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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Kathy Hilton, born <a href="/biography/kathy-hilton">Kathleen Elizabeth Avanzino</a>, is an American <a href="/biography/kathy-hilton">actress</a>, fashion designer, and philanthropist. She is the <a href="/biography/kathy-hilton">daughter</a> of Sharon Kathleen Richards and Laurence K. Avanzino. Her paternal grandfather was of Italian descent. After her parents divorced, her mother married Kenneth E. Richards, through whom Kathy became half-sisters with actresses <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Richards">Kim</a> and <a href="/biography/kyle-richards">Kyle Richards</a>.</p>
<p>Hilton attended a private high school in Los Angeles, where she became close friends with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson">Michael Jackson</a>, a friendship that lasted until his death in 2009.</p>

<h2>Acting Career</h2>
<p>Hilton began her acting career in 1968 and retired from regular appearances in 1974. Her notable television credits include roles in shows such as <i>Bewitched</i>, <i>Family Affair</i>, <i>Happy Days</i>, <i>The Rockford Files</i>, and <i>The Dark</i>. At the age of 17, she was a <a href="/biography/kathy-hilton">finalist</a> for the role of Jan Brady in <i>The Brady Bunch Hour</i>. Although <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eve_Plumb">Eve Plumb</a> declined to return, the role ultimately went to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geri_Reischl">Geri Reischl</a>. In 2008, Hilton made a cameo as herself on an episode of <i>The Young and the Restless</i>.</p>

<h2>Marriage and Children</h2>
<p>At the age of 19, Kathy married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hilton">Richard Hilton</a>, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Hilton">real estate businessman</a> and heir to the Hilton hotel fortune. Together, they have four children: Paris, Nicky, Barron, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Hilton">Conrad Hilton</a>. Kathy and her mother believed early on that Paris was destined for fame, affectionately calling her "Star" during her childhood. The media quickly became familiar with the Hilton children, especially Paris and Nicky, due to their parents’ high-profile social events.</p>
<p>Kathy has described herself as a firm yet loving mother and commends Paris for her dedication and hard work.</p>

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<h2>Television and Reality Appearances</h2>
<p>In 2005, Hilton hosted the NBC reality show <i>I Want to Be a Hilton</i>. She later appeared in the 2011 reality series <i>The World According to Paris</i>, which followed the life of her daughter Paris Hilton.</p>
<p>In a 2012 interview, Kathy stated that she avoided watching <i>The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills</i>, a series that features her half-sisters <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Richards">Kim</a> and <a href="/biography/kyle-richards">Kyle Richards</a>. She mentioned that watching the show caused her emotional distress.</p>

<h2>Entrepreneurial Ventures</h2>
<p>In the 1980s and early 1990s, Hilton owned a gift and antique store named The Staircase on Sunset Plaza in Los Angeles. She later ventured into television retail, appearing on QVC in 2002 to promote merchandise, and in 2007 she launched her own skincare line on HSN.</p>
<p>Since 2012, she has been designing the Kathy Hilton Collection, a line of evening and party dresses sold in over 400 stores worldwide, including high-end retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Nordstrom.</p>

<h2>Philanthropy and Public Life</h2>
<p>Kathy Hilton is well known for her philanthropic efforts. In 2007, she organized a celebrity auction to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In 2011, she and her daughters Paris and Nicky received an award from the Starlight Children's Foundation during its 'A Stellar Night' Gala held in Century City, Los Angeles.</p>
<p>Her estimated net worth is approximately $300 million, reflecting her successes in both entertainment and business.</p>

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