#44: The Simple Life

In The Simple Life, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie stepped out of their lavish comfort zones to take on everyday jobs in rural settings—from farms to fast-food restaurants. While the work was real, much of the humor came from their fish-out-of-water behavior.

Years later, Hilton admitted that their cluelessness was often exaggerated for comedic effect. The pair leaned into their personas, playing up their inexperience to entertain viewers. Behind the laughs and absurd moments, the show was less about reality and more about embracing a scripted version of culture clash for laughs.