{"id":35613,"date":"2026-08-10T02:22:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T21:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=35613"},"modified":"2026-08-10T02:22:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T21:22:40","slug":"jared-padalecki-walks-back-on-perez-hilton-message-after-uproar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=35613","title":{"rendered":"Jared Padalecki Walks Back On Perez Hilton Message After Uproar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Jared-Padalecki\"><strong>Jared Padalecki<\/strong><\/a> has apologized after his public message supporting <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/Perez-Hilton\"><strong>Perez Hilton<\/strong><\/a> during the celebrity blogger\u2019s hospitalization sparked criticism online. The \u201cSupernatural\u201d star initially wished Hilton well following a serious mental health crisis that resulted in authorities responding to his Miami home. However, some social media users objected to the message because of Hilton\u2019s controversial history of targeting celebrities and their families through his former gossip coverage. Padalecki subsequently deleted the post and explained that he had been unaware of the extent of Hilton\u2019s past conduct.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-2-788x1010.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1010\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1010%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-2-788x1010.jpg\" alt=\"Jared Padalecki at The CW Network 2019 Upfront\" class=\"wp-image-832460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1010%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-2-788x1010.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=549%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-2-428x549.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steven Bergman\/AFF-USA.COM \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Padalecki addressed the backlash on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/jarpad\/status\/2086483908229501028\">X<\/a> on Sunday, August 9, hours after sharing his original message. \u201cI didn\u2019t know. It\u2019s been brought to my attention,\u201d the 44-year-old actor wrote. \u201cI\u2019m sorry [red heart emoji].\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Padalecki\u2019s initial post came after <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/830571\/perez-hilton-disturbing-livestream-hospitalization\/\">Hilton was hospitalized following a disturbing livestream<\/a> in which he appeared to engage in acts of self-harm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the actor\u2019s message focused on Hilton\u2019s wellbeing during the crisis, critics argued that it failed to account for the people who say they were harmed by the blogger\u2019s past behavior.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Padalecki removed the original statement before returning with a lengthier explanation of his intentions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-actor-explains-why-he-initially-offered-forgiveness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Actor Explains Why He Initially Offered Forgiveness<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-788x1065.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1065%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-788x1065.jpg\" alt=\"Jared Padalecki at  The CW Network`s 2018 New York Upfront\" class=\"wp-image-832462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1065%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-788x1065.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=578%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-428x578.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steven Bergman\/AFF-USA.COM \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Padalecki said he knew Hilton had previously been unkind to him but believed offering grace was healthier than holding onto anger. \u201cTo give more detail re: my post wishing someone well. I had ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA about his past,\u201d Padalecki wrote. \u201cI had heard of him. Obviously. I had heard that he hadn\u2019t exactly \u2018been kind\u2019 to me in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cGilmore Girls\u201d alum said his instinct was to forgive someone who may have wronged him personally. \u201cSo, my thought is always to give grace and forgiveness to those who may have tried to \u2018harm\u2019 you \u2026 in my experience, it usually works out better than holding a grudge or wishing punishment on someone else,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Padalecki acknowledged that his understanding of Hilton\u2019s history had been extremely limited. \u201cThat having been said, I TRULY didn\u2019t know ANYTHING about the extent to what he has done,\u201d the actor wrote. \u201cThat\u2019s my bad.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-supernatural-star-distances-himself-from-hilton-s-actions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Supernatural\u2019 Star Distances Himself From Hilton\u2019s Actions<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-3-788x1098.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1098\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1098%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-3-788x1098.jpg\" alt=\"Jared Padalecki at The CW Network`s 2018 New York Upfront\" class=\"wp-image-832459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1098%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-3-788x1098.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=596%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-3-428x596.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Steven Bergman\/AFF-USA.COM \/ MEGA <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Padalecki claimed he had never visited Hilton\u2019s website or researched the controversies surrounding his celebrity coverage. \u201cOn my life, I have never in my life, not once, looked him up or gone to one of his sites,\u201d he explained. \u201cI simply thought he was a \u2018tabloid\u2019 type of sensationalist journalist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After learning more, Padalecki stressed that his compassionate message during a mental health crisis should not be interpreted as an endorsement of Hilton\u2019s previous conduct. He said he does not \u201cstand for\u201d or support any of those actions. \u201cFull stop. I\u2019m sorry if my words caused any harm,\u201d Padalecki stated. \u201cAnd, I hope you ALL are well out there, and taking care of yourselves.