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Perez Hilton’s Live-Stream Self-Harm Incident and Family Response
8/14/2026, 4:10:06 AM
Livestream Incident and Hospitalization
On August 4, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton began a TikTok livestream during which he allegedly performed dangerous acts of self-harm. The stream continued for over ten minutes before TikTok terminated the broadcast, later acknowledging a technical error that allowed it to persist. Miami-Dade police received calls about a person live-streaming self-harm and dispatched officers to Hilton’s Florida home, where they found him injured and locked in his bedroom. He was subsequently hospitalized and required surgery for significant blood loss and additional injuries.
Family Response and Custody Change
Hilton’s sister, Barbara Lavandeira, recounted entering the bathroom after forcing the bedroom door open and discovering the extent of his injuries. She then secured the safety of Hilton’s three children—Mario, 13; Mia, 11; and Mayte, 8—by contacting police and arranging for a friend to remove them from the residence. On August 12, Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, filed court papers for temporary custody of the children, which Hilton “voluntarily consented” to. His attorney, Natalie Guerra-Valdes, said the family’s priority is protecting the children and providing them a sense of normalcy as they begin healing.
Official Agency Actions
A Miami-Dade police spokesperson confirmed the dispatch was prompted by reports of a live-streamed suicide attempt. A TikTok spokesperson stated the platform banned Hilton’s account for violating its terms of service. Both agencies’ statements were limited to factual descriptions of their involvement and did not speculate on motives.
Public Reaction and Criticism
Social-media commentary included references to Hilton’s past controversies. Barbara Lavandeira described “karma” remarks as “especially painful” and urged the public to recognize his attempts at personal change. Actor Jared Padalecki later posted on X that he was unaware of the situation until it was brought to his attention, expressing regret for any prior support.
Verbatim Quotes
- “What I can say with certainty is that I didn’t recognize my brother when I looked at him. I saw it in his eyes. They didn’t look the same,” — Barbara Lavandeira
- “The comments [from people on social media] calling this ‘karma’ have been especially painful,” — Barbara Lavandeira
- “I didn’t know. It’s been brought to my attention,” — Jared Padalecki
