Biography: Paris Hilton: birth name: Paris Whitney Hilton, born on  February 17, 1981, height: 5 ft 7 1/2 (171 cm), Zodiac Sign: Aquarius.

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Paris was born in New York City, she is the eldest of four children of Richard and Kathy Hilton. She has a sister, Nicky, and two brothers, Barron and Conrad. Hilton’s paternal grandfather is Hilton hotels chairman Barron Hilton. Barron’s father is the Hilton Hotels founder Conrad Hilton.  This probably makes her famous for being famous.