Paris Hilton just dropped a dose of early-2000s nostalgia, and fans are living for it. To celebrate the Fourth of July, the reality star and entrepreneur took to Instagram to share a series of throwback photos featuring herself and longtime bestie Nicole Richie in peak Simple Life era fashion. Her caption? โSliving in the USA. Happy 4th of July!โ, a nod to her signature catchphrase that blends โslayingโ and โliving.โ
From posing on a patriotic motorcycle in red heels and leopard print to lounging in retro swimwear with daisy-ducktail pigtails and pastel cocktails, the snaps ooze Y2K energy. One standout shot features Paris rocking a cropped American flag sweater with low-rise jeans, reminding fans that sheโs always been ahead of the fashion curve. Another shows her striking a sultry pose on a red vintage car in a white ringer tee and denim shorts, fully channeling her all-American glam-girl vibe.
The carousel of images also includes Richie beside her, both flaunting glittering tans, glossy lips, and signature blonde locks, perfectly encapsulating the carefree, over-the-top aesthetic that made them cultural icons.
Fans couldnโt get enough of the post, flooding the comments with praise. Many called the duo โicons,โ โlegends,โ and โOGs,โ while others referred to Paris as โthe true Princess of America.โ Some even campaigned for her to run for office, writing โParis for president,โ while others simply gushed over her look, calling her a โgorgeous angel.โ And, of course, several fans celebrated the walk down memory lane, with comments like โLove these, the throwbacks, omg so iconic.โ
Nicole Richie Opens Up About Paris Hilton Rift
The post comes amid renewed interest in the famous duoโs lifelong friendship, especially following their emotional reunion for the Peacock series Paris & Nicole: The Encore. In a 2024 interview with People, Nicole reflected on the well-documented rift that occurred in their 20s, an off-screen drama that played out during season four of The Simple Life, which aired in 2006.
โI think anytime you are separated from your loved ones, it’s not the best moments,โ Nicole said. โBut Paris and I have more of a sisterhood than I would say, a standard friendship.โ She continued, โWe’ve been in each other’s lives for as long as I can remember since we were 2. So this is just, it’s life and it’s just been so exciting to be able to shoot this show again. It was great.โ
Their brief falling-out is now seen as just a small bump in a friendship that has endured for decades, one marked by unforgettable fashion, headline-making adventures, and, now, a nostalgic comeback that fans have been dreaming about. Because whether itโs 2004 or 2025, Paris and Nicole still know how to sliv.
