ADHD Doesn’t Define Me. It Gives Me ‘Unique Strengths’

• Paris Hilton is opening up about her journey to being diagnosed and living with ADHD.
• She is speaking out to help break the stigma surrounding neurodivergence.
• Hilton hopes by hearing her story, others will feel less alone.

Paris Hilton has a lot behind her iconic name: socialite, model, singer, actress, media personality, and businesswoman. In recent years, she added ADHD advocate to the list.

Diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, Hilton is open about navigating life with a neurodiverse brain on social media, during interviews, and even while she sings. Her latest album includes a song titled, “ADHD,” with the following lyrics:

Now look at me, I’m the best I can be
I was so down, thought I’d never be free
My superpower was right inside, see?
It was ADHD.

In an effort to help further increase awareness, Hilton recently partnered with Understood.org to provide resources to women and children with ADHD on how to navigate life, work, and health. This year, for ADHD Awareness Month, the non-profit will take over Hilton’s social media channels to provide content featuring expert-vetted tips and research.

“While I have the platform to shine a light on living with ADHD, they’re creating resources and communities for people, especially women and children, to feel supported,” Hilton told Healthline. “I love that their mission is all about empowering people to embrace their unique strengths. Together, we’re working to help break the stigma around ADHD and make sure no one feels alone in their journey.”

Below, Hilton shared more with Healthline about living with ADHD, how it’s her superpower, and what she wants others to understand about the condition.

I call ADHD my superpower because it’s what makes me who I am! My brain doesn’t think in a straight line — it zigzags, and that’s allowed me to see things from angles other people might not. It’s why I’ve been able to spot trends early, push boundaries, and build my career in unexpected ways. When I’m passionate about something, I can hyper-focus and throw myself into it completely, which is how I’ve achieved a lot of success. ADHD gives me creativity, resilience, and the ability to think outside the box — qualities I consider my greatest strengths.