Kathy Hilton is a renowned American actress, fashion designer, and businesswoman with an estimated net worth of around $350 million. She is one of the richest stars on the show, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
If you are wondering where did Kathy Hilton gain her fame and recognition, let us give you a little hindsight. Kathy is Paris Hilton’s mother, which led to the kind of fame and name that she has for herself.
This article will explore everything you need to know about Kathy Hilton, her early life, her career, and her net worth.
Quick Facts
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Early life
Kathy Hilton was born on March 13, 1959, in New York City, United States. Her parents’ names were Larry Avanzino and Kathleen Mary. Unlike Paris’ life, which is highly publicized, there’s little to no information about Kathy’s early childhood and life growing up.
When Kathy was quite young, that’s when her parents divorced, leaving a lot for her to deal with as a child. Her mother later remarried and had three more children.
Kathy acquired her school education from Montclair College Preparatory School, which is in Los Angeles. She also met and got acquainted with Michael Jackson during her school days and the two remained friends until Jackson’s death.
Personal Life
With the success in her professional life, Kathy’s dating life was pretty stable too. She married Richard Hilton in 1979 and the couple have four children together, Paris Hilton being one of them. Kathy is also a grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren.
Career
Kathy’s career had a fairly early start when she worked as a child actress. She appeared in supporting roles and made guest appearances in a few television shows between 1968 and 1979 named “Nanny and the Professor,” “Family Affair,” “The Rockford Files,” etc.
However, her career on television took off during her adulthood when she hosted the show “I Want to be a Hilton” and later appeared on Restless too.
But, what contributed to the maximum growth and boost to her acting career was Kathy being cast in Season 11 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Due to her charm and her personality, she soon became a fan favorite on the show.
Before jumping back into her acting career, Kathy used to own and run a gift and antique shop based around Los Angeles during the 1980s. Later, she started selling her products on platforms like QVC and HSN. Kathy has also released her perfume named “My Secret”. She has also sold party dresses as part of her merchandise.
Not only is Kathy a well-reputed actress and businesswoman, but she is also a renowned philanthropist who is associated with multiple associations.
Net Worth
Kathy Hilton has an estimated net worth of $350 million, most of which comes from her acting credits, television shows, and her business ventures. She also has an active investment portfolio, which contributes to her income sources further. There isn’t much information about the real estate investments that she has made over the years.