How Nicky & Paris Hilton pulled off the surprise party of the year for mom Kathy

Anyone that’s ever thrown a surprise party for someone knows that keeping it a secret is the hardest part of the planning. So what do you do when that person happens to be Kathy Hilton? Well, if you’re Nicky Hilton, you team up with sister Paris to concoct an irresistible cover story, send a beautiful invitation out to some VIP guests, and stock up on lots of rosé and bubbly! Here’s how Nicky surprised her mom with a party she’ll never forget.

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What was your surprise party cover story?

We told my mom since I was in town we should do a lunch with my mom at Paris' new house and see the baby. We have been filming for season 2 of “Paris in Love” and told her she should go into glam just in case they start filming while we were there.

What was the theme?

The theme was garden party, and the heavy rains in LA brought the party inside, but we were immersed with floral designs all around. We even had a build-your-own floral bouquet cart, where guests were able to take bouquets of flowers home with them.

What inspired you and Paris to throw a surprise party for her?

My mom loves to do pranks and surprise people, so we thought we would turn the tables on her!

And what was her reaction?

The look on her face when she walked in the door and we yelled "SURPRISE!" She was so confused and then happy—it was a special moment.

More about the party

Over 90 friends and family of Kathy Hilton gathered at her daughter Paris' new home in Beverly Park to celebrate Kathy's birthday with a garden party theme The party was co-hosted by Nicky Hilton Rothschild.

Guests included Kris Jenner, Kimora Lee Simmons, Rachel Zoe, Derek Blasberg, Elisha Cuthbert, China Chow, Gigi Gorgeous, Tina Craig, Nikki Haskell, Tina Leung and Christine Chiu.

Throughout the day guests enjoyed making their own floral bouquets. The bars were decorated with floral arrangements that held the Fleurs de Prairie Rosé and Beau Joie Champagne. 

The wine and champagne were the perfect accompaniment to a menu that was modeled after the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, one of Kathy's favorites.

The birthday was filmed from set up to end for Peacock's “Paris In Love” Season 2 and is expected to air in the fall of 2023.

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