15 Facts About Paris Hilton And Her New Fiance Fans Will Be Thrilled To Know

Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka made a huge splash in the tabloids when it was revealed that Chris popped the question with the most gigantic ring we have ever seen. We were all thrilled for Paris! After a turbulent time in the spotlight, she had finally found love. Back in the day, we knew Paris as the spoiled heiress with a chihuahua in her purse. She had no clue what a Walmart was, always got into trouble with Nicole Richie, and was best known for saying, "That's hot." But this was back in the early 2000s. Since then, Paris has become a much more sophisticated version of her past self. Sure, she's still rich and famous, but she isn't starring in reality TV shows anymore. She's still making her moves in Hollywood as a DJ and brand ambassador, but you won't see Paris on MTV much anymore.

When she got engaged, we were so excited to see Paris back on our screens. But who was her beau? Sure, he was cute. But who is Chris Zylka? Most of us hadn't heard of the young actor and artist before. Turns out, he has an interesting history. And his relationship with Paris is even more than meets the eye.

15 Chris Proposed With A HUGE 20-Carat Diamond Ring

Just take a look at that thing! Paris' hand must hurt trying to hold that up. Chris proposed during a ski trip in Aspen, Colorado. He presented Paris with this stunning and jaw-dropping 20-carat pear-shaped diamond ring. Paris told People Magazine, "I am so excited to be engaged to the love of my life and my best friend. I have never felt so happy, safe and loved. He is perfect for me in every way and showed me that fairytales really do exist! I was so excited and surprised! I immediately said yes! The ring was so gorgeous and sparkling. I was shaking as I put it on. It is the most beautiful ring that I have ever seen! Ever since our first date, I knew there was something special about him. I have never in my life met a man so loyal, dedicated, and loving. I knew right from the start that I wanted to be with him forever."

14 Chris Was Actually Homeless When He First Moved To LA

From homeless to actor/artist who can afford a 20-carat diamond ring, Chris sure has come a long way. He probably would have had a hard time wooing Paris when he first moved out to LA and didn't have a permanent address. Chris' grandfather introduced him to art and acting, so Chris decided to head to LA and give it a try. But without a steady job, Chris ended up sleeping behind the dumpster of a 7-11 in Burbank. He would fill his duffel bag with hoodies to use as a pillow and use the gym at a local apartment complex. He would also charge his phone there so his mom didn't know he was homeless. Eventually, Chris picked up some restaurant jobs and began sleeping on friends' couches until he got his big break and could afford a place of his own.

13 Chris Tattooed Paris' Name On His Arm - True Love!

Now that is true love! Chris added Paris' name to his collection of arm tattoos in 2017. As of 2014, he has 17 tattoos on his arms. His tattoos also include a dark angel that he painted himself and a Harry Potter-themed tattoo that is a copy of a tattoo that Xavier Dolan has. Xavier Dolan directed Chris in The Death and Life of John F. Donovan and clearly had a big impact on him. Chris has also talked about doing some work behind the camera, so it's no surprise that he was close with his director. But to put your partner's name on your arm is a big commitment. And it's not like he could hide a tattoo as large and prominent as this one. Chris also chose to write Paris' name in the Disney font - perhaps as an ode to her whimsical side?

12 His Real Name Is Actually Christopher Settlemire

Chris Zylka was born Christopher Settlemire in Toledo, Ohio. Settlemire is a bit of a mouthful for a young Hollywood celeb. It makes sense that Chris would want to change it. But he actually didn't change his last name for fame and fortune. Zylka sounds really cool, but Chris didn't just pick it out of thin air. Zylka is his mother's maiden name. When Chris was playing football at the University of Toledo, his grandfather had a heart attack during Chris' second game. Chris dropped out of school to help care for his grandpa. Chris changed his last name soon after that. He explains that he did it for his grandpa, to make him proud. Before changing it, he asked his great grandmother's permission. She gave her blessing and even got to see "Chris Zylka" in the credits of some of Chris' early work before she passed.

11 Chris Had His First Roles On 90210 And Hannah Montana

Chris' first big break into Hollywood came when he was working at a bar in the LA area. Chris stopped by the bar on one of his days off to pick up his paycheck. As luck would have it a manager, Jon Simmons, was at the bar. He had just parted ways with a client who looked exactly like Chris (rumors say it was Chad Michael Murray). Jon approached Chris and asked if he was an actor. Chris said, "No, but I want to be." And that was that! Chris got discovered at the bar and went on to work with Jon. His first few gigs were on TV as characters in Hannah Montana, Everybody Hates Chris, 90210 and Secret Circle. His big break came a little while later when he landed the role of Flash Thompson in The Amazing Spiderman opposite of Andrew Garfield.

10 Paris And Chris Met 8 Years Ago At A Party, But Didn't Start Dating Till Recently

Chris' biggest role to date was playing Tom in HBO's The Leftovers. His character was the adopted son of Justin Theroux' character. Tom was estranged from his adopted father and left his family to go follow a cult-like leader. There were lots of dramatic scenes for Chris and some good father-son moments on screen. So with all that screen time with Justin Theroux, will he be coming to the wedding? It's too bad he and Jennifer Aniston aren't together anymore or they might have had her as a wedding guest too. But having Justin in attendance would be cool! With all of her Hollywood connections, Paris will probably be able to fill any venue with elite celebrities. So Chris shouldn't feel bad reaching into his phone book and asking a few of his actor friends to attend.

