Perez Hilton’s children reportedly left their family home moments before the celebrity blogger suffered what multiple outlets describe as a “serious mental health crisis,” according to Infobae.
The incident, which took place in early August 2026, led to Hilton being hospitalized. Univision reports that his children were still inside the residence while Hilton was engaging in self-harm, describing the events as “traumatic situations.” El Universal, citing unnamed sources, says Hilton’s first words after being admitted were “I need help.”
Family members have since confirmed that Hilton is now able to communicate again, according to UnoTV. The exact timeline of the children’s departure and the specific nature of the crisis have not been fully detailed in the available reports.
The news has drawn attention because Hilton, 48, built his career as a gossip blogger under the name Perez Hilton, often exposing the private struggles of celebrities. Mexican outlet Milenio noted the irony in a headline asking what happens “when the gossip becomes the gossip.”
No official statement from Hilton or his representatives has been published in the reports summarized above. The accounts rely on unnamed family sources and local media coverage.
The hospitalization marks a rare public disclosure of Hilton’s personal struggles, which he has occasionally discussed in past interviews. His children, whose names and ages have not been confirmed in these reports, were present during at least part of the episode, per Univision.
What to watch next: Whether Hilton or his family issues a public statement clarifying the events and his current condition.
