Cannes 2009: Paris Hilton and new British best friend Peaches Geldof team up at party

May 19th, 2009

They’re both famous for their family name and attract more attention for their colourful love lives than their so-called ‘careers’.
And last night, Paris Hilton and Peaches Geldof finally crossed paths at the Hollywood Domino party at Cannes.
Given their notoriety and love of partying, its somewhat surprising the two partygirls didn’t meet sooner.
Meeting last night at the star-studded party at the House of Cannes, the two socialites from opposite sides of the Atlantic were spotted huddled in deep conversation in the corner.
No doubt planning club-hopping sessions around London in the near future, Peaches and Paris swapped mobile numbers.
Since arriving on the French Riviera on Saturday, Peaches has swapped her grungy, eclectic wardrobe for smooth and sleek, which she proved last night in a red Dolce & Gabbana satin dress and heels.
Looking equally smart was her new friend Paris, who was typically flamboyant in a strapless silver Zuhair Murad bandeau dress with an oversized bow.
The two women have plenty in common – as well as growing up in a famous family, they also ‘model’ and have dabbled in music.
Paris released an eponymous album and single ‘Stars Go Blind’ in 2006, while Peaches has spun records with DJ duo Trash Pussies and is currently looking for a record label to launch her rock career.
At just 20, Peaches has already married and divorced American husband Max Drummey, while 28-year-old Paris is currently dating reality TV star Doug Reinhardt after two failed engagements to model Jason Shaw and Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis.
While Peaches arrived alone at the Hollywood casino bash, before moving on to the nearby Chopard party, Paris had her latest boyfriend Doug on her arm.
The couple, who have been dating since February, were inseparable throughout the evening and enjoyed a spot of dominoes.
Also at the bash was Oscar winner Penelope Cruz, English model Lily Cole, actor Orlando Bloom and his model girlfriend Miranda Kerr, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky and Sir Elton John’s husband David Furnish.
The event, sponsored by Akvinta vodka, was hosted by Penelope to raise money for her friend Bono’s (Red) Aids charity.
The Spanish actress, who is in Cannes to promote her new film Broken Embraces, nearly missed Monday’s party after being struck down with food poisoning earlier that day.
The 35-year-old missed a press conference for the upcoming musical Nine earlier that day, but did want to let down organisers of the Hollywood Domino bash and made a 30 minute appearance.
A Cannes source told Us Weekly magazine: ‘She left after 30 minutes because she wasn’t feeling great.
‘The priority is to get better for (Tuesday)) night. No one wants to lose their Cannes moment.’
The celebrity guests were whisked to the event in a ?750,000 Bugatti Veyron convertible and a fleet of luxurious Maybach limousines.
Paris originally requested the Bugatti to pick her up from the Hotel du Cap, but was forced to arrive in the Maybach are realising there wasn’t enough room for her entourage.
The guests sipped on Akvinta vodka cocktail served in glasses made of ice and feasted on canapés of sesame crusted salmon, parmesan muffins topped with goats cheese and tasting spoon of beef tartare topped with cr?me fraiche and caviar.
source: dailymail.co.uk