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Paris Hilton Honored as LA Woman of the Year for Wildfire Relief Efforts

The socialite reflects on her family's grounding influence and her philanthropic work after losing her Malibu home to devastating wildfires.

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Overview

  • Paris Hilton was named Woman of the Year at Los Angeles magazine’s LA Woman Luncheon for her leadership in wildfire recovery efforts.
  • She raised over $800,000 for wildfire relief through her nonprofit, 11:11 Media Impact, and partnered with organizations like Pasadena Humane Society and Baby2Baby.
  • Hilton lost her $8.4 million Malibu home in the California wildfires earlier this year, which burned over 57,000 acres across Los Angeles.
  • She credits her mother Kathy Hilton and grandmother as role models who instilled in her the importance of staying grounded and giving back.
  • As a mother to two young children, Hilton has taken measures to protect her family from the aftermath of the wildfires, including air quality precautions.