Paris Hilton faced online backlash after sharing family Halloween photos dressed as Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, while her two-year-old daughter London wore a Chip costume. Critics accused the star of self-absorption, prompting Hilton to defend the wardrobe choices on October 28, 2026, by revealing her daughter chose the outfit.
Internet critics quickly took aim at Paris Hilton following an Instagram post on October 26, 2026, featuring a family photoshoot inspired by Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. While Hilton transformed into Belle in a voluminous yellow ballgown and brunette wig, her husband Carter Reum dressed as the Beast, their three-year-old son Phoenix wore a Lumière costume, and their two-year-old daughter London appeared as the enchanted teacup Chip. Social media users immediately accused Hilton of making herself the undisputed star of the holiday portraits while relegating her young children to supporting roles. One commenter called the choice next level narcissistic,
while others dismissed the toddler as a mere prop or accessory in her mother’s elaborate fairytale setup.
Paris Hilton Defends London’s Choice of Chip Costume
Amid mounting online chatter accusing her of hogging the spotlight, Hilton responded directly on October 28, 2026, to clear up why her daughter wore the teacup outfit. According to the reality star and DJ, the toddler handpicked her own character for the holiday. Beauty and the Beast is one of their favorite movies, and London said she wanted to dress up as Chip,
the reality star and DJ wrote. Behind-the-scenes footage shared by Hilton also showed the children giggling and interacting happily with their parents during the shoot, with Phoenix even attempting to sneak under his mother’s oversized hoop skirt.
Paris Hilton unveils her family’s 2026 Halloween costumes inspired by ‘Beauty and the Beast’ pic.twitter.com/ejhswsdW99
Supporters Push Back Against Internet Outrage
As the debate grew on social media platforms, plenty of fans rushed to defend the family tradition. Supporters pointed out that there was no public evidence indicating either child was unhappy with their costumes, and noted that parents should be allowed to enjoy dressing up for the holidays. Several commenters observed that Belle and the Beast represent the central romantic pairing in the classic story, making the parental costume choices a natural fit for a family theme. Other followers argued that internet critics were manufacturing outrage out of a lighthearted family moment.
Elaborate Holiday Traditions and Recent Pop Culture Homages
The Disney-themed photoshoot continues a long-running string of elaborate seasonal costumes for the family. In 2025, Hilton and her household dressed as characters from Toy Story, with Hilton taking the role of Bo Peep, Reum as Woody, Phoenix as Buzz Lightyear, and London as Jessie. The family has also coordinated other themed moments outside Halloween, such as a May 2024 trip to Hawaii where Phoenix and London wore matching tropical-print outfits. As a central figure of 2000s pop culture, businesswoman, and hotel heiress, Hilton welcomed her first child, son Phoenix, via surrogate in January 2023 with her husband Carter Reum, later expanding their family with the arrival of their daughter London. Hilton has described becoming a mother as the most special and incredible experience of her life. The reality star has also shared that London loves raiding her closet, telling the toddler that her wardrobe will all belong to her one day. Despite the online commentary surrounding the Beauty and the Beast photoshoot, the entrepreneur’s elaborate seasonal traditions continue to reach new creative heights.
