Was Paris Hilton Born to Act?

Maybe Paris Hilton will make it as an actress after all – if her family tree has anything to do with it.
Paris' Family Tree
It turns out that she's got an Oscar winner, Elizabeth Taylor, for a great aunt, and a famous screen siren, Zsa Zsa Gabor, for a step-great-grandma. Taylor was married to Conrad "Nicky" Hilton (her first of eight), who is Paris' father Rick's oldest uncle. And that makes Liz Taylor Paris' great-aunt --at least for the year Liz and Nicky were married.

Zsa Zsa, now 89, was married to Paris' great-grandfather Conrad Hilton, Sr., who founded the Hilton hotel chain that keeps Paris in diamonds and Bentleys. Though Zsa Zsa is not directly related to Paris, that makes her Paris' step-great-grandmother. Let's that Paris emulates the acting chops of her famous pseudo-forbears – and not the multiple-marriage and cop-slapping antics that made their later careers notorious.

Paris' mom, Kathy, appeared in the 60s TV show, "Family Affair," and in "Happy Days." Paris could take after her mom's siblings, Kim and Kyle Richards, who were both professional actors with less than distinguished careers. Ever heard of them? Neither have we. Look for Paris in "The Hottie and the Nottie" later this year.

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16. OK???

Posted at 8:11PM on Jan 15th 2007 by someone

17. Notice all the acting stars MARRIED into the Hilton family. It's not in Paris's blood. Enjoy the buzz while you can because it's not gonna last for very long. American Idol is about to start up again!!

Posted at 9:29PM on Jan 15th 2007 by Kay

18. Per IMDB.com, maybe Kathy (Richards) Hilton didn't "star" in Family Affair - but at least she did appear in 1 episode. In any case, I think her *sisters* Kyle (yes, Kyle) and Kim might be upset at being referred to as her 'brother & sister.' :)

Posted at 12:59AM on Jan 17th 2007 by Karen

19. Kathy has two sisters, Kyle being a girl in addition to Kim. Is your editor drunk or something or are you guys dying for some filler material because it's been a slow week?

Posted at 10:02AM on Jan 16th 2007 by ginger

20. KIM RICHARDS RULES!

Posted at 8:22PM on Jan 15th 2007 by dana

21. Is this how TMZ.com pays their bills? By writing ridiculous stories about their #1 paying sponsor, Paris Hilton? Please! She PAYS you guys to keep her on this site daily, and only writing flattering (inflated) dialogue about her.

Where's your credibility?

Posted at 8:27PM on Jan 15th 2007 by angela

22. I AM SICK OF BEING INTELLIGENT AND NICE TO ALL YOU LOSERS.

I AM OUT OF HERE FOR GOOD.

Posted at 8:31PM on Jan 15th 2007 by wise old owl

23. Since when were you ever intelligent you old windbag..Be Gone!!!! Before I drop a house on you too!!!!

Posted at 8:39PM on Jan 15th 2007 by Glenda The Good Witch

24. I'm out of here too...bunch of freaks. ALL.OF.YOU.

Posted at 8:40PM on Jan 15th 2007 by the wise old owl

25. Kim Richards, Paris' aunt, was a prominent child actor in the seventies, appearing in several Disney movies like Escape to Witch Mountains and Return to Witch Mountain as well as playing one of the daughters on the McLean Stevenson sitcom "Hello Larry" which ran for several years. I wouldn't exactly call her career "less than distinguished". If you grew up in the seventies and early eighties you would definitely recognize her. As for Kyle, the comment is fair.

Posted at 8:41PM on Jan 15th 2007 by lucy

26. Simply Not!

http://www.asimpleguy.com

Posted at 8:54PM on Jan 15th 2007 by Jefferson Skywalker

27. Shayna! PARISITE....How f-ng clever!

Posted at 8:55PM on Jan 15th 2007 by dee truth

28. I'm ashamed to admit that I know this, but Kim and Kyle Richards are both sisters of Kathy. Not brother.

Posted at 8:59PM on Jan 15th 2007 by Ashley

29. Whats the matter TMZ? Looking for tidbits and behind the scene gossip from your friend Paris?!

TMZ keeps Paris in the public and in return...
Paris keeps TMZ informed of gossip from behind the scenes about celebs'

Thats why she still here people!!! Get it?

Posted at 9:03PM on Jan 15th 2007 by What a joke

30. Paris? She was born to be a vapid loser celebutard.

http://www.celebrityfox.com

Posted at 9:06PM on Jan 15th 2007 by Adrienne

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