The media personality and entrepreneur teams up with Lizzo, Whitney Cummings, and Haley Baylee for new awareness campaign.
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When the word ADHD is mentioned, there’s a specific image that comes to mind for many: a ball of energy at the playground, a classroom disruptor, and…well, a boy.
A successful and highly feminine media personality like Paris Hilton doesn’t fit that mold. Yet, like millions of late-diagnosed women, her life and career have been deeply shaped by the disorder. This week, she’s bringing those hidden struggles to the forefront alongside Haley Baylee, Whitney Cummings, and Lizzo in a new campaign for ADHD Awareness Month.
As a woman with ADHD myself, I was keen to learn more. Here’s what Paris shared with me about reframing her neurodivergence and what needs to change to ensure ADHD is truly understood:
You’ve often referred to your ADHD as a superpower. Did it always feel that way?
Paris: It was definitely a journey. For so much of my life, I felt like something was wrong with me because I struggled with things that seemed so easy for everyone else. Getting diagnosed didn’t make those challenges disappear, but it helped me understand myself and stop feeling ashamed of how my brain works. I call ADHD my superpower because I’ve learned to appreciate parts of it, but that doesn’t mean it feels like one every day. Two things can be true!
What are the specific aspects of how your brain works that you’ve come to love and appreciate the most?
Paris: I love how creative and curious my mind is. I’m constantly coming up with new ideas, making connections, and imagining what’s possible. And when I’m passionate about something, I can become completely immersed in it. I think those traits have really helped me as an entrepreneur, advocate, and artist because I have so many different passions and love being able to bring them all to life.
What’s the one outdated myth about ADHD in women that you’re most ready to see disappear?
Paris: That ADHD always looks like the hyperactive little boy who can’t sit still in class. For so many women and girls, it can look like constantly feeling overwhelmed, struggling to stay organized, or working twice as hard to keep up while nobody realizes how much you’re struggling. So many women I know were high-achieving students who spent years masking their challenges just to fit in. I want the next generation of girls to grow up feeling understood, supported, and celebrated for who they are instead of believing something is wrong with them or feeling like they have to pretend to be someone else to belong.
As an advocate, how do you balance sharing your own truth while making sure you’re making space for others?
Paris: My experience is just one story, and ADHD affects everyone differently. As we continue to grow UNSTOPPABLE, I want to make sure we’re creating space for people with different perspectives and lived experiences, especially those whose stories may not always be heard. I believe real understanding and meaningful change start when we listen to each other. That’s how we can challenge stigma, identify gaps in support, and work toward solutions that make a difference for more people.
What stood out to you working with Lizzo, Whitney Cummings, and Haley Baylee for this campaign?
Paris: What moved me most was how vulnerable and honest everyone was willing to be. I really believe there’s so much strength in vulnerability because it helps us build community and reminds people they’re not alone.
You’ve been so open about the diagnostic journey. How has having access to the right spaces and tools shaped your journey, and what do you think needs to change so that kind of support is available to everyone, regardless of background?
Paris: Having access to medication, therapy, and an incredible support system has made such a difference in my life, and I recognize how privileged I am to have those resources. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to understand how their brain works and access the individualized support they need. I’ve been a longtime supporter of Understood.org, and I want to use my platform to make credible information and resources more accessible. We still have so much work to do, and I’m actively exploring ways to use my platform and resources to expand support for school-aged children, particularly in underserved communities.