8 He'll Star In A Movie Soon With Kit Harington And Natalie Portman

The next big project for Chris is the film, The Death and Life of John F. Donovan. Filming has wrapped on the project, but it hasn't been released yet. This will be a big one for Chris. He's starring alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood like Natalie Portman, Jessica Chastain, Kit Harington, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates, Bella Thorne, Michael Gambon and Jacob Tremblay. Now that is an A-list cast! IMDB describes the movie as "A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces the written correspondence he shared with him, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives." Kit plays John F Donavon and Chris plays Will Jefford Jr. The movie is currently in post-production and will hopefully be released soon!

7 Chris Was Engaged Before!

It's true - this is not Chris' first engagement! Chris was engaged before. He was engaged to Hanna Beth, a model and designer, in 2014. The duo got engaged in April of 2014. Hanna posted on Twitter at the time saying, "I'm engaged !!!!! My life feels like a dream right now. Everything is way too perfect. So happy." She also posted a photo of a puppy on Instagram with the caption, "OMG!!! I have the best boyfriend in the entire universe. Say hello to our little baby. Best surprise ever picking her up next week." Did Chris propose with a puppy and a ring? Wow! Did Paris get a puppy too? Probably not because who can afford a puppy after a 20-carat diamond? But more importantly, what happened to the puppy Chris and Hanna shared?

6 His Last Engagement Ended When He Accused Her Of Being Unfaithful - Yikes!

Obviously, things didn't end well with Chris and Hanna, or else we wouldn't have Chris and Paris! But it was way worse than just an engagement ending. Chris and Hanna had some fiery last moments together and really did not end on a good note. Chris alleges that Hanna was having an affair while the two were together. At the time, he posted on his Twitter account, "When someone's boyfriend shows up at their house with flowers while you're in that someone's bed. Don't get involved with them." Yikes! Seems like Hanna was living a double life. Hanna fired back on her own Twitter page saying, "When people don't get their way, they want to bring you down. Don't let them. No reaction is better than any reaction. Making up lies about someone cause you are hurt will never work or make you feel better."

5 Paris And Chris Are Painters - They Love To Make Art Together And Host Art Nights

Who would have thought that Chris and Paris love to spend their time painting? It's true! These two are not only beautiful actors/celebrities, they are also artists. Chris shared, "One of our favorite things to do is to walk to the Blick [art supplies] store a couple of blocks away, where I'm like a kid in a candy store, buying basically everything I can find-every kind of paint, spray paint, glue, glitter, crystals, and of course resin to make it shiny." He says that Paris is actually a better painter than him now and has been asked to show her work at Art Basel Hong Kong. Chris' painting is political and he sells it privately. He and Paris host art nights for their friends to create art and purchase their work. Chris has also taken a turn at photography saying, "I have the most gorgeous girl on the planet to take pictures of every day." Aww!

4 Chris Claims They Have Never Spent More Than 4 Hours Apart Since They Began Dating

Chris claims that he and Paris have not spent more than four hours apart since they went on their first official date in February 2017. That is a long time to be spending together! Especially considering that Chris is a busy actor and painter. And then we have Paris' schedule of DJ-ing and promoting her 19 product lines. It's estimated that she travels 250 days a year, meaning that Chris would have to be with her for every single flight. How did these two do it? Was Paris on set with him at all times? Did Chris attend all of Paris' brand events and DJ gigs? Does this mean Paris didn't even get a spa day or visit with her family without Chris tagging along? Personally, I would need more than four hours of alone time. But it looks like it's working for Paris and Chris!

3 Chris Deleted All Social Media After The Last Election - He And Paris Don't Talk Politics

Chris shared, “The day Trump got elected, I got off social media." A lot of his artwork and paintings are political and come from a dark place. Shortly after the election, Chris was fuming and put together a political art piece while he was in Ibiza. And while Chris and Paris share a love for art, they don't share the same politics. They refuse to speak about their political beliefs together on the record, but it's clear that their opinions differ. They supported different candidates in the last election. Chris says that they just don't talk politics and don't allow it to play a part in their relationship. Unfortunately, gone are the days when you can turn a blind eye to politics. It takes a certain amount of privilege to be able to not care about what is happening politically.

2 Paris' Sister, Nicky, Is Already Offering Her Daughters Up As The Flower Girls

Paris and her sister, Nicky, have always been very close. Paris served as maid of honor at Nicky's wedding in 2015 and is a doting aunt to Nicky's two children, Lily-Grace and Theodora (Teddy). Nicky said, "I think Lily-Grace definitely will be [a flower girl]. I don't think Teddy will be walking yet." Sounds like the little ones are ready for the wedding! Nicky added, "Lily-Grace gets excited when Aunt Paris comes over because she loves animals and Paris always has her dogs with her. Every time Paris is in New York, she makes a point to come visit the girls every day. It's very sweet." Sounds like Paris is a great aunt. Does that mean she is going to be welcoming some kids of her own soon? Maybe! Chris and Paris haven't opened up about their plans for a family so only time will tell.

1 Chris And Paris Are Not Afraid Of The PDA

Ever since they got together in February 2017, Chris and Paris have proudly shown off their relationship on social media. They are no strangers to the selfie and happily kiss and show affection whenever they are out. They shared their proposal pictures with People Magazine and are often seen holding hands or snuggling up to one another in public. Earlier this month, the two went on a shopping spree along Rodeo Drive and stopped into Cartier - maybe to pick out their wedding bands? They strolled arm in arm, much to the waiting photographer's delight. They even shared a smooch on the sidewalk without a care in the world. These two are in love and they don't care who knows it! We can't wait to see how lovey and extravagant their wedding is going to be!