name.” Paris Hilton with long hair at an event wearing a bold, statement necklace and glamorous makeup

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Another agreed: “Even if you didn’t take seed money, handouts, or other direct support, there’s a huge difference between the kinds of risks someone coming from a background of wealth and security can take and someone just trying to keep food on the table can take.” Paris Hilton with medium-length hair in a glamorous fur coat attends a formal event, posing for photos

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“Yeah in pretty much every city in the country there’s a building with her name on it,” someone else shared. “She came from money of that legacy.” Paris Hilton in a dotted dress and gloves DJ-ing at an event, smiling with a second person cheering in the background under a Hilton sign

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However, some tried to see both sides. Paris Hilton in a sparkling, form-fitting gown poses with arms raised at American Heart Association event

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“She is and she isn’t,” one reader wrote. “I’m not saying it didn’t take a lot of work or effort for any woman to be new York socialite level active on top of building a business, but she also wouldn’t be known at all if it wasn’t for the background of generational wealth. She has no idea of her privileges she has.” Paris Hilton in a strapless dress holding a small dog with its tongue sticking out

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Someone else also shared, “As offensive as that is, it’s still not as bad as when folks kept calling Kylie Jenner a ‘self-made billionaire.'” Paris Hilton in a sparkly gown and gloves and Kim Kardashian in a strapless dress

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For the most part, though, people weren’t feeling it. “i feel like she’s rage baiting,” a different Reddit user said as one more added, “Were not doing this. Anyway.”What do you think — is Paris Hilton self-made? Share your thoughts below.

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