Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie: Queens of the 2000’s (FBF)
Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, the iconic duo of the 2000s, reunite on Call Her Daddy for a candid, emotionally raw conversation that transcends nostalgia. The episode reveals the deep, lifelong bond between the two—formed at age two, sustained through childhood inseparability, and tested by media-fueled feuds during The Simple Life. What emerges is not just a throwback to a bygone era, but a powerful testament to how trauma, fame, and miscommunication can fracture even the closest friendships. They share shocking stories: smuggling ferrets into California, kissing in sixth grade at a spin-the-bottle party, and being chased by paparazzi at 100 mph. Paris recounts being hospitalized after a paparazzi crash while her newborn son was six weeks old—highlighting the dangerous reality of 2000s celebrity culture. Yet the most striking revelation is their mutual admission that the media manufactured their rift during Season 4, not because of real conflict, but because 'drama sells.' Their reconciliation wasn’t dramatic—it was quiet, text-based, and rooted in the simple truth: they’ve been friends their whole lives. The episode culminates in their announcement of a three-part reunion special for The Simple Life, marking a rare, authentic return to a legacy that was never truly broken.
The media invented the feud between Paris and Nicole during The Simple Life Season 4—no real conflict existed, just tabloid-driven drama.
Paris was hospitalized in a paparazzi crash while her infant son was six weeks old, a trauma she still carries.
They smuggled ferrets into California as teens, sneaking into Vegas shows and shopping at the Boulevard Mall at night.
Their friendship survived because they were inseparable from age two—shared piano lessons, tap recitals, and even wore matching outfits as twins.
Nicole once believed her boyfriend cheated on her during the Peter Pan ride at Disneyland, discovered via conference call with a third party.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Welcome Back: Queens of the 2000s
Alex Cooper welcomes Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie to Call Her Daddy, setting the tone for a nostalgic yet emotionally candid reunion. The hosts express excitement about finally bringing the duo together after years of media speculation.
Childhood: From Twinhood to Teenage Chaos
The women reflect on growing up together in the same neighborhood, sharing piano lessons, tap recitals, and school life. They recall being treated as one unit by parents and never allowed to attend other sleepovers.
First Kisses, Ferrets, and Vegas at 14
“We went to Vegas and we would like her parents would go to parties and we loved this musical called starlight express. And we would sneak into the show and we would just like watch it at night.”
The 2000s Wardrobe War: Who Was More Extra?
They play a game to determine who had the better 2000s style. Nicole claims she’d wear her 21st birthday dress forever, while Paris defends her over-the-top aesthetic as the true essence of the decade.
Dating Disasters and AOL Screen Names
“I was devastated and shocked to my core when he cheated on me. I was like, where were the signs? How did you find out he cheated?”
“There'd be 20 cars all chasing me. And I just remember just like... sometimes turning around just like guys like leave me the fuck alone and they would just not stop so that would just drive me crazy.”
“It's not even like there's nothing. Nothing really happened. I mean, go ahead. Back then the media was just so toxic and they loved starting feuds between people because obviously that sold tabloids.”
“But it always reminds me of when we first met because I really threw myself into that show. It is crazy. Like I have done the same thing where I've like lied about liking something for a guy and I'm like. Then you get yourself into it and you're like, I didn't think so deep in.”
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The Simple Life
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Joel Madden
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