Paris Hilton has opened up about the abuse she suffered in past relationships in a new interview with PEOPLE, ahead of new documentary This Is Paris, which will explore the reality star's early life.

Now, Hilton has spoken out about the abusive relationships she endured with several ex-boyfriends in the past. "I went through multiple abusive relationships," the entrepreneur and former reality star revealed to PEOPLE. "I was strangled, I was hit, I was grabbed aggressively. I put up with things no one should."

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In the new documentary, Hilton, 39, states that the emotional and physical abuse she says she suffered as a teenager at the Provo Canyon boarding school in Utah played a role in her relationships later in life.

"I had become so used to [abusive behavior] at Provo, that it made me feel like it was normal," she said. Those relationships, with five ex-boyfriends, seemed to have common themes. "They all seemed like such nice guys and then the true colors would show," Hilton explained. "They'd get jealous, or defensive or try to control me. And there there would come a point where they would become physically, verbally and emotionally abusive."

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She explained, "I didn't really understand what love or relationships were. I thought that them getting so crazy meant that they were in love with me. Looking back, I can't believe I let people treat me like that."

Hilton also said that the sex tape that was infamously leaked in 2003 would never have been made if it wasn't for her experiences at Provo.

You can watch the trailer for This Is Paris here:

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"I would never have let anyone into my life like [the man in the tape, whom she was dating at the time]. I met the worst person I could meet and if I hadn't gone to Provo, I wouldn't have entertained the thought of letting him into my life. Provo affected my future relationships." She told PEOPLE.

Paris Hilton is now dating entrepreneur Carter Reum, 39. "I feel so safe with him," she told PEOPLE. "Before, I don't think I was really ready for a good relationship. But I've learned so much. And I'm so grateful to have found my perfect match."

This Is Paris will debut on September 14 on YouTube.

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Jessica Simpson has responded to her fans after they shared their concern for her.

Many fans were alarmed last week by a "disturbing" video of the star, in which she appeared to be slurring her words and acting bizarrely.

In the clip, Jessica chatted about designing her daughter's room as part of an advertisement campaign with Pottery Barn.

Viewers who saw the video on her Instagram Reels were quick to claim that the star's speech was a little off, as was the appearance of her face and neck.

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They flooded Twitter with messages of concern for the 42-year-old, who has struggled with alcohol addiction in the past and been sober for almost five years.

"It's kinda disturbing. Something is off about her lately. I like her though and hope she's okay," one fan wrote. Another added: "I know she's lost a bit of weight for health reasons but I hope she isn’t overdoing it, she's such a gentle soul I want her to be happy."

Others speculated that the singer's altered appearance was the result of her taking drugs.

Jessica responded to fans in another Instagram video, this time of her alone in her studio as she sang along to her song 'Party of One'.

In a lengthy caption, she addressed her fans, saying: "As much as I have learned to block out destructive noise, peoples’ comments and judgements can still hurt deeply with their incessant nagging, 'You will never be good enough.'"

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The star went on to hint that she is still sober, writing: "The most important thing I have learned through the last five years without alcohol being a guard for escapism is that I CAN and ALWAYS WILL get through it. I am capable of pretty much anything I care enough about to put my mind to. I am present. I am deeply inspired. I am determined. I am honest. I care about other people."

"After grounding myself just now with my voice and the lyrics across my heart, I feel compassion for the opinionated hate that some people can so effortlessly just blurt out with such intensity on social media or in the media in general," she continued, adding: "We all have our days of wanting to be, look, do, and feel better. Nobody is alone with that feelin' — that I can promise you."

Jessica concluded her message by encouraging fans to "stay true to YOU".

"Nothin’ and nobody will rob me of my joy. Ya might come close but it is mine to own. Yours should be too," she added.

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Growing up in the spotlight can't be fun. It's easy to think that the rich and famous have it all on a plate - and in many ways, they definitely do - but that doesn't mean that the constant attention from the public doesn't have an effect on you. For adults, it can be quite strange, but for children who can't completely understand or handle this atmosphere - it can be much harder.

Willow Smith, daughter of rapper-turned-actor Will Smith and actress Jada Pinkett-Smith, has spoken about the reality of this in the past. Last year she spoke to Girlgaze, where she said that growing up in the shadow of her parents was "absolutely terrible".

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"Growing up and trying to figure out your life while people feel like they have some sort of entitlement to know what’s going on, is absolutely, excruciatingly terrible—and the only way to get over it, is to go into it," she said.

"When you’re born into it, there are two choices that you have; I’m either going to try to go into it completely and help from the inside, or… I’m really going to take myself completely out of the eye of society. There's really no in-between."

One of the platforms that Willow speaks about her life, as well as broader social issues, is on her mother's show Red Table Talk - where she, Jada, and Jada's mother are usually joined by another guest. The show is brutally honest at times, which means some family issues come to the surface from time to time.

