MS. PRESIDENT

MS. PRESIDENT

Paris Hilton on fame, dogs, Benji, Nicole, and how she's in on the joke.


August, 2008:
NYLON editor-in-chief Marvin Scott Jarrett calls an editors' meeting and asks us, "Who's the most famous person in America?"

We yell "Lindsay!" and "Mary Kate!" and "Beyonce" all at once.

"No guys," he grins, "More famous.  Like, Paris Hilton."

And the whole room was silent. 

September 2008:
Luke Crisell flies to Los Angeles to interview Paris Hilton. For three days straight.  She turns out to be very different from what we thought.  And awesome on the photo shoot, run by Marvin and filmed by Bridget Palardy for NYLON TV.

October 2008:
We can finally share these photos with you, along with some early musings from the mouth of Paris:

What you'd expect.
“My dogs need to live nicely too!  They have a chandelier and moldings and a bed and furniture and air conditioning in their doghouse.  The closet at the top of the stairs, that’s where I keep their clothes.”

What you'd never expect.
“Every time I meet someone – someone who’s honest – they’ll always say, ‘I didn’t like you before.’  But when they meet me, they always think I’m the sweetest, most down-to-earth girl.”

What's up with Benji.
"Am I going to get married?  I don’t know when, but I would.  It’s strange!  But it works out, because Nicole [Richie] and I are like sisters.”

And yes, she gets it.
“I’m smart and I know what’s going on.  I can laugh at myself; I’m in on the joke.  I know what you guys think of me, and I’m going to play into it and make you laugh at the same time.”

Want more?  Read the magazine (like, hello...). Check out the outtakes from our cover shoot below.  Then tune into NYLON TV and see Paris announce her running mate for president.  Don't worry, it's not Nicky...




This story was published on October 15, 2008.


CONTENT RATING: ( 93 )

TANA

10/17/2008


BOO! What happened to the artistic feel of NYLON? I would like THAT. Not some face that EVERYONE knows. BOO! - Not a happy customer

Emily

10/17/2008


Not impressed I started reading nylon because it was different from all the others not Paris Hilton trying to be cool I cant believe nylon has come to this! :(

Signe

10/17/2008


Such a disappointment... Nylon's been getting worse and worse for the past year and a half, and I knew that the day would come where Paris Hilton would grace your cover-- and that that would be the day that I stopped reading Nylon.

ERin

10/17/2008


Is this a joke? After teasing us with Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie, I knew you would eventually put Paris on your cover and that would be the day I would have to stop subscribing.

lydia

10/17/2008


Why do you do stuff like this? It's like you know what we want and you do the opposite.

Lindsay

10/17/2008


Why? Why would you EVER put Paris on the cover of Nylon? She belongs on the covers of the Enquirer and People, definitely not Nylon.

AQUA

10/17/2008


ok..... after seeing the pics, i feel worse. nylon u guys made a bad bad decision on picking her as a cover girl. the clothes arent even her style! i prefer to see her in elle (not vogue..) than here!!!! aaaahhhh poo.

andreah

10/17/2008


No offense Nylon, but Paris Hilton!?!?!?!?!... ughh the reason I read this magazine is to escape the typical "Whores of Hollywood" and read about interesting up and coming/independent artists and actress'. oi vey. anyway I hope you take into consideration that there are a lot of fans like me that feel the same way. Paris Hilton was NOT who I would have ever expected from your mag.... oh well whats done is done. Anyway, i will forgive you this one time. dont let it happen again. ;) <3 my best + all the rest Andreah

dani

10/17/2008


NOT happy with seeing her on the cover. A definite disappointment. :(

dani

10/17/2008


NOT happy with seeing her on the cover. A definite disappointment. :(

sadie

10/18/2008


i'm shocked what is happening to nylon!!

Corie

10/18/2008


very dissapointing Nylon. Paris Hilton, really? The whole reason I read Nylon is to get away from this sort of thing!

Ina

10/18/2008


You must be joking.

morgan

10/18/2008


I'm sure you get the point with all of the other entries, but oh my god. Really? Paris Hilton? Have you seen her shows? I don't care how smart she claims she is. A smart woman would never act like she acts. I'm pretty sure if I met her I'd see right through whatever sweet act she puts on. I can't believe Nylon would ever promote her or anything she stands for. Period.

