Kathy Hilton is an American socialite, fashion designer, actress, and television personality born on March 13, 1959, in Manhattan, New York. She is the mother of socialite Paris Hilton and fashion designer Nicky Hilton, and the half-sister of Kim Richards and Kyle Richards from "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." Kathy began her career as a child actress in the late 1960s, later moving into business with a gift and antique store, and launching home and beauty lines. She is also known for her philanthropic work and has appeared regularly on the reality TV show "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" as a friend of the housewives. She is married to Rick Hilton, with whom she has four children.