Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inEllie MuirFriday 30 October 2026 17:51 GMTParis Hilton (Getty)Paris Hilton has defended her family's Beauty and the Beast Halloween costumes following online criticism.Critics accused the media personality of taking centre stage over her daughter by dressing as Princess Belle while her daughter London dressed as Chip the teacup.Hilton clarified on Instagram that London explicitly chose to dress as Chip because it is her favourite character in the film.Her husband Carter Reum dressed as the Beast and their son Phoenix was dressed as Lumière in the elaborate family portrait.Hilton shared a video from a fan defending her, emphasising that she was creating magical memories for her children.In fullParis Hilton responds to backlash over daughter’s Beauty and the Beast Halloween costumeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in