Model. Socialite. Wannabe food blogger? There’s more to Barron Hilton beyond his famous fam.
The mere fact that Barron Hilton and his brother and sisters grew up in a hotel
isn't a big shocker. This is, after all, what the Hiltons do… hotels. Barron and his three siblings,
Nicky, Paris, and Conrad Hilton, actually spent a portion of their childhood living
in the infamous Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Their mother, Kathy Hilton, shared her fond memories
of life at The Waldorf-Astoria during "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" reunion. In part
three of the reunion, the family matriarch responded to a fan question regarding her
nine-year stint in the swanky New York hotel, saying it was, quote, "very, very lovely."
"We loved being in close quarters under one roof,
except when Paris would sneak out of the service elevator."
Kathy's equally famous half-sister and reality show co-star, Kyle Richards,
recalled a few fun moments involving raising kids at the Waldorf.
"One day, I woke up, and we couldn't find Conrad and Alexia. And they were
hiding in an air conditioning vent at the Waldorf Astoria."
Who needs a playground when you have a hotel to roam around 24-7?
Barron Hilton met Tessa Gräfin Von Walderdorff in 2016 on the island of St. Barts. Barron Hilton's
future wife revealed to Spirit & Flesh magazine that their connection was instant, saying:
"Laying eyes on Barron for the first time was so surreal,
almost like a dream. He was sitting there, next to me, and it was as if someone had all
of a sudden pressed 'mute' on the remote control to silence the movie around us."
The pair announced their engagement via Instagram and returned to St. Barts to seal their love with
a stunning wedding ceremony. While the two could have married anywhere in the world,
they chose to go somewhere that holds so much significance to both of them. Sure,
it was where they met and fell in love, but the Caribbean paradise is also a space
Barron's wife holds dear. She explained to Spirit & Flesh magazine that she has
been frequenting the island since she was a child, even living there for a spell.
The two wed in one of the most stunning spaces on Earth, but the locale didn't matter, as far
as Barron was concerned. When Spirit & Flesh asked about his upcoming nuptials, the socialite said:
"At the end of the day,
we wouldn't mind getting married in a shoe box as long as we have each other."
Barron and Tessa Hilton had their first child, Milou Alizée,
in March 2020. The couple chose a name for their little baby based on a love
story almost as beautiful as the little family of three itself, telling People:
"We found the name Milou from where we met,
Pointe Milou in St Barths. We thought it was only fitting."
Pointe Milou was one of the first places
the pair headed to after their island nuptials. The proud parents continued:
"Her middle name, Alizée, means 'trade winds' in French. The
winds of the island are what brought us together, and then a few years later,
it is what brought us Milou. She is a gift from the island."
Little Milou assumed the role of big sis in September 2022 as the Hilton family expanded
yet again with the birth of another baby! Barron and Tessa disclosed to People that the pregnancy
was a wonderful, welcomed surprise. They announced on Instagram the birth of Caspian Barron Hilton.
Count Barron Hilton among the celebrities who dote on their dogs. Barron and his
wife definitely have a soft spot for their fur friends. He and Tessa Hilton share three pups:
Moose Graf von Walderdorff, Matsu Hilton, and Nobu Hilton. The Hilton furbabies probably helped
the young couple get into the parenting swing before they welcomed human kids into their home.
Being an animal lover might be in the Hilton genes. Barron's mom, Kathy Hilton,
is a loving doggie mom to her pooch named Mota. His aunt, Kyle Richards, adores her canines,
too, housing six beautiful rescue dogs named Smokey, Bambi, Romeo, Luna, River, and Storm.
Barron's older sister, Nicky Rothschild, serves on the board for a non-profit called Animal Haven
and lovingly owns a purebred Papillon named Minnie. His other famous sister, Paris Hilton,
loves animals of all kinds. She has owned at least ten dogs throughout the years, a few felines, and
some other less common animals, including a pig, a pony, rodents, a monkey, and even a kinkajou.
