Paris Hilton’s Best Beauty Moments Were Peak ’00s

Beauty Looking back on the blonde icon’s most memorable beauty moments. by Lauren Rearick and Sam Neibart Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: Sep. 25, 2020

Upon the announcement that Paris is expecting her first child with fiancé Carter Reum, we can’t help but think about her days dancing on tables at the coolest clubs, wearing the best outfits , and otherwise being the ultimate 2000s icon. There’s nary a hairstyle or makeup look she hasn’t tried and we can’t help but admire her willingness to experiment with any trend. Ahead, take a look back at some of her most memorable early ’00s beauty moments from when she was the Hollywood it girl.

Photo by George De Sota/Newsmakers 2001, Anand Jon Fashion Show at WWF Restaurant In 2001, Hilton was a fixture of the Hollywood scene, making numerous appearances, including this fashion show. Her signature blonde hair was pulled into a bouffant, and she wore bright, glittery makeup.

Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage 2001, VH1/Vogue Fashion Award The smoky eye became a staple in Hilton's beauty routine. This take on the trend came with a glossy lip, and a short, chic angled cut.

J. Vespa/WireImage/Getty Images 2001, Gen Art Fresh Faces In Fashion Hilton could pull off any haircut including this super short chop and baby side bangs.

hoto by David Klein/Getty Images 2002, The Lounge Club Sporting short hair with flipped out ends, Hilton again wore her classic smoky eye, but this time, she downplayed the drama with a sweet floral hair clip.

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images 2002, MTV Video Music Awards Warm eye shadow accentuating her blue eyes and glossy nude pink lips would become another signature look.

Photo by Victor Spinelli/WireImage 2003, The 75th Annual Academy Awards - The Best of Italy Designer Showroom - Day 7 Hilton matched her bright blue eye makeup to her dress. She again chose an updo with a bouffant, wearing the front of her style in a towering fashion.

Photo by Victor Spinelli/WireImage 2003, The 75th Annual Academy Awards - The Best of Italy Designer Showroom Portraits Hilton wore her hair in tight ringlets that featured a hint of texture.

Photo by SGranitz/WireImage 2003, Designer Jeremy Scott And Special Guest Christina Aguilera have The Passion For Fashion With her hair puled back, Hilton's daring silver eyeshadow stole the show.

KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images 2003, MTV Music Video Awards Always the ultimate California girl, Hilton wore her bright blonde hair in a ponytail and had a spray tan to end all spray tans.

Lawrence Lucier/FilmMagic/Getty Images 2004, New York Fashion Week - Marc Jacobs Show The claw clip, the lip gloss, the hot pink nails. Everything about this look is casual, cute, and trending in 2021.

Photo by Carlo Allegri/Getty Image 2003, Billboard Music Awards Hilton showed us a softer side, pairing a white headband with an updo compromised of curls.

Photo by Giulio Marcocchi/Getty Images 2004, NBC's Access Hollywood Golden Globe Party The 2004 Golden Globes featured one of Hilton's shorter hairstyles and her love of bejeweled hair clips.

Scott Gries/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images 2004, MTV TRL appearance Hilton in a rare hair moment with straight-across bangs.

Photo by KMazur/WireImage 2004, Teen Choice Awards This hairstyle — one featuring wispy bangs and giant curls — became one often worn by Hilton. By this time, she was regularly favoring gloss and minimal makeup.

Barry King/WireImage/Getty Images 2004, VH1 Big in ’04 Never afraid to play with color, Hilton wore a fun aqua blue under-liner look.

Jim Spellman/WireImage/Getty Images 2005, Tribeca Film Festival Before Lady Gaga made it famous, Hilton wore a hair bow.

Photo by Gareth Davies/Getty Images 2005, House of Wax Premiere It wasn't often that Hilton wore braids, and this updo was especially glam. Making her House of Wax movie debut, the star again chose a glossy pink lip.

Christopher Polk/FilmMagic/Getty Images 2005, T-Mobile Sidekick II Launch Hilton makes a short cut extra feminine with rhinestone encrusted flowers.

Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images 2006, US Weekly Hot Hollywood Awards Taking a break from hanging with besties – Lindsay Lohan and Kim Kardashian — Hilton attended this party, wearing clipped back curls and a bold red lip.

Stephen Shugerman/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images 2006, HBO “Entourage” Premiere A thick headband and side swept bangs combo was another quintessential ’00s look.

Christopher Polk/FilmMagic/Getty Images 2006 MTV Video Music Awards With bouffant bangs and a 1960s inspired makeup look, Hilton cements herself as a beauty chameleon.

Paris Hilton’s Best Beauty Moments Were Peak ’00s

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