Model and actor Ireland Baldwin, the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, has spoken out a day after celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized following a widely reported mental health crisis.Taking to her Instagram Stories, Ireland reflected on Perez Hilton’s past treatment of her and her family, describing him as “a despicable human being” while also expressing sympathy for his children and wishing him recovery.
Ireland Baldwin criticizes Perez Hilton’s past behaviour
In her post, Ireland accused Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., of targeting her family for years.“Perez Hilton has publicly humiliated my family for years, sexualized me from a young age, commented on my weight and body (as a child), made unforgivable comments about people in my family… and has always been a despicable human being,” she wrote.Perez Hilton rose to prominence after launching his celebrity gossip website in 2004, becoming known for controversial reporting tactics and provocative commentary on Hollywood stars.Over the years, he has faced criticism for his tabloid-style coverage, including accusations of spreading misinformation, invading celebrities’ privacy and publicly outing LGBTQ+ celebrities without their consent.Ireland said her father, Alec Baldwin, along with his wife Hilaria Baldwin and their children, had frequently been the subject of Perez Hilton’s coverage.
‘His children deserve better’
Despite her criticism, Ireland said her thoughts were with Perez Hilton’s family during this difficult time.“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,” she concluded.Her comments came after Perez Hilton’s family confirmed he was receiving medical care and said their focus was on his well-being.
Ireland Baldwin criticizes Perez Hilton’s past behaviour
Perez Hilton had reflected on his past
Earlier this year, Perez Hilton revealed that he had spent 21 days in hospital after developing sepsis.In a YouTube video shared following that health scare, he apologized for his past behaviour as a celebrity blogger.“I didn’t care who I hurt, I just cared about the views, the attention, the money,” he admitted, adding that he believed many people had come to hate him because of the way he operated his website.The blogger’s recent hospitalization followed a widely reported mental health crisis, after which his family confirmed he was receiving treatment and asked for privacy as they focused on his recovery.Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or a local mental health professional can help. If there is an immediate risk of harm, contact your local emergency services right away.