The Simple Life

The Simple Life

The Simple Life

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The Simple Life

2003- 2007

5 Seasons

56 Episodes

4.7(37 votes)

Ended

Reality

Comedy

Overview

The Simple Life is an American reality television series. The series aired from December 2, 2003 to August 5, 2007. The first three seasons aired on Fox, and the final two on E!. The series depicts two wealthy socialites, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie, as they struggle to do manual, low-paying jobs such as cleaning rooms, farm work, serving meals in fast-food restaurants and working as camp counselors.

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Production Companies

Bunim/Murray Productions

20th Century Fox Television

Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Nicole Richie

Self

Nicole Richie

Acting

Paris Hilton

Self

Paris Hilton

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