Paris HiltonParis Hilton claims she refused to accept any money from her parents when she first left home.

The heiress claims she was determined to prove she could make her own way in the world. She revealed recently: “When I moved to Los Angeles, I swear on my life I didn’t have anything and was living in a crappy apartment for models. I told my mum I didn’t want any money.”

“I’ve done it all on my own. My cars, my house, I bought for myself.”