Natalie began to take small parts in local plays, but it eventually grew into large plays and larger parts on and off Broadway (such as The Seagull, Ruthless (understudied with Britney Spears) and The Diary of Anne Frank.
First known to the tabloids as "Paris the Heiress," Hilton went from party-hopping socialite to self-made entertainment brand early in the 21st century.