Desiree

10/18/2008


Why on my birthday month? ..Lame choice... Nylon was my coolio escape from lameos like her. BLAH!

erika

10/18/2008


oh my god really? i love your magazine because it introduced new, interesting, and creative people, not someone who "plays" dumb but says shes really smart. plz don't do this again!!!

Gabrielle

10/18/2008


I agree with what almost everyone else is saying here.. i love hearing about new and up comming people who aren't on the cover of a million other magazines, that's i why nylon is my favorite magazine! i was so disjointed to see Paris friken Hilton on the cover of this months one! i dont care how 'down-to-earth' she thinks she is, she has a wardrobe for her dogs? enough said.

Shelby

10/18/2008


"Paris: For President?" Terrible. I used to be a die-hard reader of Nylon. Not so much anymore!

megan

10/18/2008


WELL everyone is criticizing this so ill just say that paris hilton is the shit and a huge fashion icon so why not have her on the magazine? chill out everyone.

Sad

10/18/2008


Blech. I thought you were better than this. Paris Hilton is a dissapointment. I thought this was supposed indidualistic. Not some trash magazine. I'm upset completey.

Sad

10/18/2008


Blech. I thought you were better than this. Paris Hilton is a dissapointment. I thought this was supposed indidualistic. Not some trash magazine. I'm upset completey.

stephiee.s

10/18/2008


i actually like paris hilton and having her on the cover is good cos then othah people will see what kind of person she is. i dont know... i think it was a good choice...my perspective anyways...

Katie

10/18/2008


Yeah, the interview and photoshoot probably don't suck. However, it's clear that she changed herself and did this interview differently than she does others. We need people on the cover who represent what Nylon is all the time-not just when they're doing a story for Nylon. On a typical day, there is nothing Nylon about Paris Hilton.

Jessi D

10/18/2008


I love Paris and i think she looks fabulous i'm glad she made the cover and whats so wrong with Paris...nothing is

cRiis

10/18/2008


I Love You Pariis (L. She looks very glamorous and fabulous

posie

10/18/2008


GAG MEEEE. are you for real, nylon? i thought you were better than this. :'(

Lux

10/18/2008


Really Nylon? Paris Hilton? You guys are supposed to put people on the cover who are innovative, doing something worthwhile. And you choose Paris Hilton, wow.

VGM

10/18/2008


Paris in the cover of nylon? omg... I did not see this comming :( je n'aimes pas cette issue.. cant wait for the next one.. i refuse to buy this one.

kellie

10/18/2008


i think paris hilton was a great choice for the november cover of NYLON. she is beautiful and soo sooo famous/infamous. i am very excited to read this issue because after watching her show on mtv i truely believe that she is down-to-earth and a nice person. everyone is saying how they wont be reading this issue and how they are dissapointed that the cool edgy NYLON has lost its touch and though i agree with parts of what they are saying they will still put the NYLON touch on her spread and i am confident that there will be many up-and-comers throughout the issue, maybe they just arn't right for the cover . xoxo

shannyn

10/18/2008


this isn't what nylon is about....is it? let's just abide by the general rule that anyone with a reality show on mtv is out.

U.

10/19/2008


Seriously? I sometimes wonder about the choices Nylon has been making these past few years as to who is placed on their cover... I mean, Cory Kennedy, okay roll my eyes, but Paris Hilton? We had to take it there? I'm glad Nylon has to start putting people on its cover who did not necessarily have to work that much, if ever in their life. She's famous/infamous for partying and whoring it up, not necessarily a good thing to be famous for. Fashion icon? I think not. Most of what I will say is, this is just a HOT HOT HOT mess. Never again!! I still have much love for Nylon.

Megan

10/19/2008


disgusting

loreli

10/19/2008


one issue i aint buyin

erin

10/19/2008


Seriously, put kristen stewart on the cover or taylor swift...anyone but paris hilton.

Olivia

10/19/2008


I think I turned to NYLON because it was an alternate fashion magazine; young, tasteful and original with a selection of current articles that fed my interests. But to feature Paris Hilton on the November issue and neglect other coming and independent individuals? Really NYLON, really? Does Paris Hilton possess the qualities your magazine wants to embody? You know, transparent and slightly whorish. I suppose it's a good thing then that I chose not to subscribe because... You must be joking.

INDIVIDUAL

10/19/2008


NOO!! why??? oh why why?? im quite sure this is going to be your lowest selling issue.

shontal

10/19/2008


I am ever faithful to Nylon and I don't care that Paris is on the cover. People judge her to harshly anyways.

