As the wife of hotel and real estate magnate Richard Hilton, Kathy Hilton is a very affluent woman, but what exactly is the American socialite's net worth? In addition to her wealth, Kathy is known for her very famous family, including daughters Paris and Nicky Hilton, and half-sisters Kim and Kyle Richards. Both the Richards sisters are original cast members of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, with Kyle being the only remaining OG housewife. Kathy herself has made sporadic appearances on the Bravo show, as both a guest and a "friend of the housewives."
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Born in New York City, Kathleen Elizabeth Avanzino is the daughter of Kathleen Mary and Larry Avanzino. Her parents later divorced, with Kathy's mother marrying Kenneth E. Richards, and together they had Kim and Kyle. Kathy's father also remarried, and she has five paternal half-siblings. In her youth, Kathy was an actress, appearing in popular television series like Bewitched and Happy Days. In 1979, at the age of 20, Kathy married Richard Hilton. Together they have four children: Paris, Nicky, Barron, and Conrad. Kathy is also the grandmother to eight grandchildren.
Kathy Hilton's Net Worth
Hilton Is Worth $350 Million
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Kathy Hilton has an unsurprisingly staggering net worth of $350 million (via Celebrity Net Worth). Of course, much of Kathy's wealth is because of her marriage to Richard Hilton, who co-founded the successful real estate brokerage firm Hilton & Hyland. However, Kathy has several business ventures of her own. In the '80s and '90s, she owned and operated The Staircase on Sunset Plaza, a novelty gift store in Los Angeles. In 2002, Kathy was a host on QVC, and in 2008, she had hopped over to rival home shopping network HSN to sell her skincare line.
Kathy Hilton's Notable Reality TV Appearances | |
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | 2011-2015, 2020-present |
Paris in Love | 2021-2023 |
The World According to Paris | 2011 |
The Simple Life | 2003-2007 |
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While she's not as big a television star as some of her family members, Kathy has appeared in several of their reality shows, including Paris' The Simple Life (Paris stars with Nicole Richie), The World According to Paris, and Paris in Love, and The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. In 2005, Kathy even hosted her own reality show, I Want to Be a Hilton, in which 14 hopefuls competed for the opportunity to live the glamorous, high society life of a Hilton.
Kathy Hilton's Age & Height
Hilton Is A Pisces
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Born on March 13, 1959, Kathy Hilton is 65 years old and a Pisces. The Pisces is a water sign represented by two fish, and they are known for being kind, supportive, and imaginative. While Kathy has had her volatile moments on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she has also shown her warm Pisces kindness, particularly when it comes to her family. She was overcome with joy when Paris introduced her to her grandchild (whom Paris had by surrogate) in Paris in Love. Kathy's business ventures also point to that trademark Pisces imaginativeness and creativity.
Standing at 5' 7", Kathy is considered quite tall for a woman. She is also a big fan of heels, as seen when she took Footwear News on a tour of her incredible closet. With her formidable height — and a little help from Manolo Blahnik — Kathy commands every room she's in or camera she's in front of.
Kathy Hilton Was Close Friends With Michael Jackson
They Were Classmates In Los Angeles
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As a public figure and socialite, Kathy Hilton has several famous friends, but she was particularly close with the late pop icon Michael Jackson. Kathy and Michael's friendship began in their early teens when they both attended Montclair College Preparatory School together in Los Angeles. Together, they got into youthful trouble making prank calls, and the two even made a pact that they would name their firstborn daughters Paris (Michael's daughter Paris was born in 1988).
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Michael was also close with other members of the Hilton family. He would frequently visit her in New York City, and took a special interest in Paris Hilton's music career. Kathy told Page Six, that Michael was big fan of Paris' 2006 self-titled debut album and that "Heartbeat" was his favorite song (hers too). Kathy Hilton has kept her personal memories of Michael Jackson alive both in interviews and on social media, including an Instagram post with the caption, "Missing you every day."
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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
Reality
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is a popular reality TV show that focuses on some of the wealthiest women in the United States who crave the lavish life of Beverly Hills. Series regulars include Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump, and Camille Grammer. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills has struck a chord with viewers since 2010, with people consistently tuning in to watch the show’s over-the-top drama.
- Cast
- Kyle Richards , Kim Richards , Denise Richards , Brandi Glanville , Lisa Vanderpump
- Release Date
- October 14, 2010
- Seasons
- 12
- Streaming Service(s)
- Peacock