Breaking down on camera, Hilton says, "It was one of the most painful experiences I have been through. Princess Diana loyalists criticized the star for linking her scandal to the late royal's legacy. They told us: "Paris is already being slated by Diana fans who feel she crossed a line by even making the comparison. She was saying the tape killed any chance of being seen as a serious, elegant public figure. Despite the controversy, Hilton went on to build a lucrative career as one of the world's highest-paid DJs.