Paris Hilton revealed for the first time why she created the image of a dumb blonde

Over the past few years, Paris Hilton has gradually lifted the veil on her life, sharing shocking details of her past with the public. The socialite has already spoken about the sexual and physical abuse she experienced and shared her motherhood experience. However, recently the celebrity made another unexpected confession, revealing the true background of her famous "doll-like" image, to which she has remained faithful for many years.

According to Paris's candid admission, her glamorous image is a direct consequence of her traumatic past. The years spent in a boarding school for girls, where the future star was subjected to abuse and faced negative experiences with peers, left deep emotional scars. Hilton admitted that she consciously chose the image of a naive blonde as a way to protect herself from painful memories and unwanted questions.

"I created this Barbie doll, 'perfect life', character that would be like a mask. I didn't want to talk about certain things. People wouldn't even think to ask any traumatizing questions. It was a whole defense against pain," she shared in a candid interview with Grazia magazine.

Notably, Paris's decision to publicly speak about the abuse she experienced at boarding school was dictated not only by a desire to free herself from the burden of the past but also by a desire to change the system. According to the Daily Mail, thanks to the celebrity's active position, it was possible to achieve the adoption of a law to stop child abuse in state institutions, including hospitals and schools. Now the Hollywood star hopes that she will be perceived as a "legendary" personality.

However, Paris doesn't seem to realize that for many fans, she has long been a legend. The only difference is that now, having revealed her true story, she will be able to gain the respect of those who previously viewed her glamorous image with distrust and skepticism.