The story behind their wealth is as fascinating as the people themselves. Barron Hilton, Paris and Nicky’s uber-rich grandfather was chairman of the board and president and CEO of the company, and in 2007 sold Hilton Hotels to the Blackstone Group for US$26 billion.
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Whether it’s the famous Hilton hotel brand, the OG influencer, and reality star-turned-businesswoman Paris Hilton, or Kyle and co-on Real Housewives, it’s hard to escape the influence and magnitude of the Hilton family empire. Let’s not forget, even Kim Kardashian started off as Paris’ assistant.
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The story behind their wealth is as fascinating as the people themselves. Barron Hilton, Paris and Nicky’s uber-rich grandfather was chairman of the board and president and CEO of the company, and in 2007 sold Hilton Hotels to the Blackstone Group for US$26 billion.
However, when he passed away in 2019, he left most of his fortune to charity. In fact, he left just 3 percent of his wealth to his eight children, 15 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren – including Paris, Nicky, and co.
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