Perez Hilton, born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., remains hospitalized and in pain following a knife incident on August 4. While recovering, the 48-year-old blogger has reportedly expressed disappointment over the lack of support from the celebrity friends he cultivated over years in the gossip industry. According to a family friend speaking to the Daily Mail, Hilton has asked about messages from his famous acquaintances, but has received none.
"All the ones he wanted to reach out, all the celebrities who he has mended fences with, all the ones who said he's their friend. None of them are doing anything," the family friend stated. "He's about to find out who his real friends are."
The incident, which occurred at his Miami home, was captured on a TikTok livestream that showed Hilton appearing to harm himself with a large knife. He is currently receiving inpatient care at an undisclosed facility, reportedly under Florida's Baker Act. His mother filed for temporary legal custody of his three children on August 7.
Despite his history of chronicling celebrities' private lives, Hilton had forged close bonds with some, including Lady Gaga and Adele. He also had relationships with figures like Amanda Bynes and had made amends with Khloe Kardashian and Britney Spears. However, sources indicate that no public or private well wishes have been extended by these individuals.
One celebrity, Jared Padalecki, initially posted a supportive message on X (formerly Twitter) but later deleted it after learning more about Hilton's past work, apologizing for his comment. The lack of support extends to public criticism as well; Hilton's family is reportedly shielding him from negative comments, including those from Ireland Baldwin, daughter of Alec Baldwin, who posted on X that Hilton "was a piece of s**t but I wish him well."
Family members suggest that Hilton's mental breakdown may have been exacerbated by sporadic medication adherence. They reported that he sometimes had stockpiles of unused prescribed medication and may have attempted to compensate before the incident. His finances are also in disarray, with his family managing his bills and celebrity gossip website, PerezHilton.com, which has seen a significant drop in traffic since the livestream. The website has resumed publishing, though its tone will be significantly toned down, focusing on celebrity news without the previous snarky commentary.
Physically, Hilton is expected to recover, with extensive stitching for his injuries likely to result in scarring. During his recovery, he has no access to his phone or other devices. His family friend indicated that Hilton is focusing on his faith, reading the Bible and praying for his recovery.