Paris Hilton vows to have baby by next year

Paris Hilton has publicly vowed to have a baby, by next year. She has officially set a deadline on the matter, and the hotel heiress is currently preparing her body to be in prime condition for conceiving.

The blonde stated to Elle Magazine: "I want kids next year, so I've got to get my body ready."

It was recently reported that Paris, 26, had been feeling broody since close friend Nicole Richie fell pregnant.

A source said: "Paris told me, 'I want lots of babies and a more simple life away from the celebrity spotlight. I did a lot of soul-searching about my partying and then 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.' "

Paris recently spoke out about Nicole's pregnancy, saying her 'Simple Life' co-star will make a great mother.

She gushed: "She's really happy. I know she's going to be the best mom ever."