Cruel & Hateful: Paris Hilton Slams Trolls Targeting Her 8-Month-Old Son

Paris Hilton recently opened up about her distress and frustration regarding the recent backlash she received after posting a photo of her 8-month-old son, Phoenix Barron, on her social media.

On October 19, the 42-year-old Hilton shared a series of pictures from her son's inaugural visit to New York City. However, the post was met with a negative response, with some followers leaving hurtful comments about her son's appearance.

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A TikTok user brought attention to this negative reaction, prompting Hilton to step in and defend her child, asserting that he is "perfectly healthy" and simply has a "large brain."

Paris Hilton Slams Trolls Targeting Her Son

Expanding on her response to these comments, Hilton took to her Instagram Story on Monday to delve deeper into the issue. She expressed that while living in the spotlight invites comments, targeting her child or anyone else's is "unacceptable" and deeply hurtful.”

Hilton wrote, "This hurts my heart more deeply than words can describe. I’ve worked hard to cultivate an environment that is all about love, respect, and acceptance, and I expect the same in return."

Hilton also acknowledged the challenges of navigating motherhood in the public eye. She mentioned the difficulties she faces, with some people assuming she's not a good mother if she doesn't post about her baby, while others are cruel and spiteful when she does.

She underscored her love and pride for her son, describing him as "perfectly healthy, adorable, and angelic." She referred to him as the "biggest blessing" in her life and conveyed how her dream of becoming a mother had come true. "Every day with Phoenix serves as a reminder of what truly matters in life," she stated. 

Hilton concluded her message by expressing hope for more kindness and empathy among people, as she found it difficult to believe that anyone would target such innocence.

Paris Hilton and Carter Reum welcomed their first child together, Phoenix, on January 16 through a surrogate. Hilton, who tied the knot with Reum in 2021, shared the joyful news of Phoenix's arrival on Instagram eight days after his birth, expressing her love for him.

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