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His clarification attempted to hold two positions simultaneously. On one hand, he seemed to condemn conduct he had only recently learned about. On the other hand, he made sure to maintain his broader belief that someone experiencing a crisis should not be wished further harm.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-adrianne-curry-forgives-hilton-despite-their-painful-history\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adrianne Curry Forgives Hilton Despite Their Painful History<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Perez-Hilton-1-scaled-788x1065.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1065\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1065%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Perez-Hilton-1-scaled-788x1065.jpg\" alt=\"Perez Hilton attends ''Jigsaw'' Los Angeles Premiere held at ArcLight Hollywood\" class=\"wp-image-831019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1065%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Perez-Hilton-1-scaled-788x1065.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=579%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Perez-Hilton-1-scaled-428x579.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Padalecki was not the only celebrity forced to confront complicated feelings about Hilton\u2019s hospitalization. Former \u201cAmerica\u2019s Next Top Model\u201d winner <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/831538\/adrianne-curry-forgives-former-bully-perez-hilton\/\">Adrianne Curry also expressed concern for the blogger<\/a> despite claiming that he subjected her to years of bullying. Curry said the two were \u201cnever\u201d friends but acknowledged what she described as Hilton\u2019s \u201credemption arc.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After winning \u201cANTM\u201d in 2003, Curry alleged that Hilton repeatedly targeted her on his website, encouraged the public to ridicule her and drew male genitalia over photographs of her. \u201cHe bullied me and got the public to bully me. This was during his peak years,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite that history, Curry said she wanted Hilton to understand that even people who had reasons to dislike him still believed his life held value. \u201cI pray that he knows that his life has meaning and purpose,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former model emphasized that her message did not erase their past, but she no longer wanted to carry anger toward him. \u201cI wish him peace,\u201d Curry shared.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing Hilton directly, she added, \u201cI forgive you, I don\u2019t think you should be hurting yourself, and I hope you get f-cking better.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-perez-hilton-s-family-says-recovery-will-be-a-long-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Perez Hilton\u2019s Family Says Recovery Will Be \u2018A Long Process\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Perez-Hilton-2-788x1063.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"4\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 5 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1063\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1063%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Perez-Hilton-2-788x1063.jpg\" alt=\"Perez Hilton at the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards\" class=\"wp-image-831297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1063%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Perez-Hilton-2-788x1063.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=577%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Perez-Hilton-2-428x577.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">5<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, has not publicly addressed his hospitalization or the livestream. His <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/830985\/perez-hilton-family-breaks-silence\/\">family said he remains in \u201cserious but stable\u201d condition<\/a> after sustaining significant injuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cHe experienced significant blood loss and sustained additional injuries that will require surgery in the coming days,\u201d his relatives said in a statement. \u201cHis treatment and recovery will be a long process. We are grateful that Perez was able to spend time with his mother and sister yesterday. As our family remains focused on Perez\u2019s treatment and recovery, we also need the space and privacy to care for everyone affected by this situation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Miami-Dade Sheriff\u2019s Office confirmed that deputies responded to reports of a person \u201clivestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.\u201d Authorities said the person was \u201csafely recovered\u201d and transported to a hospital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hilton\u2019s family said he was hospitalized under Florida\u2019s Baker Act, which permits an emergency mental health evaluation and temporary hold when someone is believed to be at risk of harming themselves or others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">TikTok removed the troubling livestream after it was flagged by the platform\u2019s automated moderation system. A company spokesperson acknowledged that a moderator error delayed its removal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jared Padalecki has apologized after his public message supporting Perez Hilton during the celebrity blogger\u2019s hospitalization sparked criticism online. The \u201cSupernatural\u201d star initially wished Hilton well following a serious mental health crisis that resulted in authorities responding to his Miami home. However, some social media users objected to the message because of Hilton\u2019s controversial history&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Jared-Padalecki-1-scaled-1200x675.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35613","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-celebrity-gossip"],"brizy_media":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35613","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=35613"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35613\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/35614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=35613"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=35613"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=35613"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}