Kathy Hilton spills surprising secrets of nearly 50 years with Rick

Kathy Hilton reveals what keeps her marriage to Rick strong after decades

By Maryam Nadeem January 17, 2026
Kathy Hilton spills surprising secrets of nearly 50 years with Rick
Kathy Hilton spills surprising secrets of nearly 50 years with Rick

Kathy Hilton, the glamorous socialite and friend of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, has finally revealed the secrets behind her nearly five-decade-long marriage to businessman Rick Hilton. 

The couple, who tied the knot in November 1979, celebrated 46 years together in style last year, with Kathy sharing a sweet Instagram post calling Rick her “forever date.”

Speaking to Airmail, she opened up about her nightly routine with her husband.

“Rick and I come home from dinner around 9, and by 9:30, I’m taking off my makeup. I have a big routine,” she said, describing her fruit-infused toner, extensive skincare rituals, and nightly vitamins. 

When it comes to bedtime, the fashion designer prefers a cool, dark room at 68 degrees, much to Rick’s amusement, as he likes it slightly warmer.

Despite the famous Hilton name, This Is Paris actress revealed that her husband has no current ties to the hotel chain founded by his grandfather, Conrad Hilton. 

“Rick does not have anything to do with it at all,” she told Andy Cohen.

The couple, who first met as teenagers, have four children together, including heiresses Paris and Nicky Hilton. 

Before marrying the 70-year-old businessman, she dabbled in acting, appearing in classics like Happy Days and Nanny and the Professor

Since then, she’s thrown herself into philanthropy and charity work, crediting her marriage with shaping her love of entertaining and giving back.

Even after decades together, Kathy and Rick’s romance remains enviably strong.

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