Paris Hilton Benji Madden You might think Paris Hilton is all about shopping and parties.

But word on the street has it she's a reformed character.

That's according to the lady herself, anyway.

Paris has revealed she's taken a leap and a bound towards becoming a mature woman of late, telling People:

"I just feel like a grown-up now. I think my whole life I was kind of living as a teenager and not really taking responsibility."

So why the change? Apparently, it's all down to her being smitten with her Good Charlotte squeeze Benji Madden.

"I realise that I'm an adult and I'm running a huge company and I'm in love," Paris gushed.

"I have my family. I'm just excited for life."

Well, we're thrilled to hear it, Paris. But know you what they say: actions speak louder than words.

We'll be watching closely now to see whether the blonde heiress really has become a wise woman of the world like she says. Bring it on.