I masked pain of teenage abuse playing the ‘dumb blonde’ – now I’m having last laugh with $4bn empire, says Paris Hilton

SHE was the socialite heiress who found fame as the ‘dumb blonde’ on the massive reality hit The Simple Life.

But Paris Hilton turned out to be a smart cookie when it comes to business – building a £4billion empire which has outstripped the wealth of her great-grandfather and Hilton hotel founder Conrad.

Parishiltonfragrances.comParis Hilton is building a huge net worth that outstrips her family’s fortune[/caption] APShe has also opened up about creating a character to mask...