Paris Hilton poses for the
media as she arrives at the Playing For Good Foundation
Philanthropic 2007 ceremony in Palma de Mallorca Sept. 1,
2007.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
The 26-year-old socialite has vowed to change her party-girl
image after serving a 23-day jail sentence in June for violating
probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case.
"There are a lot of bad people in L.A. Before, my life was about
having fun, going to parties — it was a fantasy," she tells
Newsweek magazine in its Oct. 22 issue, now on newsstands.
"But when I had time to reflect, I felt empty inside. I want to
leave a mark on the world."
Hilton says she is now committed to using her celebrity status
for the greater good. Next month, she plans to pack her bags for
Rwanda to bring attention to the African country.
"I'm scared, yeah. I've heard it's really dangerous," she says.
"I've never been on a trip like this before."
Hilton, accompanied by a children's charity called Playing for
Good, will visit schools and health-care clinics as part of a
five-day charity mission. The trip will be filmed — not surprising,
given Hilton's love of the camera.
"I love having everything documented," says Hilton, who hopes to
turn the footage into a film. "It shows people what everyday life
is like for me, how hard I work. There are a lot of misconceptions
about me."
Hilton says her dating life isn't as wild as the tabloids make
it out to be.
"I've been linked to so many guys, but there's nothing romantic
going on at all," she says. "I get along better with guys than
girls. I trust them more. They don't get all girly and mean. Girls
have drama."
(China Daily/Agencies October 16, 2007)
