Paris Hilton Steps Out with Family, but People Can't Take Their Eyes off the Children

At what was meant to be a flawless Hollywood night celebrating her newest project, the reality icon and business mogul's stunning appearance was quickly outshined by her kids, who unintentionally stole the spotlight for a worrying reason.

Paris Hilton and her family appeared at the premiere of her newest documentary, "Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir," on January 20, 2026, at AMC The Grove 14 in Los Angeles.

But as the red carpet footage emerged online, it revealed a more concerning side of the evening, and it all centered on her two young children.

A Pink Explosion at the Premiere

The carpet wasn't red for this special event. Instead, it was pink, in true Paris fashion. Matching the glamorous theme of her documentary, the entire Hilton-Reum family showed up in looks that screamed luxury, nostalgia, and glitter.

Paris wore a floor-length pale pink gown with silver trimming across a daring neckline, complete with a matching choker.

The sleeves of the dress cascaded toward the floor, and her gloved arms added an elegant retro touch. Her hair was styled in a high bun, with two face-framing strands that gave off a perfect early 2000s vibe.

Her husband, Carter Reum, opted for a more toned-down black look, including a tailored jacket and trousers. But he didn't escape the pink entirely, as his black T-shirt featured the poster from Paris' new film, pulling him into the night's theme.

Still, it was the kids who truly turned heads. Her son, Phoenix Barron Hilton Reum, and her daughter, London Marilyn Hilton Reum, wore identical bright pink varsity-style jackets with white sleeves and sparkling pink sunglasses.

Phoenix, age two, also wore black cargo pants and white sneakers, while London, who is barely over one year old, sported a pink tutu, white tights, and a giant bow clipped onto her blonde hair.

The Internet Reacts to What Photos Didn't Show

As expected, social media lit up with compliments over the coordinated looks, with many also praising Paris as a mother. "She's such a great mama and those kids are dolls," one netizen gushed.

But once videos from the event began circulating, the tone in the comments changed.

Clips showed that while the outfits were picture-perfect, the actual moment was far from glamorous for the little ones.

Cameras caught what appeared to be London crying while the family posed for pictures, and both children looked visibly overwhelmed by the flashing lights and crowded chaos.

"Those poor children look terrified," one netizen wrote. Another added, "I saw the little girl crying at the end." Someone else echoed, "Little girl was terrified. Poor kids."

While no statements have been made by Paris or Carter yet, any parent knows that kids can get fuzzy quickly, especially with so much going on. But surprisingly, this wasn't their first time at a red carpet.

Debuting at the Academy Awards

Paris made the 2025 Oscars a family affair, sharing photos of Phoenix and London all dressed up for the glamorous night last year. Fans were captivated by the heartwarming family moment, as the comments were filled with admiration for the stylish little ones.

The heiress stunned in a dazzling silver floor-length gown matching her daughter, who looked enchanting in a shimmering silver dress, paired elegantly with tights. Meanwhile, Paris Hilton's son stole the show in his first-ever tuxedo, matching his dad.

Posting the sweet snapshots on Instagram, Paris gushed over her stylish family, “Love dressing up with my #CutesieCrew 🥰 How adorable does Phoenix look in his first tuxedo? 🥹👶🏼.”

A Netizens Respond to the Cuteness

Understandably, fans couldn’t get enough of the precious family moment, flooding the comments with love for the mini fashionistas.

One fan couldn’t get over how cute the siblings looked, gushing, “I love how Paris and London are making the same face.. future model right there! 💗💞💗 Twinning indeed 💞.”

Another captivated wrote, “Gorgeous… London looks so like her grandma Kathy😍.” A fan with similar views sweetly declared, “💗Little London A Mini @kathyhilton 💗.”

Meanwhile, Phoenix also had his fair share of admirers, with one fan adoringly commenting, “Absolutely adorable!! He has his mama’s beautiful smile. 🌴🌴⭐️⭐️🌴🌴⭐️⭐️” Another smitten individual penned, “I love how he looks just like you.”

Paris loves sharing her parenting journey on social media with her fans, who often have something to say about her posts. In 2024, the actress posted a video of Phoenix exploring the deck of a catamaran during a family boat ride.

While the sweet moment captured hearts, it also created anxiety in the comment section as fans noted something risky.

A Risky Trip on a Boat

In a TikTok video posted on her account, Paris showcased a tender moment with her son as he enjoyed a windy catamaran ride. The clip, set to a heartwarming song, showed Phoenix curiously exploring the boat on his own.

The proud mother posted the TikTok and expressed her joy at watching Phoenix explore the world. She was also grateful to be a "sliving mom."

Netizens Warn About the Danger

However, fans quickly noticed that he wasn’t wearing a life jacket, which prompted a wave of comments urging the heiress to prioritize safety during their boating adventures.

One fan wrote, "Please from one mom to another.. life jacket! ♥️ [sic]." Another commenter added, "Walking on the net 🙈🙈🙈🙈 over the open water terrified me. 😂[sic]."

Another netizen simply said, "My anxiety could never. Lol [sic]." Someone else commented, "I’m freaking out that he can literally head straight through those rails in a flash. That’s what they do. Please use a life vest. 💕💕💕 [sic]."

Luckily, not all the responses were critical. Many of her followers defended her. One fan wrote, "Can you imagine sharing your precious baby with people and all they do is tell you what you’re doing wrong! You are such a good mama!! She’s RIGHT THERE W/HIM [sic]!!!"

Another pointed out, "Do people not realise that this is a big boat with guard rails? She’s extremely close to him and it seems like he’s not coming close to the edges [sic]."

The online dispute prompted a response from the heiress herself. She shared a thankful yet firm message, addressing her followers' concerns, "Hey Mamma’s, thank you for the advice & always caring about my #CutesieCrew 🥺 It’s a big boat & my husband and I are following him around everywhere & watching like hawks. My babies are my world!🥰💗"

Balancing Stardom with Motherhood

This trip was just one example of how Paris balances her public life with motherhood. Her family has been traveling for the entire month of August, and she has shared many moments with her kids enjoying the sun and the sea.

What's more, Paris and Carter, who were married in Bel Air in November 2021, have openly shown and talked about their experiences as parents since the moment their son came into this world.

The heiress first announced Phoenix’s birth with an Instagram post saying, "You are already loved beyond words 💙," and celebrated her daughter London’s arrival with a Thanksgiving post captioned, "Thankful for my baby girl."

This online openness comes with consequences. The catamaran incident isn't the first time the heiress has faced criticism over her parenting choices. A few months ago, she posted a now-deleted TikTok of her children in forward-facing car seats, prompting safety concerns from fans.

She quickly responded by sharing a new video expressing gratitude to her followers for their helpful suggestions. She wrote, "Thanks for the mom advice, I'm new to this☺️ The #CutesieCrew is now ready for take off in the #SlivingMom van [sic]."

Even amidst the scrutiny, Paris' unwavering commitment to her children remains clear. Speaking to "Good Morning America," she opened up about everything since welcoming her kids.

"Motherhood has changed my life in every way. I've never been happier. I'm loving my mom era and my kids are my world," she said.

In an interview with CNN, Paris also talked about the challenges of being a working mom, "I have a crazy schedule. So I am learning to say no and trying to spend as much time as possible with my little ones."

While fans will always show concern and advice to other parents online, Paris and her husband will make choices that embrace their values as a family. And despite the criticism, she'll likely also continue sharing precious moments with her children and learning from any mistakes along the way.