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- Author describes a stalled interview that raised eyebrows
- Claims of friction — and denials from insiders
- How this episode fits into a decades-long friendship
- Notable flashpoints that drove them apart
- Recent public interactions and collaborations
- Where Citizen Kim enters the story
- What to watch next in this celebrity chapter
New reporting around Kim Kardashian’s upcoming biography has put a spotlight back on her long, complicated connection with Paris Hilton. The book’s author says Hilton repeatedly canceled an interview, sparking rumors of renewed tension. Others close to the pair say the situation is overblown and the women remain amicable.
Author describes a stalled interview that raised eyebrows
Journalist Jonathan Van Meter told reporters he tried to include Hilton in his new book, Citizen Kim, but the conversation never came together.
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- Van Meter says Kardashian suggested he speak with her former boss.
- He claims contacts were routed through Hilton’s publicist.
- The author reported the interview was postponed multiple times — about 17 cancellations across four months.
Van Meter called the sequence of cancellations more intriguing than the interview itself. He also found it odd that Kardashian used a different, less formal method to gather other comments.
Claims of friction — and denials from insiders
Van Meter suggested the failed interview reignited old irritation between the two stars. He framed it as a creative paradox: the subject reacting to a portrayal of their past.
But sources who spoke to Page Six pushed back. They told reporters Kardashian was not angry with Hilton. They added the women continue to support each other and collaborate on projects.
Representatives for both celebrities were contacted for comment, but the outlet did not publish any new statements from either side at the time of reporting.
How this episode fits into a decades-long friendship
Their relationship has shifted many times since the early 2000s. They began as close friends, with Kardashian working as a stylist and assistant to Hilton.
Key moments in their public history
- Early 2000s: Close friendship and professional collaboration.
- Mid-late 2000s: Distance formed as Kardashian’s fame grew.
- 2008: Public barbs widened the divide.
- 2014: Kardashian’s wedding did not include Hilton among guests.
- 2016: A public reunion at Kris Jenner’s Christmas Eve party.
- 2019–2021: Signs of a renewed friendship, including a Skims campaign and wedding attendance.
Notable flashpoints that drove them apart
Their falling-out became widely reported when Hilton made a cutting remark about Kardashian’s appearance. That exchange led to years of limited contact.
Kardashian has described the split as part of life’s changes. She has said people enter and leave your life for reasons that evolve with time.
Recent public interactions and collaborations
After reconnecting, the pair have appeared in public together and praised one another in interviews.
- Hilton joined a Skims campaign in 2020.
- Kardashian attended Hilton’s wedding to Carter Reum in 2021.
- Both have been photographed at industry events since their reunion.
Their recent appearances suggest a more friendly public posture than the headlines imply.
Where Citizen Kim enters the story
Citizen Kim, written by Van Meter, aims to chronicle Kardashian’s rise and influence. The book is scheduled to hit shelves on Oct. 27.
Van Meter’s reporting includes interviews with many who knew or worked with Kardashian. Hilton, according to him, was the only person who ultimately did not provide material for the biography.
What to watch next in this celebrity chapter
Expect more scrutiny as the book is released. Media cycles often seize on anecdotes that can revive old narratives.
Observers will likely compare Van Meter’s account with public statements and any reaction from Hilton or Kardashian.
In the meantime, their history—full of collaborations, criticism and reunions—remains part of the broader pop culture conversation.