Sarah

10/19/2008


Oh. My. God. I think I just died a little inside.

Andi

10/19/2008


honestly i'm pretty shocked. i think that you should have reserved the cover for some upcoming star who HASN'T had their share of fame.

sharon

10/19/2008


oh dear. Nylon, I think it's been made quite clear how your people feel about this. This is just one big bad horrible mistake, so give us a good december issue, with someone like meg white on the cover and we'll forgive you. oh dear. I am sort of in disbeleif.

jenny

10/19/2008


im so disappointed in you Nylon. i loved you guys, for your indie passion and view of the world. now, what happenedd? paris hilton?! that was a mistake. not only that, its the contents inside the magazine, i find myself bored with some of it. i mean, some of its great but the other some of it, bores me. im ending my subscription. =(

Kristyna

10/19/2008


Please tell me you are joking. Pleaseeee....

April

10/19/2008


Honestly I really don't have a problem with Paris Hilton but she is so not a Nylon girl! Its kind of disappointing to see Zoey Deschanel on the cover and then go on to see Paris Hilton :/ .

Dori

10/19/2008


"ms.president" ?? that would make so much more sense if she actually voted for anything. come on nylon, did you honestly think most people were going to like this cover with HER on it. To me she symbolizes the death of the truly talented American celebrity.

Lindsay

10/19/2008


Fuck, I want my subscription money back!

audrey

10/20/2008


Please Nylon....seriously....Paris is a little desperate don't you think

Cate

10/20/2008


Its really disappointing when you promote being stupid for fame.

ANDREW

10/20/2008


LOVE NYLON LOVE PARIS THE PERFECT PEOPLE TO RUN OUR COUNTRY. MHMMMMMMMMMM :))))))))

memaw

10/20/2008


just because its paris hilton doesnt mean its gonna change into seventeen magazine or one of those other girly little magazines its still nylon get over it people

daphne

10/20/2008


um...WHAT????? i...don't know how to feel about this.

kay

10/20/2008


everyone needs to chill out. paris is beautiful and a fashion icon. she deserves to be on the cover. freakin can't stand corey kennedy and her lazy eyes, discusting hair and meth face.

kay

10/20/2008


everyone needs to chill out. paris is beautiful and a fashion icon. she deserves to be on the cover. freakin can't stand corey kennedy and her lazy eyes, discusting hair and meth face.

campbell

10/20/2008


is lauren conrad your december cover? or even better, one of those other girls from the hills?

Ollie

10/20/2008


Paris >>>> Cory Kennedy hipster scum You people need to chill out and stop judging people who aren't "indie" and "alternative" enough for you.

Juliet

10/20/2008


What you see in tabloids about Paris is not what she is really like. Read the article! Be open to different cover possibilities. And, it's my birthday month!

PAM

10/21/2008


I'm disappointed in you Nylon. Paris lacks style and smarts. II don't care if the person the cover is indie or not.

Sarah

10/21/2008


I'm on the fence on this one because I've warmed up to Paris a bit. I think she's matured quite a bit from the Paris we all saw a few years ago. While she isn't my initial idea of a NYLON girl, I'm just SOSOSOSO thankful, rumors aside, that Miley isn't on the cover. Now that would be a fast crash & burn.

Alexa-Jade

10/21/2008


Oh, please. calm down guys, their trying a new feel for this month. geeeeeeeez

um no.

10/21/2008


um no. k thanks.

Ace

10/21/2008


Wow. My subscription laspsed in August ago, and I was logging on to re-subscribe... but nevermind. I don't want to see this girl on the cover of any magazine, especially not this one. This is NYLON. I really expect better. It's good that she's "in on the joke," but the thing is, most of us aren't laughing. We're just rolling our eyes and changing the channel.

ALLY

10/21/2008


I LOVE PARIS HILTON, YOU ARE ALL STUPID GIRLS

ALLY

10/21/2008


HAHAHA AND I AGGREE WITH OLLIE, DON'T HATE PEOPLE BECAUSE THEY AREN'T WERID AND NOT "INDIE"

U.

