Nicky Hilton is opening up about the keys to her strong marriage with husband James Rothschild.
The 41-year-old fashion designer shared insights into their enduring relationship at a recent launch party for her holiday collection with Rebecca Vallance in Los Angeles. Nicky and James tied the knot in 2015 at the Orangery in Kensington Palace and have been going strong ever since. Nicky’s sister, Paris Hilton, was her maid of honor.
“They’re just perfect for each other. They’re best friends,” Paris said before their wedding. “They’re so loyal and in love. They’re the ultimate couple. They’re like a prince and princess.”
Nicky attributes much of her understanding of a lasting marriage to her parents, Kathy and Richard Hilton, who have been together for over 30 years. “My mom always told me to never stop having fun, never go to bed angry, and to take time to enjoy the little moments,” Nicky says.
When it comes to maintaining balance in their own marriage, Nicky and James have set clear priorities, especially when it comes to their children. “With our work, we travel a lot, but one rule we have is that we never leave the children alone. We coordinate our schedules so that one of us is always present,” she explains.
The couple shares three children: daughters Lily-Grace Victoria and Theodora “Teddy” Marilyn, as well as son Chasen. Prioritizing family time while juggling their careers has been crucial to keeping their bond strong.
As for quality time as a couple, Nicky emphasizes the importance of date nights. “We always make sure to carve out special alone time together,” she says, highlighting the effort they put into maintaining their connection amidst busy schedules.
Nicky comes from a tight-knit family that includes her older sister, Paris Hilton, who is married to entrepreneur Carter Reum. Paris and Carter share two children, 22-month-old Phoenix and 12-month-old London. The Hilton family also includes their younger brothers, Barron, 35, and Conrad, 30, along with their parents, Kathy and Richard Hilton.
For Nicky, the combination of strong family values, communication, and prioritizing their relationship has been the foundation of her successful marriage. “Marriage takes effort, but when you truly value each other and your family, it all falls into place,” she shares.
Rothschild is a member of the famous British banking and financing family and has an estimated net worth of $1.5 billion. He is one of the founders of Tru Arrow Partners, an investment firm collaborating with some of the world’s leading families in private growth technology companies. He also co-founded West Arrow, an investment and advisory firm based in New York. He worked in real estate investment at TriGranit, Europe’s largest privately held developer, from their Budapest headquarters for three years.
