Paris Hilton’s parents say her relationship with ‘Good Charlotte’ rocker Benji Madden is “the real thing.” The socialite’s mother Kathy Hilton tells Vegas Luxe Life magazine that Paris and Benji are a “great love match.”

“This has honestly become the real thing. 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,” Hilton told the magazine.

And what does Paris’ father think about Benji? “He’s the perfect example of ‘don’t judge a book by its cover.’ He’s polite, well mannered – even calls me sir. We love him like family already,” Rick Hilton added.

Paris’ best friend Nicole Richie is engaged to Benji’s twin brother, Joel Madden.