Washington, April 21 -- Reality TV star and entrepreneur Paris Hilton credited her mother, Kathy Hilton, with teaching her the importance of staying humble in the face of fame.

According to Page Six, Hilton shared a pivotal piece of advice her mother gave her before the premiere of her show, 'The Simple Life,' in the early 2000s.

Hilton recalled her mother's words and shared, "Paris, when the show airs on Fox tomorrow, your life is going to change forever, and I always want you to remain the same sweet and down-to-earth girl you are and never forget that," as quoted by Page Six.

Hilton said she has kept these words "close to [her] heart" throughout her career.

Hilton was being honoured as "Woman of the Year" for her relief efforts fol...