Paris Hilton embraced the magic of Disney this Halloween, dressing up as Belle from Beauty and the Beast alongside her husband, Carter Reum, and their two children, Phoenix, 3, and London, 2. However, what was meant to be a fun family dress-up moment soon sparked an unexpected debate on social media, with some users questioning why Hilton ’s daughter was dressed as Chip, the enchanted teacup, rather than a Disney princess. Now, Hilton has responded to the criticism, revealing the reason behind London’s costume choice. (Also read: Isha Ambani appointed co-chair of Friends of The Costume Institute at New York’s The Met, joins mom Nita Ambani in association with the museum )
Hilton completed her Belle-inspired look with a brunette wig, elegant gloves and rose-themed details, while Reum dressed as the Beast, wearing a furry mask and oversized paws. Hilton addressed the criticism directly in the comments section of an Instagram Reel discussing the family’s costumes. She explained that Beauty and the Beast is one of her children’s favourite films and that London had specifically requested to dress as Chip.
For Halloween 2026, the 45-year-old entrepreneur and reality TV personality recreated the world of Disney ’s 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast with her family, sharing pictures of their costumes on Instagram. Because chip was her favourite in the film, she further clarified that her daughter had chosen the character herself.
“Beauty and the Beast is one of their favourite movies,” Hilton wrote. “London said she wanted to dress up as Chip. She said it was her favourite character in the movie,” Hilton added.
