Paris HiltonandCarter Reumhave been livingthe simple lifesince becoming husband and wife — as simple as one would expect for a hotel heiress, DJ and reality TV star.
The coupletied the knotat a private estate in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2021. The bride and groom weresurrounded by family and friends, includingKim Kardashian,Emma Roberts,Kyle RichardsandNicole Richie.
"We ended the night with dancing and raging to a DJ set. It was the best day and night of my life," Hilton wrote in a blog post onher official websitethe day after her wedding. "If I could do it all again I would in a heartbeat. I was incredibly happy being surrounded by so many loved ones and for everyone to be catching up and letting loose and celebrating."
Hilton and Reumbegan dating in November 2019andgot engagedin February 2021. Ahead of their special day, theParis in Lovestar called Reum her "perfect match."
"This feels like it was always meant to happen," she told PEOPLE. "I feel like this is meant to be."
In the two years that followed, Hilton and Reum welcomed two children together. They had firstborn son,Phoenix Barron Hilton Reum, via surrogate in January 2023 and announced the arrival of daughter London in November that year.
Here's everything to know about Paris Hilton's husband, Carter Reum.
He's an entrepreneur and venture capitalist
In 2016, Reum and his brother, Courtney, co-founded M13, whose mission is to "help founders make better decisions and win in their category,"per the company's LinkedIn.
M13'sclient rosterincludes Lyft, Pinterest, Bonobos, Daily Harvest, Class Pass, Snapchat and more.
Reum and Courtney also co-founded the alcohol brand VEEV Spirits in 2007.According to Cision PR Newswire, they sold their majority stake in the company in 2016.
He worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs
Per Reum's LinkedIn, he previously worked at Goldman Sachs in the investment banking division from 2004 to 2006. Some of his clients included Under Armour and Vitamin Water.
His father was a successful business executive
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Reum is the son of late business executive W. Robert, the former president, chairman and CEO of Amsted Industries, whichForbesvaluedat $3.4 billion in 2022.
He's an author
In 2018, Reum and his brother, Courtney, co-authored the bookShortcut Your Startup: Ten Ways to Speed Up Entrepreneurial Success. In the book, the two siblings provide guidance on how to succeed in business.
The siblings have also contributed articles toInc.magazine.
He has a daughter with former reality star Laura Bellizzi
Reum has a daughter with former reality star Laura Bellizzi, who appeared on the 2010 VH1 showSecrets of Aspen. A rep for Reum confirmed the news in aPage Sixreportjust days after he and Hilton tied the knot.
According to legal records filed in 2020 and seen by the outlet, Reum never took a paternity test but signed a document acknowledging that he is the father.
"The people who this story matters to have known about it for 10 years," a rep for Reum said. "Carter supports this child. While he does not have a traditional father-daughter relationship with her, he has provided for her since she was born and will continue to do so."
He's a longtime friend of the Hilton family
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Hilton told PEOPLE in 2020 that she's known Reum for 15 years. The two started dating after she attended his sister Halle Hammond'sThanksgivingcelebrations.
"We just had this incredible chemistry," she recalled. "We had our first date and haven't spent a night apart since. It's pretty amazing."
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He's a Los Angeles Rams fan
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In February 2022, Reum and Hilton werespotted cheering on the Ramswhen they faced the Cincinnati Bengals at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles.
Their matching jerseys were complete with the No. 11 — a nod toHilton's favorite time of dayand her wedding date.
He and Hilton binged Schitt's Creek during quarantine
Hiltongifted Reum a life-sized portraitof the couple for his 40th birthday. The painting was inspired by the artwork seen onSchitt's Creek.
"It's their favorite show they've bingedduring quarantine," a source told PEOPLE of the painting, based on a photo of the two from Hilton's parents' 2019Christmasparty.
He married Hilton in 2021
After asking for Hilton's hand in marriage in 2021, the couple exchanged "I dos" at a private estate in Los Angeles on Nov. 11, 2021.
"My forever begins today... ✨💍 11/11 💝," the socialitecaptioned an Instagram postof her dressed in one of twoOscar de la Renta gownsshe wore at the ceremony.
In addition to family and friends in attendance, Paris' younger sister,Nicky Hilton Rothschild, was her maid of honor, and Reum's brother Courtney was one of his groomsmen.
See Every Single Stunning Photo from Paris Hilton and Carter Reum's Wedding
The duo's fairytale wedding wasa three-day celebrationwhere the newlyweds and their closest family and friends enjoyed live performances byDemi LovatoandKim Petrasand aNeon Carnivalafterparty at the Santa Monica Pier.
He and Hilton documented their wedding on Paris in Love
The bride and groom captured their romantic wedding on the two-episode finale of the 2021 Peaco*ck docuseriesParis in Love.
Following her honeymoon, Hilton opened up to PEOPLE in January 2022 about married life with Reum.
"I love being a wife," she said. "We've been so close and inseparable the past two years together, so it's always felt like we're married."
Hilton recalled her favorite memory from the nuptials, telling PEOPLE, "I loved the moment during my wedding ceremony when I decided to go off from what I wrote in my vows and just spoke truly from the heart. It was such a pure moment."
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"I'm so excited for this next chapter in our life and to start a family together," Hilton added of their plans for the future. "[He's] my best friend, so it feels so safe getting to grow together."
He and Hilton welcomed their first child together in 2023
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Hilton and Reumwelcomed their first child together,son Phoenix Barron, via surrogate on Jan. 16, 2023.
"It's always been my dream to be a mother, and I'm so happy that Carter and I found each other," Hilton exclusively told PEOPLE. "We are so excited to start our family together, and our hearts are exploding with love for our baby boy."
Hilton began IVF treatments with Reum before the pair were married. In January 2021, shepraised Reum for being "so supportive"throughout the process.
During a September 2020 episode of theLadyGangpodcast, Hilton revealed she washoping to conceive twinsthrough the process — a boy and a girl — and that Kardashian was the one to recommend IVF and introduce her to a doctor.
He and Hilton announced the arrival of their second child together in November 2023
Hilton announced on Nov. 23 that shewelcomed a second childwith Reum, a baby girl named London.
The new mom of two revealed the news on her Instagram bysharing a snapof a pink Peter Pan collared top and cozy bottoms with in-built feet alongside the caption, “Thankful for my baby girl🥹🩷👶🏼.”
The word “London” was printed on the front of the top, while a pair of hot pink heart-shaped sunglasses and a knitted toy bunny had also been placed on the outfit.
Hilton's aunt,Real Housewives of Beverly HillsstarKyle Richards, commented on the post with a series of pink heart emojis, while supermodelNaomi Campbelladded, “Congratulations @parishilton & welcome Londom 💖💖💖.”
