Paris Hilton Slams "Snob" Nicole Richie  7/11/06

Paris Hilton has attacked The Simple Life co-star and rival Nicole Richie, claiming fame turned her into a snob.

Hilton is keen to end her long running feud with Richie, but is disillusioned by the way the reality show changed the 24-year-old.

The hotel heiress, 25, says, "Fame affects people in different ways. I've always remained the same girl, and she's just not the same person any more.

"I think she just let fame get to her head. She's only nice to famous people.

"I don't know what happened to her. She's just not the same sweet girl I used to know.

"I wish that she'd come back. It breaks my heart."

Hilton hints the pair could reconcile, if Richie apologizes.

She adds, "(She needs to) say sorry for being mean. I hope we will be friends one day."