By 2001, Hilton had developed a reputation as a socialite, and was hailed as "New York's leading It Girl", whose fame was beginning to "extend beyond the New York tabloids".
Per tahun 2001, Hilton telah mengembangkan reputasinya sebagai seorang sosialita, dan dielu-elukan sebagai "It Girl terkemuka di New York", yang ketenarannya mulai "melampaui tabloid New York".