Paris Hilton' Parents: Benji Is the Real Deal

Paris Hilton's parents have gone on record to say that they think her new boyfriend, Benji Madden, is "the real thing", and that they believe their daughter is "genuinely in love for the first time".Hilton and the Good Charlotte rocker have been inseparable since they got together earlier this year, just days after Madden split from his fiance, Sophie Monk. Discussing their daughter's latest romance, Hilton's father Rick Hilton told reporter Robin Leach, "He's the perfect example of 'don't judge a book by its cover'. He's polite, well-mannered - [he] even calls me sir! We love him like family already. Benji doesn't drink, doesn't smoke and is a healthy vegan!"The heiress' mother, Kathy, adds, "He's changed her life - and I really think she's genuinely in love for the first time. He's so good to her and for her. We couldn't be happier for them. This has honestly become the real thing."Hilton's parents also revealed that they've already given the couple their blessing, if they decide they want to get married. "Since they've been together Paris has changed so much. She's calmed, stopped running and now has a very real purpose - and it's beautiful to see two wonderful people so perfect together. It's a great love match and I have a funny feeling it's going to go all the way, and we've already given it our approval!"Photo courtesy of Warner Music.