(CNN)Turns out that all these years, Paris Hilton has been playing Paris Hilton.In her new YouTube Originals documentary, "This Is Paris," which debuts on September 14, Hilton talks about creating the character of "Paris Hilton," in part, to deal with a trauma from her teen years.I've watched it, and I have to admit that it was both refreshing and odd to see this side of the socialite.I'm betting I won't be alone in that assessment once people have had a chance to view the film.
Hilton is the OG of celebrities who "became famous for being famous." With her tiny dogs and humongous paychecks for club appearances, Hilton portrayed herself for many years as a seemingly vapid party girl who didn't know what Walmart was in an episode of her.
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