Paris Hilton enjoyed a memorable celebration with her longtime friend, Nicole Richie, over the weekend. On Sunday, September 22, the 43-year-old socialite took to Instagram to post a collection of stylish snapshots from Nicole Richie’s 43rd birthday party, reflecting their enduring friendship from their days on The Simple Life.
“Had a blast celebrating with my Virgo queens @NicoleRichie & @SofiaGrainge! 🥰,” Paris wrote in the caption. “Happy Birthday, Nicole!✨🎂✨#VirgoFest♍️ #SlivingMoms🔥🔥🔥.” In the first image, Nicole is seen embracing Paris and Sofia Richie Grainge, with all three wearing playful “Virgo Baby” headbands as they posed for the camera.
Paris Hilton celebrated Nicole Richie’s 43rd birthday with stylish snapshots from the Virgo-themed party
For the event, Nicole dazzled in a bronze silk dress with a deep V-neck, while 26-year-old Sofia donned an oversized plaid high-neck blouse paired with black trousers. Paris completed the stylish trio with a chic mesh midi dress featuring velvet accents and long sleeves.
The photo series continued with a sepia-toned shot of Nicole glancing over her shoulder at the camera, while Paris, in the background, chatted with other guests. Another group shot included celebrity stylists Jamie Mizrahi and Liat Baruch posing alongside Nicole and Paris.
Paris also shared several more moments, including photos of her and Sofia smiling warmly, additional outtakes from the group shot, and a candid of Paris grinning at Sofia. Sofia showed her appreciation in the comments, writing, “Love you so much sis!!!😍🫶🏼🤍🤎.” Kathy Hilton, Paris’ mother, also chimed in to wish Nicole well, adding an enthusiastic array of heart and cake emojis: “❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏💝🎂🎂🎂💝🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘😘.”
On September 21, Nicole’s actual birthday, Paris honored their bond with a nostalgic Instagram video celebrating their long-lasting friendship. “It’s like we’re teenagers again every time we hang out,” Paris said in the voiceover. “We laugh non-stop. Happy Birthday, Bill. Love, Sill.”
The video montage showcased scenes from their time on The Simple Life (2003-2007) mixed with newer footage. It included clips of Paris and Nicole dressed as Sonic mascots, juxtaposed with a recent clip of them playfully toasting with Sonic drinks on a sidewalk.
Paris captioned the video, “Happy Birthday to my Bill, @NicoleRichie! 👯♀️🎉👑 So many unforgettable memories 🥹 Can’t wait for everyone to see what’s next for us 😉🥰✨ Love you, sis! 💖 #Sanasa.”
The duo was also spotted filming a reunion episode of The Simple Life reboot in Beverly Hills in August, where they wore glamorous gowns for the occasion. Paris donned a matte black corset dress with a dramatic skirt, accessorized with opera gloves, sunglasses, and a diamond necklace, while Nicole opted for a sleek floor-length halter dress with a daring slit, also sporting sunglasses. They posed in front of the Saban Theatre, where a sign read, “Paris & Nicole the Encore.”
Earlier in 2024, Lionel Richie opened up about his daughter’s friendship with Paris and their influence on each other, especially with their return to reality TV. “They might be older, but those two haven’t changed a bit, believe me,” he joked. “I was always on edge watching them during The Simple Life—like when they drove backwards on the freeway. But I’m happy they’re back.”
Despite his initial concerns, Lionel expressed his full support for Nicole and Paris, adding, “I’m so proud of them both.”
