World-famous American socialite and entrepreneur Paris Hilton has unexpectedly followed Turkish singer Hatice Carpar, known simply as Hatice, on social media—sparking widespread curiosity among her followers.
Despite keeping her follow list relatively small, limited to around 7,500 accounts, Hilton’s decision to include the Turkish performer drew attention across Turkish media and social platforms.
The move quickly fueled discussions online, with users asking, “Why did Paris Hilton follow Hatice?” The singer, remembered for her humorous and outspoken moments on Turkish morning shows, reacted with characteristic wit, saying, “Herhalde sekerim” (Well, of course, sweetie).
Hilton, who occasionally posts about Türkiye, has been known to show interest in the country’s culture and entertainment scene.
Born on Dec. 6, 1978, in the Narlidere district of Izmir, Hatice grew up in a music-loving family originally from Sivas and Tokat.
Encouraged to pursue her talent at an early age, she began performing at family gatherings and weddings before gaining nationwide recognition through the television competition Iner misin Cikar misin? (Will You Go Down or Up?), where she won first place in the music category.
After a brief period as a TV host for Curuk Elma on ATV, she returned to her musical roots, enrolling in the Eyupsultan Music Society and the Arif Sag Music School to strengthen her artistic foundation.
Her professional career took off in 1999 with the release of her debut album Vol. 1 under Prestij Muzik, which featured the hit song “Fidayda.” The record sold half a million copies, earning Hatice national acclaim. She followed it with Vol. 2 in 2000 and Vol. 3 in 2002, which produced further popular tracks such as “Farfara,” “Lorke,” “Kezban Yenge,” and “Hoppala.”
Her career paused after the death of her husband in 2003, marking one of the most difficult periods in her life.
Two years later, she returned to the music scene with Bitaneme, an album dedicated to her late husband. Songs such as “Doyamiyorum” and “Nazar Degmesin” helped her re-establish herself as one of the notable voices of Turkish pop and fantasy music.
Hatice went on to release several albums and singles throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including Canimin Otesi (2006), Tenin Tenime (2008), Pardon (2010), and Cok Uzadi Bu Ayrilik (2012).
Her later singles—“Sarmas Dolas,” “Kuskulanma,” and “Huzunleri Sattim”—reflected her shift toward more personal and introspective themes.
In 2019, she became a subject of public debate after a bold appearance on the runway, responding to criticism with her candid remark, “After my husband died, I lost my mind.” Despite occasional controversies, she has remained a familiar face in Turkish popular culture.