Paris Hilton Addresses Backlash Over Her Kids’ Halloween Costumes

You’ll Be Living for Paris Hilton’s Brunette Hair Transformation for HalloweenParis Hilton wants fans to pull up a chair as she proudly presents the inspiration behind her family’s Halloween costumes. After the Simple Life alum revealed her family’s transformation into characters from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, she addressed criticism she received for dressing as lead character Princess Belle, while her daughter London, 2, wore a Chip costume and son Phoenix, 3, was Lumière. But according to Hilton—who shares her kids with husband Carter Reum—she wasn’t trying to put the spotlight on herself, but was following her daughter’s wishes. “Beauty and the Beast is one of their favorite movies,” the hotel heiress commented on an Oct. 27 Instagram Reel discussing her family’s Halloween costume. “London said she wanted to dress up as Chip. She said it was her favorite character in the movie.” And it all came together. Hilton and her family told a tale as old as time for Halloween, as she debuted their transformations on Instagram Oct. 26 with an epic family photoshoot. To become Belle, the 45-year-old traded her signature blonde hair for a brown wig, while also wearing a gold ballgown with red rose accents fit for a princess and matching elbow-length gloves for added details. And like any Disney Princess, Hilton’s Belle had her prince nearby, with her husband wearing a Beast mask, furry gloves and boots alongside his regal wear. As for Hilton and Reum’s kids, London wore a colorful dress with Chip’s face on it to dress as the enchanted teacup and son of Mrs. Potts. The little one also had a matching purple bow in her hair and wore pink Velcro sneakers. Meanwhile, her older brother Phoenix was ready to invite everyone to be his guest as he became an adorable version of the candelabra Lumière. “My life is a fairytale,” Hilton captioned the sweet family carousel, “and the magic never ends.”Brian Ziff / 11:11 MediaAnd the socialite proved there is truly magic in her family, especially with her kids, sharing a sweet behind-the-scenes video of Phoenix and London getting into some sibling shenanigans before they “locked in” and posed for photos. But, of course, the duo—who were born via surrogate only 11 months apart—made time for hugs. After all, Hilton has previously highlighted Phoenix and London’s special bond. “London and Phoenix are the twins that are always connected at the hip,” she told E! News in January. “Phoenix is the best big brother. He's so protective over her.” For more sweet photos of Hilton with her kids, be our guest and keep reading…Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for God's Love We DeliverBring Your Kids to WorkParis Hilton brought daughter London and son Phoenix—who she shares with husband Carter Reum—to the Young Hearts Friend Fest benefiting God's Love We Deliver on Jan. 28, 2025.Instagram/Paris HiltonThankfulThe Paris in Love star and her husband celebrated Thanksgiving 2024 with their kids. "Love my family so much," Paris captioned this family photo. "So grateful for my #CutesieCrew."Instagram/Paris HiltonMom's Mini-MeParis captioned this sweet snapshot in August 2024, "Nothing like being in paradise with my #CutesieCrew."Instagram/Paris HiltonLife's a BeachThe family of four took a trip to Hawaii in May 2024.Paris Hilton/InstagramLondon LifeParis and Carter cuddled up with their baby girl by the pool.Paris Hilton/InstagramSunny SlivingParis was sliving with her kids at the Grand Wailea Maui during their tropical getaway.Instagram/Paris HiltonEasy Rider"My precious little one, you are more than a dream come true. You make my life complete," Paris wrote on Instagram in January 2024. "Every day with you is a priceless gift, and I’m endlessly grateful to be your mommy." TikTok / Paris HiltonKisses From MommyThe heiress and her son appeared in a sweet TikTok posted just before New Year's Eve 2023.Instagram/Paris HiltonThink PinkAfter Paris announced that she and her husband welcomed daughter London, she posted this photo of herself and son Phoenix in front of a pink Christmas tree. She wrote in the caption of this 2023 post, "Celebrating our baby girl London with a pink Christmas!"Instagram/Paris HiltonHappiest Place on EarthParis took Phoenix to Disneyland to celebrate his first Christmas.Instagram/Paris HiltonGiving ThanksParis and Carter celebrated Phoenix's first Thanksgiving with a giant turkey feast.Instagram/Paris HiltonLittle FlyerPhoenix was already racking up frequent flyer miles before his first birthday.Instagram/Paris HiltonBurning BrightThe Simple Life alum snuggled Phoenix under a Chanel neon light.InstagramSimply AdorableThe mother-son duo shared a loving glance.Paris Hilton/ InstagramBurberry BabyLittle Phoenix rocked Burberry for his first trip to New York City.Instagram/Paris HiltonFamily MomentsNicky Hilton's daughters Lily-Grace Victoria and Theodora "Teddy" Marilyn spent some time with their baby cousin Phoenix.Instagram/Paris HiltonGood MorningParis woke up to Phoenix all dressed up in an adorable chicken beanie on Halloween morning.Instagram/Paris HiltonLittle ElmoPhoenix looked adorable dressed as Elmo for spooky season.Instagram/Paris HiltonPool DayParis and her son made a splash on Labor Day 2023.Instagram/Paris HiltonBig SmilesThe DJ and Phoenix shared a laugh during a mother-son stroll in the park.For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! 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