Paris Hilton And Nicole Richie Reunite For A Glamorous Trip Down Memory Lane
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are proving that true friendship never fades, as they were spotted together this week in Los Angeles, looking every bit the style icons they’ve always been. The two reality TV stars, who became household names with their hit show The Simple Life, were dressed to impress in stunning midnight black gowns, adorned with sparkling diamond jewelry, as they stood arm in arm outside the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
Paris, 43, dazzled in a strapless gown with an oversized skirt and elegant long opera gloves, while Nicole, 42, opted for a chic halter dress with ruffles around the neck. Both women wore their blonde hair in sophisticated updos and completed their look with matching black sunglasses, exuding old Hollywood glamor.
The occasion? Filming for Paris and Nicole: The Encore, a special reunion for The Simple Life series, which has been capturing the hearts of fans for two decades. The pair’s undeniable chemistry was on full display as they shared laughs and memories, all while preparing something “iconic and epic” for their loyal followers.
Paris took to Instagram to share her excitement about the reunion special, saying, “Hey guys, just got home from shooting with Nicole. As some of you may know, we are doing a reunion special to celebrate 20 years of our show, The Simple Life.”
She invited the biggest super fans to join in on the fun, asking them to submit videos to be part of the celebrations.
The love for their fans was evident as Paris continued, “We were just talking about it today and just how much we love all the fans. We love watching your TikToks and when you guys use the different sounds from the show and dressing up as us on Halloween. That show was so special. The best memories ever.”
Though The Simple Life was a reality show, Paris has often clarified that the persona she portrayed was just that — a persona. Reflecting on her time in the spotlight, she told PEOPLE, “I knew what I was doing, but the whole world didn’t, so it was kind of frustrating to me to be perceived in that way because it’s not who I am at all. But it was such an amazing and entertaining show that I would just think of it as entertainment.”
Paris acknowledged that while the character she played may have led to some misconceptions, it also helped her build a massive brand. “Obviously, I’ve grown as a person. I’m an adult now, but just to be judged and have so many misconceptions based on a character that I had invented myself was frustrating. At the same time, I built a huge brand off doing it. So, I don’t really regret it.”
The Simple Life, which aired from 2003 to 2005, followed Paris and Nicole as they navigated life in small, rural towns across America — often with hilarious and heartwarming results. Now, two decades later, the duo is ready to revisit those memories and create new ones, all while reminding us why they became such beloved pop culture figures in the first place.