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Perez Hilton's suicide attempt sparks forgiveness and compassion from former targets Adrianne Curry and Ireland Baldwin
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira Jr., was hospitalized after a suicide attempt he streamed live on TikTok, where the video remained online for about 20 minutes due to a moderator error. The incident prompted public reactions from two women he had previously targeted. Former "America's Next Top Model" winner Adrianne Curry said she forgives Hilton, wishes him peace, and reflected on the bullying he directed at her in the 2000s, including drawing vulgar doodles on her photos. Ireland Baldwin, daughter of actors Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, also expressed compassion despite a long history of being harassed by Hilton’s gossip site, stating that his children deserve a healthy father and hoping he receives the help he needs. Both statements highlighted a shift from past resentment to concern for his wellbeing.