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Paris Hilton slammed for keeping Belle while daughter dressed as Mrs Potts

Hilton, 45, dressed as Belle for Halloween while her 2-year-old daughter wore a Mrs Potts costume, sparking criticism online.

Paris Hilton shared her family's Beauty and the Beast Halloween costumes on Instagram. The choice drew swift criticism from her 26.4 million followers.

Hilton dressed as Belle, the princess. Her husband Carter Reum wore a Beast costume.

Their son Phoenix, 3, went as Lumiere. Daughter London, 2, appeared as Mrs Potts, a minor servant character.

Some followers called Hilton narcissistic for taking the main role and giving her young daughter a background part. Most followers loved the coordinated costumes, calling them cute and on-brand for Hilton.

Behind-the-scenes footage showed London and Phoenix delighted when they first saw her Belle costume. The kids used her massive skirt as a tent.

Reum bribed them with a gecko reward to sit still for the family photoshoot.

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Why it mattersCelebrity parenting choices spark public debate among millions; social media invites judgment on decisions parents make.

AustraliaThe controversy trended on Australian social media, reflecting broader conversations Australians are having about fairness and parenting.

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