Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian have a friendship that goes back more than two decades, but a surprising revelation about Kardashian's upcoming biography has put their complicated history back in the spotlight.
According to author Jonathan Van Meter, Hilton canceled a scheduled interview for his new book about Kardashian an astonishing 17 times over four months. And when Kardashian reportedly learned what had happened, she wasn't pleased.
© Getty Images“Kim was so mad when I told her,” Van Meter revealed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, published ahead of the release of his book, Citizen Kim: The Woman Who Created the Future.
However, a source close to Hilton has since disputed the suggestion that Kardashian was upset, insisting the longtime friends remain on good terms.
Why Did Paris Hilton Avoid an Interview for Kim Kardashian's Biography?
Van Meter spent five years researching Kardashian's life, career, relationships, and transformation from reality television personality into a global businesswoman.
© FilmMagicAs part of that process, he interviewed people who had played significant roles in Kardashian's personal and professional journey. Naturally, Hilton was someone he wanted to speak with.
Before Kardashian became a household name, she was frequently photographed alongside Hilton, working as her stylist and helping organize her wardrobe. Their relationship was a defining part of Kardashian's early exposure to celebrity culture, making Hilton an especially relevant voice for the biography.
Van Meter explained that Kardashian initially helped arrange the interview by contacting Hilton directly. “Late in the process, I told Kim I should talk to her,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.
© WireImageAccording to the author, Hilton agreed to participate, but arranging the conversation proved unusually difficult. Unlike other interview subjects, whom Kardashian could reportedly reach through a simple text message, Hilton required Van Meter to coordinate through her representatives.
He submitted questions and communicated with Hilton's assistant, but the interview never materialized. The author said the meeting was canceled 17 times over approximately four months. Eventually, Van Meter decided that the repeated cancellations were more revealing than the interview itself might have been.
Kim Kardashian Was Reportedly Furious About the Canceled Interviews
What made the situation particularly interesting was Kardashian's reported reaction. Van Meter suggested that Hilton's apparent reluctance to participate reopened old tensions between the two women. “It seemed to stir up some ancient irritation between them,” he said.
He then offered a pointed description of their changing relationship: “The creation turning on the creator.” The remark appeared to reference the years when Hilton was the more recognizable celebrity, and Kardashian was still establishing herself in the entertainment industry.
© Getty ImagesToday, Kardashian has built an international business empire, launched successful brands, and become one of the most influential personalities in popular culture. Van Meter's comments suggest that the reversal of their early celebrity roles may still be a sensitive subject.
Paris Hilton's Team Responds to the Kim Kardashian Book Controversy
Despite Van Meter's account, someone close to Hilton has offered a very different explanation. According to an October 23 report from TMZ, a source in Hilton's circle claimed that the interview arrangements were being handled by a former assistant at her company and became lost amid scheduling complications.
The source pointed to Hilton's demanding professional commitments and frequent travel as reasons the interview was difficult to coordinate.
© GC ImagesMore importantly, the insider rejected the suggestion that Kardashian was angry, saying she was “absolutely not mad.” The source also maintained that Hilton and Kardashian continue to support each other's upcoming projects.
That account directly contradicts Van Meter's description of Kardashian's reaction.
Neither woman has publicly provided a detailed, on-the-record explanation of the canceled interviews, leaving the reason for the scheduling difficulties unresolved.
