Paris Hilton Describes Nsfw Tape As 'Illegal' Today Amid Reflection

Paris Hilton Reflects on 2004 Tape

Paris Hilton isn't holding back when it comes to revisiting the controversial 2004 NSFW tape featuring herself and Rick Salomon, her then-boyfriend. In a candid interview, Hilton described the tape as something that would be "illegal" in today's framework, emphasizing the non-consensual nature of its release. At only 19 during the tape's filming, Hilton expressed the profound impact it had on her life and the misogynistic reactions it provoked.

Confronting the Past

Hilton shared the emotional turmoil she experienced due to the tape's release, which Salomon sold without her consent. "It was painful and humiliating," she stated, highlighting the misogyny she faced in its aftermath. The socialite revealed to The Times, "It was obviously meeting a completely wrong person at the wrong time. I just felt like the world judged me from that point on." Despite the challenges, Hilton found some solace in the fact that modern perspectives recognize the tape's release as a form of revenge porn, which is now illegal.

“People realise just how wrong it was. And that has also been healing for me, for people to be, like, wow, Paris was just a teenage girl being taken advantage of by this older guy.”

Healing and Understanding

This isn't the first time Hilton has opened up about the tape. In her memoir, she recounted feeling "weird and uncomfortable" during its filming, pressured by Salomon who promised privacy. The fear of being "dumped" drove her decisions at the time. Hilton also explored her complex feelings about her sexuality, expressing a desire to "be alive in a sensual way" while grappling with her identity.

Previously, Hilton disclosed to Vanity Fair's Inside the Hive that the tape induced "post-traumatic stress disorder" and that its impact would linger for a lifetime. Her recent reflections reveal a woman who has gained strength and insight from her past, advocating for understanding and justice in similar situations today.