In 2007, after watching a graphic video about animals raised for their fur, Hilton announced her support of vegetarianism and her opposition to wearing fur. Hilton said:
“From that point [after witnessing the video shown by Heather Mills], I’ve never worn fur and I never will. I also haven’t eaten any meat since….I was grossed out. It was disgusting.”

Hilton is a Democrat and was a supporter of Barack Obama’s Democratic presidential candidacy, saying that “I am definitely voting. I think that Barack Obama is a very exciting politician. He has some good ideas, and he’s very inspiring to a lot of people.”