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When she was just ten years old, Willow had her first single - Whip My Hair - which soon became a worldwide success, going platinum and reaching a level of success that surprised her. However, Willow revealed that this time in her life wasn't the best for her family.

According to the 18-year-old, her father Will Smith was "so harsh" during this early stage of her career that she spent years trying to forgive him.

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The conversation was started when Jada asked her daughter if there was anyone in her life she'd had to forgive, and she responded:

"I definitely had to forgive you and daddy for that whole "Whip My Hair" thing. It was mostly daddy because he was so harsh at certain times. It was like, a couple of years trying to regain trust for not feeling like I was listened to, or no one cared what I felt during that time.

"I had to forgive myself too. I felt guilty because I was like, 'Everyone is trying to make me better, trying to make my dream.' But I didn't really understand what my dream entailed."

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And, during a previous episode of the same show, Willow voiced similar concerns about how her parents spoke to her at that young age. "You and daddy should have been like, 'OK, we value her musical growth and knowledge more than her popularity'," she said.

It's easy to see a child star and focus on their work, talent, or how much fun they're having - but even those with supportive families may be having a rough time in the spotlight.

When it comes to sharing your parenting experience on social media, you have to be wary. Giving the general public an insight into your private life, particularly when it comes to child-rearing, can be a double-edged sword.

In many ways, social media can be a useful tool for new parents who are struggling, and looking for advice from other parents. But unfortunately, there's a dark side to it all.

Yes, mom-shaming (and dad-shaming) is rampant on the internet, and it seems as though there are plenty of amateur paediatricians out there who are only too happy to call out what they think is bad parenting, and diagnose kids with every issue under the sun as a result of perceived parental negligence.

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Even celebrities aren't safe from this kind of criticism. In fact, their large following on social media seems to make them a big target for certain people.

Case in point: this week, singer, actress, and fashion designer Jessica Simpson was criticised on social media after she shared a photo of her daughter which proved controversial among commenters.

The trouble started after Simpson posted an image of her daughter, Maxwell, on Instagram, which showed the adorable seven-year-old sitting in a chair surrounded by stylists at Nine Zero One Salon.

The little girl was having the ends of her hair dyed, and some people seemed to think she was too young to go through that kind of procedure. For instance, one commenter wrote: "So young its a shame," while another chimed in: "Isn’t she too young to have her hair dyed?"

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So is Maxwell too young for dyeing and bleaching? Perhaps. Speaking to Good Housekeeping, dermatologist Dr Margarita Lolis stated: "The chemicals are harsh and can damage hair. Ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, and a chemical known as paraphenylenediamine that's commonly used in permanent hair dye can cause very bad reactions."

Ultimately, however, it's up to Jessica - as Maxwell's mother - to make the final call. But please folks, do remember to perform a patch test beforehand to check for allergies.

The kids of the rich and famous are blessed in a lot of ways; not only have the majority of them inherited the genetic lottery, but they also have mummy and daddy's bank account to fund their each and every whim.

However, that doesn't mean that the public's scrutiny doesn't have an affect on them. For adults, it's certainly disconcerting, but for their children and teenagers - well - it seems they have to look forward to the day when their dance moves go as viral as Lindsay Lohan's.

The daughter of actor Will Smith and actress Jada Pinkett-Smit, Willow Smith, recently opened up about the realities of growing up with famous parents. Last year, she spoke to Girlgaze, where she said that growing up in the shadow of her parents was "absolutely terrible".

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"Growing up and trying to figure out your life while people feel like they have some sort of entitlement to know what’s going on, is absolutely, excruciatingly terrible—and the only way to get over it, is to go into it," she asserted.

"When you’re born into it, there are two choices that you have; I’m either going to try to go into it completely and help from the inside, or… I’m really going to take myself completely out of the eye of society. There's really no in-between."

Willow has also opened up about this matter on her mother's show, Red Table Talk, where she, Jada, and Jada's mother are normally joined by another guest.

This time, however, things got brutally honest.

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When she was just ten years old, Willow released her first single, Whip My Hair. The song went onto become a worldwide success, but surprisingly, this was a rather fraught time in the youngster's life.

According to a now-18-year-old Willow, her father, Will Smith, was "so harsh" during this initial stage of her career that she spent years trying to forgive him.

When Jada asked her daughter if there was anyone in her life that she'd had to forgive, she replied;

"I definitely had to forgive you and daddy for that whole "Whip My Hair" thing. It was mostly daddy because he was so harsh at certain times. It was like, a couple of years trying to regain trust for not feeling like I was listened to, or no one cared what I felt during that time.

I had to forgive myself too. I felt guilty because I was like, 'Everyone is trying to make me better, trying to make my dream.' But I didn't really understand what my dream entailed."

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During a previous episode of Red Table Talk, Willow voiced similar concerns. "You and daddy should have been like, 'OK, we value her musical growth and knowledge more than her popularity'," she told her mother.

So while the children of A-listers may seem like they're living the high life, it's important to remember that we only see their curated Instagram feeds, not the entire picture.