Ireland Baldwin has publicly criticised Perez Hilton following his hospitalisation, describing his past behaviour as 'unforgivable'. The 30-year-old model and actress, daughter of Alec Baldwin, responded to the celebrity blogger's recent health crisis, which involved a distressing TikTok livestream allegedly showing self-harm.
Baldwin's Instagram statement
In a post on Instagram Stories, Baldwin claimed Hilton 'humiliated her for years' and expressed hope that he receives the help he needs. She wrote: 'Perez Hilton has [publicly] humiliated my family for years. He [has] sexualised me from a young age, commented on my weight and body (as a child), made unforgivable comments about people in my family, drew j**z[sic] coming out of my mom's and friend's mouths, and has always been a despicable human being.'
'But his children deserve better and a healthy father and I am so sad for all of them. I hope he gets the help he needs and heals.'
Background on Perez Hilton
Perez, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., is a Miami-based blogger and media personality known for his celebrity gossip site PerezHilton.com. Throughout his career, he has been involved in numerous feuds and controversies, including allegedly outing gay celebrities like Lance Bass and Neil Patrick Harris. In 2010, he faced accusations of sharing a link to an upskirt picture of a then-17-year-old Miley Cyrus. He also has a volatile history with Britney Spears, having mocked her weight and mental health struggles.
Family update and emergency response
Following Tuesday night's incident, Hilton's family issued an update, confirming he can communicate after being hospitalised. They said: 'This has been incredibly difficult and emotional for us, made even harder because very little information has been made available to our family. While we continue to wait for further updates, we remain hopeful.'
'We have also been able to confirm that Perez can communicate, which has given our family hope.'
The livestream prompted concerned viewers to alert emergency services. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office told CNN they 'received multiple calls regarding an individual who was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.' Deputies located his residence, spoke with family members, and confirmed he was alone inside. They emphasised a de-escalation approach in such incidents, prioritising time and communication to reduce harm.
