"I heard Nicole was pregnant and I decided it's time for me to grow up and take responsibility - and the best way to do that is to become a mother."

Ok, (socialite, ex-con, ex-amateur porn star) Ms. Hilton. Join Britney at the front of the "clueless airhead" line. (Earth to Paris: Babies are not magicians or miracle workers!)

This is the same woman who went around plastering the town with photos of her "missing" dog, Tinkerbell, who was later discovered to have been left at Hilton's grandparents' home.

Nonetheless, sources close to the currently single hotel heiress say Richie's pregnancy has sparked a bad case of belly envy in Hilton, who says she is "ready to become a mother". the 26 year-old socialite told Elle magazine that she plans to have kids next year and is prepping her body for conception (I wonder how!)

At least Hilton is steering clear of an obvious case of sour grapes.

Commenting on Nicole's pregnancy, Hilton gushed: "She's really happy. I know she's going to be the best mom ever."

Is there anyone out there (besides your immediate family) who can make a similar declaration about you, Ms. Hilton? Anyone?

(source: BANG media)