Kourtney Kardashian, Paris Hilton, and Kim Kardashian in Las Vegas in 2006

Paris Hilton's mom Kathy wants you to know that her daughter was the original useless attention whore and Kim Kardashian is totally ripping off her shtick. From the New York Post:

Mother lioness Kathy Hilton had her claws out Saturday night at the Monkey Bar defending Paris' title as the ultimate queen of reality TV -- and snarling that Kim Kardashian "used to work for Paris." A source said, "Kathy was going on about how Paris is the original reality star and all the others had her to thank for their success." When Kim, who was once described as a stylist for Paris, was mentioned, Kathy brushed her off, "Oh, she used to work for Paris."

Our spy added, "Kathy said Kim copied every thing Paris has done." The source said Kathy chimed in on Mueller, who will appear with Paris on "The World Accord ing to Paris," saying, "Brooke is nothing like Kim so we aren't worried about her stealing Paris' spotlight."

All the other reality stars have Paris to thank for their success? Actually, I'm pretty sure Real World, Cops, and a ton of other reality shows came out way before anyone -- including the entire defensive line at USC -- had ever even heard of Paris Hilton. Besides, saying that your daughter started something as mindless as reality TV isn't much to be proud about. If Kathy really wants to brag about something her daughter has inspired, she should mention night vision porn fetishes or condom use.

*21 Paris Hilton pictures total in the gallery:

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