Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton, hotel heiress, and socialite, shot to stardom after appearing on “The Simple Life” and sought the spotlight through many means, including publishing, entrepreneurship, music, and film roles. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Hilton revealed that she frequently hears the snap of cameras even when none are nearby. That shows how much of a newsmaker she was.

The image on the right attests to her notoriety as a wild party girl of the era. Even though she seemed to be having a good time, the photographer seemed to have been distracted by her sitting style when he took this not-so-flattering picture.