But if the rest of the world was slow to notice any discernible change in the behaviour of Paris Hilton, they could be forgiven.
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Do gooder: Paris Hilton finds her inner charity worker as she poses with a child at a South African school
Since her release from jail last year, the sleazy socialite has barely paused for breath as she shimmied her way round the LA party circuit in a succession of risque outfits.
However, if these pictures are anything to go by, there may be signs that a new, caring, sharing Paris is about to emerge on an unsuspecting public.
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Popular: Paris had promised to do more charity work after she was jailed for driving offences last year
The 27-year-old jailbird spent part of her time on a trip to South Africa posing with children and signing autographs for young fans at Jakaranda Kinder Huis school in Pretoria.
Wearing a demure white outfit, floppy hat and serious expression, Paris appeared to be trying to refashion herself as a jet-setting do-gooder.
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Airport: Paris arrives in South Africa with boyfriend Benji Madden from band Good Charlotte
But whatever her motives, the mob of children seemed thrilled to see her.
Paris was given a 45-jail sentence after being convicted of violating the terms of her probation in an alcohol-related reckless driving case.
The Simple Life star was in South Africa to support boyfriend Benji Madden, whose band Good Charlotte are performing at the My Coke Fest over Easter.
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Party girl: Paris in more familiar pose performing a burlesque routine
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