According to Forbes magazine in 2005, Barron Hilton, Paris' grandfather, is the current Hilton chairman, with a net worth of over $1 billion. Paris and her siblings are in line to inherit over $350 million each.
In addition, Paris has several business ventures and a thriving modeling / acting career.
Paris Hilton has had roles in several television shows and movies, including: - The OC
- American Dreams
- Veronica Mars
- Raising Helen
- Nine Lives
- House of Wax
- The Hillz
- National Lampoon's Pledge This!
In 2004, Paris Hilton capitalized on her soaring popularity by writing a book, Confessions of an Heiress: A Tongue-in-Chic Peek Behind the Pose. The book, which is a mix of photos and advice for aspiring heiresses, became a New York Times bestseller.
That same year, Paris began working on an album. The self-titled album is slotted for a summer 2006 release. Although there have been many rumors of musical collaborations with other, more famous artists, very little has been confirmed about Paris' music.
Paris was busy in 2004. In addition to music and books, she was also working on perfume that year. Her first perfume release was Paris Hilton, and it was a success. Her subsequent scents, Paris Hilton for Men and Just Me by Paris Hilton, were also well-received.
Given her well-documented love of the club scene, it is only fitting that Hilton launched her own nightclub chain. The clubs are appropriately named Club Paris and are currently open for business in Florida. Rumor has it that the clubs will soon expand across the nation and eventually, overseas.
With the addition of her inheritance and her many business ventures and modeling career, it is safe to say her net worth is well over the $350 million mark.