Paris Hilton was devastated when she discovered that her intimate video was going to be exposed to the public, causing her world to crumble.
After Hilton’s ex released their scandalous tape together, chaos ensued, making it one of the most infamous celebrity leaks in history, according to RadarOnline.com.
In his book, “Walking Disaster: My Life Through Heaven and Hell,” Deryck Whibley, the former boyfriend of Hilton and the frontman of Sum 41, reveals a shocking revelation. According to Whibley, towards the end of their relationship, Hilton became aware of rumors suggesting that her ex-partner intended to release an explicit video of their intimate moments.
In his words, he expressed, “Despite the invasion of privacy, she displayed her intelligence by transforming the situation into a beneficial outcome. I truly admire her dedication to advocacy. She truly embodied the qualities of a leader, someone who knows how to take charge and maintain that position.”
In her book, “Paris: The Memoir,” the 43-year-old shared her personal experience of dating the rocker in 2003. She candidly expressed the impact of the infamous leak, stating, “I felt like my life was over, and in many ways, it was… Certainly, the career I had envisioned was no longer possible.”
In his memoir, Deryck Whibley candidly admits that everything went wrong after the leak.
After the tape was released, Hilton openly admitted that she had no idea it would be made public. This led to Salomon filing a defamation lawsuit against the television personality. In response, Hilton retaliated by countersuing over the unauthorized release of the film.
Salomon eventually withdrew his defamation suit, but Hilton achieved a victory of her own by agreeing to receive a share of the profits from the tape’s distribution.
As part of the settlement, Hilton also received over $400,000 from Salomon and Red Light District Video.
In 2004, Hilton’s infamous s– tape, “1 Night in Paris,” was made available to the public.
Paris Hilton, the hotel heiress, has not only released two albums, with her most recent being in 2024, but she has also ventured into the world of podcasting with her show, “I Am Paris.”
Additionally, she has showcased her acting skills in various films, including “House of Wax.” Moreover, Hilton is all set to grace our television screens once again, as she teams up with her former “The Simple Life” co-star, Nicole Richie, for a new series called “Paris & Nicole.”
Rick Salomon, who was the socialite’s boyfriend at the time, decided to release the film and ended up facing a lawsuit from Hilton.