10/22/2008


Please, all of you saying we think she's not "indie" enough for the magazine need to seriously get over yourselves. Its not about being "alternative" enough, its about embodying the qualities Nylon holds for individuals who grace its cover. One of which, is being a trendsetter, or being unique, and in this department, Ms. Hilton fails. I do not ever think of her as being in the same sentence as fashion icon. Another is carrying yourself with somewhat class, or atleast being a unique person, not something I can associate with Paris. She's gotten famous for partying almost 24 hours, has no real talents, and has used her undeserved fame to get the movie roles, or fashion campaigns some of you will cite as things she's done, when in fact she only got it because of the reasons mentioned before. How about we put someone on the cover who isn't infamous for whoring herself, having a night vision scandalous tape, and isn't a heiress who probably hasn't had to work that much in her life to get anything? Seriously, Nylon.

deanna

10/22/2008


seriously, nylon could have chosen someone different. what a silly mistake, ...ugh

deanna

10/22/2008


seriously, nylon could have chosen someone different. what a silly mistake, ...ugh

Ellie

10/22/2008


Peps ! chillax ! oh goodness. I feel sorry for the Nylon staff all their hard work into this issue and all they get back is mostly negativity. Didn't you read what it said? when they found our they were having Paris Hilton on the cover the room went silent ? Common people Alice Greene from twilights in it! she looks way pretty! Forgive me if I'm wrong because I live in Australia, isn't this the month the US is voting? Didn't PH make a kinda-not-really funny ad to run for President? Look on the light side! I LOVE NYLON !

fsgsh

10/22/2008


“My dogs need to live nicely too! They have a chandelier and moldings and a bed and furniture and air conditioning in their doghouse. The closet at the top of the stairs, that’s where I keep their clothes." come on nylon, choose someone who doesnt say this!

WTF

10/22/2008


WTF? this is stupid

Rachel

10/22/2008


don't hate.

Rachel

10/22/2008


don't hate.

TheSamanthaStarling.com

10/23/2008


I was honestly about to subscribe until I saw this. I read some of these commets that say "just because she's not indie/alternative enough..."... if I'm not mistaken, I thought that's what Nylon was? Also, durring the last election, Paris took part in P. Diddy's "Vote or die" campaign. Paris hadn't even registered to vote that year. So, I guess that means... you do the math.

Rose

10/23/2008


Duudes quit hatin! You guys obviously didn't read the article or take the time to. And by thinking Nylon is conforming by putting Paris on the cover only shows how much of a conformist you are for thinking so.

wtf

10/24/2008


so is miley cyrus going to be on the cover of the december issue?

nagat gutted

10/24/2008


paris hilton. cory kennedy. peaches geldof. britney spears. kim stewart. who cares? they'll die off in a coupel of years from drug addiction and alcohol posioning.

Jacquelyn

10/24/2008


GIVE NYLON A BREAK. You guys are only mad because you don't like Paris! You know, picking Paris is such a NYLON thing to do! I mean, no one expected them to do it. Plus, I think it's hilarious. I don't like her myself, but I found it great that NYLON picked her. It just makes this magazine all the better. Some of you are making a big deal because Paris isn't "indie" enough. Mary-Kate, Scarlett, and all the others aren't exactly "indie" either. They're practically the same level as Paris. Besides, I think picking Paris is funny because NYLON might like her because she was scandalous and all the stupid things she does.

omg.

10/26/2008


why nylon? WHY? this is pathetic. you guys are literally pathetic. paris hilton is on NYLONS new issue? why should I ever read nylon again.. ever? low. no breaks for you.

Mel

10/27/2008


I've never been so disappointed in a Nylon issue in my life. Paris? Really?

Mel

10/27/2008


but PS, I still love Nylon :o)

Milan

10/28/2008


I definite agree with this: "I am ever faithful to Nylon and I don't care that Paris is on the cover. People judge her to harshly anyways." AND, everyone shut up, posting the same "OMG WHAAAT PARIS HILTON SO DISAPPOINTED IN YOU NYLON" comment does NOT change the fact she is on it! Get over it. Thank the stars it isn't MILEY CYRUS. Honestly.

WELLA

10/28/2008


Could Paris Hilton do something useful in her life for once? Like donate some money to the starving & homeless that need it, aside of the purchase of a new designer bag? C’mon now! & leave NYLON alone, they did lovely photoshoot, Paris Hilton if just annoying :D

SallyBeu

10/28/2008


her dogs have AC in their dog houses? are you kidding me? ahahaha!!! wow & i totally agree with wella..

Becki22

10/28/2008


"What you'd never expect. “Every time I meet someone – someone who’s honest – they’ll always say, ‘I didn’t like you before.’ But when they meet me, they always think I’m the sweetest, most down-to-earth girl.” " This is exactly what I would expect her to say about herself.

