On May 3, 2025, Bibiana González, a 24-year-old Hispanic woman living in Dallas, Texas, had a life-changing experience. While driving her 2019 Nissan Sentra on US75, a tire blew out, causing the vehicle to catch fire.
Fortunately, Bibiana and her cousin managed to escape unharmed before the fire completely consumed the car. Among the charred remains, one object caught the eye: a thermos cup from Paris Hilton’s official line, which remained intact.
The viral video that reached Paris Hilton
Shocked by the incident and the surprising state of the glass, Bibiana recorded a nine-second video that she uploaded to TikTok, where she humorously commented: “My car caught fire.
And your mug survived, Paris – can you buy me a new car?” The video quickly went viral, amassing more than 30 million views and catching the attention of Paris Hilton herself.
Paris Hilton’s response
Touched by the story, Paris Hilton responded to Bibiana’s video on TikTok, expressing relief that she was safe and promising to help her.
A week later, Hilton traveled to Dallas to personally surprise Bibiana with a Hyundai Sonata 2025, thanks to a partnership between his 11:11 Media Impact Foundation and auto e-commerce platform Carvana.
A gesture that transcends
The emotional encounter was documented on social media, where Bibiana called Paris Hilton her “fairy godmother”.
Hilton, for her part, said, “I feel so blessed to be in a position where I can give back to amazing people like her. Making others happy is what fills my heart the most.”
I'm so happy that I was able to surprise you, you deserve it, I love that and I love you
The act of kindness
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The story of Bibiana and Paris Hilton serves as a reminder of how a simple gesture can have a significant impact on someone’s life, especially in times of adversity.
Bibiana Gonzalez’s experience and Paris Hilton’s response illustrate how social media can connect people in unexpected and meaningful ways.
This act of kindness not only provided Bibiana with a new vehicle, but also inspired many to value empathy and generosity in our communities.
Here you can see the video of Paris Hilton’s gift to a fan.
