The hard partying heiress has found herself in the midst of controversy after being snapped in a Nazi style salute whilst parting on a boat in St Tropez.

The socialite was seen raising her finger to her lip and with one arm in the air, a pose normally associated with Hitler and the Nazi regime.

Hilton’s people were quick to deny any wrong doing with her spokesperson claiming: “Paris was dancing and having fun with her arm up in the air as she always dances like that and was scratching [her] face when a photo was taken.”

She continued to defend the star adding: “Half of her family is Jewish and many of her friends are as well.”

Hmm it’s not looking good Paris. Perhaps next time you fancy busting a move, try sticking with the running man or the two step….bit less controversial.