Paris Hilton at the age of 50

Blame Paris

Paris Hilton was the first celebrity who really courted the paparazzi in order to expand her fame and wealth. The first celeb to actually pose and give the photographers what they wanted. She drove around town in a Bentley convertible, music blaring, with an entourage of eager paps following behind. All the celebrities who act like they don't want to be photographed (but really do) can blame Paris for the proliferation of the pap industry.