Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reunite at 2024 CFDA Awards ahead of Simple Life comeback
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie stole the show in breathtaking couture at the 2024 CFDA Awards on Monday evening.
The iconic 43-year-old besties – fresh from a glamorous W Magazine editorial shoot – had all eyes on them as they posed together on the red carpet at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Stars Are Blind singer Paris dazzled in a rose-embellished mini dress, while Good News star Nicole added a sophisticated edge in a sleek black figure-hugging dress.
The legendary duo, who rose to fame on The Simple Life from 2003 to 2007, led a parade of A-listers including Blake Lively and Kylie Jenner at the star-studded event.
This high-profile appearance follows their candid comments about their infamous 2005 feud as they gear up for their new show Paris & Nicole: The Encore. titled Paris & Nicole: The Encore.
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie stole the show in breathtaking couture at the 2024 CFDA Awards on Monday evening
The iconic 43-year-old besties – fresh from a glamorous W Magazine editorial shoot – had all eyes on them as they posed together on the red carpet at the American Museum of Natural History in New York.
Paris epitomized the height of glamor at the CFDAs, dazzling in a floral couture gown with her iconic blonde locks elegantly styled in a pulled back bun.
Nicole, meanwhile, exuded effortless grace in a sleeveless, long dress, which she tastefully accessorized with understated diamond earrings.
The duo lit up the red carpet with their undeniable style and charm.
In the W Magazine interview, Nicole called the feud “a little problem” in their 40-plus year friendship, and Paris said, “The world definitely made it a much bigger problem than it really was.”
When asked if the feud will be addressed on Paris & Nicole: The Encore, Nicole said, “There wasn’t necessarily a meeting between Will Smith and Aunt Viv. I know for people who followed The Simple Life, that was a really big part of it. There was a whole season where we didn’t shoot together.’
Adding, “But outside of that, our lives are so intertwined. Our relationship lasted almost 40 years. So for us, I think it was more of a little niggle.”
Paris replied, “The media at that time was very concerned with creating feuds between people and exaggerating and making up stories to sell tabloids.”
She continued, “The world definitely made a much bigger deal out of it than it really was. Nicole and I have been best friends since we were two years old. She looks like my sister.’
This high-profile appearance follows their candid comments about their infamous 2005 feud as they gear up for their new show Paris & Nicole: The Encore. titled Paris & Nicole: The Encore
Paris, the Stars Are Blind singer dazzled in a rose-embellished mini dress, while Good News star Nicole added a sophisticated edge in a sleek black figure-hugging dress
Paris embodied the height of glamor at the CFDAs, dazzling in a floral couture gown with her iconic blonde locks elegantly styled in a pulled back bun
Nicole, meanwhile, exuded effortless grace in a sleeveless, long dress, which she tastefully accessorized with understated diamond earrings.
Paris and Nicole’s famous feud struck at the height of their fame thanks to The Simple Life, the reality series that humorously transformed the socialites from LA glamor to small-town jobs.
The show’s first season debuted on December 2, 2003, propelling them to fame and spawning season two in June 2004, followed by season three in January 2005.
In April 2005, rumors of a breakup surfaced after Paris hinted that she would choose Kimberly Stewart as her co-star, later confirming this with, “It’s no big secret that Nicole and I are no longer friends.” Nicole knows what she did, and that’s all I’m ever going to say about it.”
Insiders suggested at the time that Nicole felt overshadowed by Paris, especially after the high-profile SNL hosting gig in Paris, and there were claims – though denied – that Nicole had played Paris’ 2003 sex tape at a party.
Another source believed that Nicole simply outgrew the party scene as she focused on her then-fiancé Adam Goldstein.
Despite the split, Paris and Nicole appeared to reconcile in late 2006 after Paris reportedly wanted to celebrate Nicole’s 25th birthday, leading to a fence-mending heart-to-heart.
Nicole later explained, “I can’t get mad at her for talking shit about me. We had a fight! Our struggle was so built up by the press.”
Paris echoed the sentiment, saying, “It made me sadder than any breakup with a friend. It was like the worst feeling ever.”
The duo ended The Simple Life in 2007, but are now back in action with Paris & Nicole: The Encore.
Paris Hilton, winner of the American Accessory Designer of the Year Award Raul Lopez and Nicole Richie
The show’s first season debuted on December 2, 2003, propelling them to fame and spawning season two in June 2004, followed by season three in January 2005.
In April 2005, rumors of a breakup surfaced after Paris hinted that she would choose Kimberly Stewart as her co-star, later confirming this with, “It’s no big secret that Nicole and I are no longer friends.” Nicole knows what she did, and that’s all I’m ever going to say about it.”
Despite the rift, Paris and Nicole appeared to reconcile in late 2006 after Paris reportedly wanted to celebrate Nicole’s 25th birthday, leading to a fence-mending heart-to-heart.
The duo completed The Simple Life in 2007, but are now back in action with Paris & Nicole: The Encore
Paris and Nicole’s famous feud struck at the height of their fame thanks to The Simple Life, the reality series that humorously transformed socialites from LA glamor to small-town jobs
This restart happened naturally; According to W Magazine, Nicole recalled texting Paris last year to joke about doing something for the show’s 20th anniversary.
“We gave it room to marinate, and it just felt good,” she told the outlet.
During the reboot, the pair even perform an opera inspired by their nursery rhyme “Sanasa.”
As Paris put it, “Every time I’m with Nicole, I feel like we’re teenagers again,” adding, “Nicole and I together are magical.”