Paris Hilton became a major tabloid and reality-television personality in the early 2000s. Her carefully cultivated public persona eventually expanded into fashion, fragrance, media and other businesses.
From scandal to branding
Hilton’s career demonstrated how celebrity attention itself could become a commercial asset. Reality television and tabloid coverage helped create a recognizable personal brand that extended far beyond acting.
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