Young, rich socialites and embarrassing moments in the public eye often go together like peanut
butter and jelly. The Hilton kids easily fell into this cliché during their younger years and are
no strangers to run-ins with the law. In 2006, Paris Hilton was arrested on suspicion of DUI,
and Conrad Hilton has made several unlawful missteps over the years,
earning himself a short prison stint. Before growing into the role of husband and father,
Barron Hilton had a few of his own wild moments that he might like to forget altogether. Back
in 2013, he had a run-in with a pal of actor Lindsay Lohan named Ray LeMoine,
per Page Six. Words and fists flew at the scene of the fight, a Miami mansion Lohan was staying
in. Barron ended up pretty bloodied, and the family ended up pretty mortified.
Barron also found himself in hot water a few years prior to the fight when he was arrested for
drinking and driving. While under the suspected influence, Barron hit a 76 Station employee
with his Mercedes Benz at 8:30 in the morning, per TMZ. The incident reportedly left the man
with permanent damage and injuries, prompting him to sue Hilton for just under $5 million.
Barron Hilton infuses an artistic touch into most everything he does,
and this seems to even extend to his meals. Several years ago, Hilton ran an Instagram
account called Barron's Bites. The account hasn't been updated or active since 2017,
but pics of yesteryear prove he had a serious talent for imagery and food,
from unique and divine caviar burgers to stunning towers of steak tartare topped with quail egg.
Perhaps Paris Hilton could have called her brother Barron in for some input
and pointers when she was launching her television series, "Cooking with Paris."
Barron Hilton has strutted his hotness down the runway for multiple designers,
but if you look at the brands and creators he's worked for and with,
it's clear that art is the drive behind what he chooses to do. He spoke on his
wide variety of creative mediums in an interview with Spirit & Flesh, saying:
"As an artist, I don't feel the need to stick to one platform. I enjoy experimenting with
different mediums. It's all in the process, not the end result. We're
all processes of becoming and it's within art that I discover more about myself."
Even when he isn't modeling, he manages to make every Instagram image he is a part of
look like the cover of a high-fashion magazine. His amazingly good-looking
wife doesn't hurt this vibe, and she showcases their off-the-charts looks,
charisma, and creativity on her Instagram as well.
It turns out that Barron Hilton loves himself some horror, and he has ever
since childhood. His fascination for the film genre stemmed from an unusual event
in his younger years, which he explained in a now-deleted Instagram post that said:
"It all started when I was 6 years old. I was on a play date where my friend tied me up in his room,
put on Child's Play and left the room, forcing me to watch it alone. [...] I was terrified,
yet I loved the adrenaline rush. In that moment, my love affair with horror films was born."
He elaborated on his scary-flick fascination in an interview with Spirit & Flesh, sharing:
"I love the feeling of being scared... it's sort of like an addiction for me."
Barron meshed his love of horror with his knack for art. The end product was a movie called "En
Passant." Barron's sister Nicky proudly shouted out her brother's masterpiece,
which he both wrote and directed, on Facebook. Barron told Spirit & Flesh
that the film premise came to him out of nowhere, saying:
"The idea actually came to me in a dream. Except the dream was a lot darker,
so we needed to make some adjustments."
As of late 2022, Barron Hilton is estimated to be worth $5 million. To most people,
this is a lot of money. Yet considering the fact that Barron's grandfather,
also named Barron Hilton, had an estimated net worth of $4.5 billion before he died,
Barron the younger looks comparatively impoverished.
Paris and Nicky have certainly amassed many more millions, at least. So what gives here?
Upon his death, Big Barron, ever the philanthropist, left 97% of his fortune
to his family foundation, The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. It centers around safe water services,
HIV and AIDS treatment for youth, disaster relief efforts, and resolving matters of
poverty. This division of finances meant that Barron the elder's family members received
significantly less of his abundant wealth. About $5 million was reportedly allotted to Paris,
per People, meaning that Barron's share may have been similar... and
that would mean that his inheritance still makes up most of his fortune.
But don't worry. Barron Hilton is probably going to be just fine.