Internet turns on Ireland Baldwin over calling Perez Hilton “despicable” amid hospitalisation

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Ireland Baldwin, daughter Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger commented on the situation involving Perez Hilton.

The 30 year old model took to her Instagram Stories calling out Hilton. She stated that he had “publicly humiliated my family for years, s*xualized me from a young age, commented on my weight and body (as a child), made unforgivable comments about people in my family.” She further said that he drew j*** coming out of her mother and friend’s mouths and “has always been a despicable human being.”

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Ireland Baldwin attends the premiere of YouTube Original's "Justin Bieber: Seasons" - Red Carpet - Source: Getty

Her post comes after Hilton was hospitalized after his TikTok livestream went viral on August 4, showing him covered in blood and holding a knife while engaging in what authorities described as acts of self-harm.

Critics argued that Ireland Baldwin lacks the standing to pass her judgement on Hilton given her family’s legal history. They stated that she has not right to intervene, especially when her father killed someone on a film set.

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Ireland Baldwin receives backlash for her comments on Perez Hilton

Alec Baldwin’s daughter Ireland Baldwin has received backlash for passing comments on celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.

The internet turned on Baldwin after she called Hilton “despicable” while addressing her controversial past with him. Noting the alleged humiliation committed by Hilton against her and her family, she wished him well. Her Instagram Story read:

“…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.”

A majority viewed Ireland Baldwin’s comment as insensitive and poorly timed given the hospitalization of Hilton. Some reports mention that he is in the middle of a mental health crisis. They asked her to leave him alone and that no one asked her for her take on the situation.

Katie Paulson, a digital creator called out Ireland Baldwin for her views on Perez Hilton. She wrote in a caption on Instagram:

“Let me say this. Ireland Baldwin has no room to say about Perez. He didn’t do anything to her. She’s not blaming her dad for his choices. Her parents threw her into the limelight.”

She added:

“Perez didn’t do anything more than anyone else. He just didn’t pander to celebs - the same way most social media commentators don’t pander to this.”

Another user wrote:

“classy of her to take the high road like that.”

A third user remarked:

“Very mature of Ireland to not jump on the bandwagon of someone who is clearly mentally ill and in crisis. Class act.”

However, a few users showed support for Ireland Baldwin for opening up about her past with Hilton.

A netizen opined:

“Perez is such a vile person and Ireland’s response is so classy. Perez shouldn’t be forgiven but we should have compassion for his innocent children who deserve better.”

Someone else commented:

“To stoop so low to blame Ireland for what her Father did is evil. You'd think as a "journalist" she would do some research before making such a stupid post. Ireland has every right to defend herself & Perez would probably agree with her at this point.”

Ireland’s father and renowned actor, Alec Baldwin earlier faced manslaughter charges following the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust. In October 2021, during a rehearsal, a revolver which Baldwin was holding discharged a live round, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza. A New Mexico district judge dismissed the charges in 2024.

Ireland is the only child of Alec and his wife Kim Basinger. They were married for nine years and divorced in 2002. Ireland has seven younger half-siblings from her father's second marriage to Hilaria Baldwin.

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Edited by Aastha Dass