Paris Hilton [1]'s dream of being a mum has come true. On 24 Jan., the 41-year-old heiress and husband Carter Reum welcomed their first child [2] together, a boy, via surrogate. Hilton unveiled the news alongside a sweet photo [3] of her holding the baby's hand on Instagram, though they have yet to reveal the name. While she's previously opened up about the couple's IVF journey and desire to have children, she hadn't shared a specific timeline.
Hilton and Reum, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, have known one another for over 15 years, but they only reconnected in late 2019. The pair, who recently celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary, quickly fell in love as their friendship turned romantic. After over a year of dating, the two got engaged in February 2021 on a secluded island. They then tied the knot later that year, in November, in a lavish fairytale wedding. "You're the first one who tore down the walls I built around my heart and opened up my heart in a way that I didn't know was possible," Hilton previously said of Reum.
Prior to Reum, Hilton was engaged to model Jason Shaw, shipping heir Paris Latsis, and actor Chris Zylka. Reum, on the other hand, shares a 10-year-old daughter with former reality star Laura Bellizzi.
From anniversaries to romantic getaways, the "Stars Are Blind" [4] singer has shared glimpses of their relationship on social media, and they've continued to support one another publicly. Read about their adorable relationship milestones ahead.
November 2019: Paris Hilton and Carter Reum Reconnect
Though Hilton and Reum had known each other for 15 years, they reconnected on Thanksgiving in 2019. Hilton's friend and Reum's sister Halle Hammond invited her to spend the holiday with the family. "We just had this incredible chemistry," she told People [6] of the moment.
January 2020: Paris Hilton and Carter Reum Are Spotted Kissing
The heiress and businessman were reportedly seen kissing at Golden Globes afterparties. Shortly after, sources confirmed to People [7] and Us Weekly [Array] that the two were dating.
December 2020: Paris Hilton and Carter Reum Celebrate 1-Year Anniversary
The couple celebrated one year together in early December. For the occasion, Hilton shared a video montage of their memories on Instagram [8], offering a glimpse at their love in a lengthy caption. "I can't believe it's only been a year," she wrote. "It feels like I've been with you a lifetime! I have never felt so close to another person in my life. And that's because you're the first one who tore down the walls I built around my heart and opened up my heart in a way that I didn't know was possible."
February 2021: Paris Hilton and Carter Reum Get Engaged
Hilton and Reum got engaged on a private island, where they were celebrating the DJ's birthday with her family. Surrounded by their loved ones, Reum proposed with a giant emerald-cut diamond ring [9]. "When you find your soulmate, you don't just know it. You feel it." she shared on Instagram [10].
June 2021: Paris Hilton and Carter Reum Make Their Red Carpet Debut
The pair attended their first red carpet together for the premiere of "This Is Paris," Hilton's documentary. In the YouTube film, the socialite opened up about her childhood trauma, including the abuse she faced [11] at a boarding school in Utah.
November 2021: Paris Hilton and Carter Reum Get Married
On 11 Nov., 2021, Hilton and Reum had a fairytale wedding [12] in Bel Air, California, as documented in Peacock's "Paris in Love." They tied the knot at Hilton's late grandfather's former home. Among several bridal gowns, Hilton walked down the aisle in a showstopping Oscar de la Renta dress.
January 2023: Paris Hilton and Carter Reum Welcome Their Son
On 24 Jan., 2023, Hilton revealed she and Reum welcomed a baby boy via surrogate. "You are already loved beyond words," she wrote next to a photo of her holding the baby's hand.