We've called Paris Hilton many things here at "Idol Chatter," but I'm not certain anyone has dubbed her a role model. But that's exactly how the hotel heiress sees herself, according to Reuters (via TMZ.com).
"I work very hard and I've built this empire on my own," she recently told the news agency while judging a beauty pageant in Turkey. "I think this is an inspiration for a lot of girls out there."
Putting aside the fact that she really doesn't need to work to put food on the table, I would agree that Hilton has worked very hard to create an empire from nothing, perpetrating the Paris character on the public in such a way that she has gained some legitimacy as a businesswoman. Her perfume is a top-seller and she just released a shoe collection and hair extension line. Her self-promotion saavvy is second to none.
On the other hand, what kind of an inspiration is she really to young girls, having at least one sex tape under her belt and a short jail sentence? While scandal and jailtime seem to be de rigueur amongst young Hollywood right now, having a sex tape and a catch phrase--"That's Hot!"--are not exactly things I would want my teen relatives to aspire to.
What are your thoughts on Paris Hitlon as role model--Hot or Not?
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i think she is a sexy cool role model. with some sweet legs. peace sexy.
What was it someone once said "bad press is better than no press". I suppose that Paris had rather be talked about and noticed no matter what the paper says. How sad. I do not think she is role model. I think she is a sad little lost girl hiding herself away. The really sad part is what the young girls of today see her as. Perhaps wild free or rich who knows. I would definately not want my child or grandchild acting as she does.
Paris Hilton is not a role model , but I believe she is a good person that has many people take advantage of her.
If I had a daughter I would want her to be just like Paris Hilton.
Dude I'm sixteen years old and I keep reading all these comments saying how young girls look up to Paris...What?? Who told yall that? I have tons and tons of friends and none of us look up to her. So please stop putting it out there that we think she is a role model! I mean I do like her perfume and clothes but that doesn't mean i like her drunk driving behavior! And news flash she didn't sleep with anyone for money! That was her boyfriend and she loved him! He is the Jurk for exposing the tape!
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