Ireland Baldwin Blasts Perez Hilton After Hospitalization

Model and actor Ireland Baldwin has spoken out publicly following the hospitalization of celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton. Hilton was hospitalized following a widely reported mental health crisis that played out publicly. Taking to Instagram Stories, Ireland Baldwin addressed the situation by reflecting on Hilton's past coverage of her family. Ireland Baldwin, the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, described Hilton as a despicable human being. She stated that he had publicly humiliated her family for years. Furthermore, she accused the blogger of sexualizing her from a young age and commenting on her weight and body when she was a child. The comments follow a statement from Hilton's family confirming he was receiving medical care and asking for privacy. Despite her severe criticism of his past actions, Ireland Baldwin expressed sympathy for his children. She stated that his children deserve better and a healthy father, adding that she hopes he gets the help he needs and heals. Perez Hilton rose to prominence in the early 2000s through his celebrity gossip website, where he became known for provocative commentary, digital alterations of celebrity photos, and aggressive coverage of Hollywood figures. Earlier in the year, Hilton spent 21 days in the hospital after developing sepsis and released a video apologizing for his past behavior, admitting that he focused primarily on views, attention, and money.