 Kathy and Rick Hilton are well known for their prominent status in society. Their love manages to transcend the glitz and glamour often associated with their name. Kathy Hilton born Kathleen Elizabeth Avenzino on March 13, 1959 and Richard Howard Hilton born on August 17, 1955 first crossed paths in the high society circles of LA. The couple's initial meeting was marked by a magnetic connection but it was made easier as they both came from affluent families. Kathy and Rick shared plenty of common ground in their upbringing and values. Their courtship took place against the backdrop of the opulent lifestyle that accompanies the Hilton name.