Perez Hilton’s family is sharing a small but meaningful update: the blogger and media personality has been reconnecting with his three children while in residential treatment. It started with video calls, and has grown into short, supervised visits at the facility. A family statement said seeing his children in person“has meant an enormous amount to Perez.”The kids are Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, 8.
It’s the latest chapter in a difficult stretch that began August 4, when Hilton was hospitalized after a livestream involving self-harm. He later entered residential care, and his mother, Teresita Lavandeira, was granted temporary custody of her grandchildren. The family says there’s no timeline for Hilton’s return home, adding that they’re all“taking things one day at a time.”
Meanwhile, supporters have stepped up for Lavandeira. A GoFundMe set up for her has raised more than $14,000 toward a $25,000 goal. Fans who once followed Hilton for celebrity commentary are now showing up for his family during a genuinely tough time. If you or someone you know is struggling, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.
What do you think, should fans be organizing fundraisers for celebrities’families, or does that cross a line?
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