DENORA

10/29/2008


ummmmmm whaatttt ???? is this a joke . i dont think its funny. when i came to this website and saw paris effing hilton i litterally dropped my jaws. NYLON this is so upsetting. definatly not buying nov. issue. please please dont pick some other lame dumb whore that does nothing with her life except pretends she is dumb to be on your next issue. this is really disapointing i cant even tell you. :(

magz

10/29/2008


like omg omg you guyyyzzz so cannot put paris hilton on the cover, 'cos that's like so not cool these days. get over it kids. nylon can feature whoever they want, its a great magazine and i think the article in general was really well done. none of you have the right to judge paris anyways, for all you know she might be a really cool girl. if you're not all fixated on tabloids like you say you are, why would you base your opinion of someone on how often they appear in them? honestly, i think paris is great. and so is nylon. so yuuuuppp : )

felicia

10/30/2008


Give Paris a break guys. Lets be honest, you'd all wish you were as rich as her.. don't get all jealous now.

coco

10/30/2008


i cant even comprehend this. i mean do they want to lose readers? nothing else makes sense at this point.

coco

10/30/2008


i cant even comprehend this. i mean do they want to lose readers? nothing else makes sense at this point.

sarah jean

11/04/2008


WOW! You guys are pathetic complainers!!! Get real! It doesn't matter who is on the cover, NYLON is the best mag ever. And to IZ...whoever you are... PLEASE! Could you complain anymore? Paris for prez...it's only a joke. Laugh at it, stop freaking out. Its NYLON! Not TIME magazine. Its OK to put Paris on the cover. She's HOT. and so is NYLON. Keep it up NYLON :)

Sandra Dee (Grease Lightning)

11/07/2008


This must be one of the funniest things I've ever read. All you skinny-jean wearing idiots are mad at Paris because "all she does is party all the time and has no talent." Wow. How ironic. You girls look upto talentless cunts like Razorlight and Peaches Geldof because they're indie and wear orange and green tops. But, the fact is, all celebrities are the same nowadays. They put as little hard work as they can into their "job" and spend the rest of that time buying clothes, snorting coke and getting papped coming out of a nightclub at 3am. Please, how is Paris any different from whatever fucking troll was on the cover of Nylon last month? Or the month before that? It's magazines like this and Vogue which stem the problem. And the saddest thing of all, is that you people consider your reaction to a fucking magazine cover to be normal. "Ooohh, boo-hoo. Paris Hilton's on the cover. I can't buy Nylon this month." Shut up, there's thousands of people who still can't get access to clean drinking water and this is 2008. But, it's ok I suppose. Maybe we should send Agyness Dean over to Africa with some Armani clothes and free copies of Nylon. That would make everything better. You pricks.This must be one of the funniest things I've ever read. All you skinny-jean wearing idiots are mad at Paris because "all she does is party all the time and has no talent." Wow. How ironic. You girls look upto talentless cunts like Razorlight and Peaches Geldof because they're indie and wear orange and green tops. But, the fact is, all celebrities are the same nowadays. They put as little hard work as they can into their "job" and spend the rest of that time buying clothes, snorting coke and getting papped coming out of a nightclub at 3am. Please, how is Paris any different from whatever fucking troll was on the cover of Nylon last month? Or the month before that? It's magazines like this and Vogue which stem the problem. And the saddest thing of all, is that you people consider your reaction to a fucking magazine cover to be normal. "Ooohh, boo-hoo. Paris Hilton's on the cover. I can't buy Nylon this month." Shut up, there's thousands of people who still can't get access to clean drinking water and this is 2008. But, it's ok I suppose. Maybe we should send Agyness Dean over to Africa with some Armani clothes and free copies of Nylon. That would make everything better. You pricks.

Diana

11/17/2008


I feel quite insulted that you chose Paris Hilton to represent the American people. There are loads of talented American celebrities out there...and you choose her. Wow. How wonderful.

Diana

11/17/2008


I feel quite insulted that you chose Paris Hilton to represent the American people. There are loads of talented American celebrities out there...and you choose her. Wow. How wonderful.

Anonymous

11/17/2008


It really sucks that you'd promote Paris Hilton (one of the biggest plagues upon society). LAME!

product/81

11/24/2008


loved the issue and think it´s awesome that you featured Paris from a diff POV. she´s clearly a lot cooler than what people think and super smart. i mean c´mon...look at her business sense! people need to stop trashin´ + start lovin´ peace n love


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