Perez Hilton Opened Up About 'Biggest Regrets in His Career' Weeks Before 'Suicide Attempt' on TikTok Livestream — 'It's Very Heavy Baggage'
Perez Hilton spoke with Sean Hannity just weeks before his mental health episode.
Aug. 6 2026, Published 3:27 p.m. ET
A shocking Perez Hilton interview filmed just weeks before his alleged "suicide attempt" was released days after the haunting TikTok livestream.
While speaking on Hang Out with Sean Hannity, Hilton reflected on his career as a celebrity gossip columnist, known for tracking down the juiciest tea no matter how sensitive.
Perez Hilton Shares Regrets About 'Cruel' Reporting
Hannity asked the celebrity gossip columnist about his career.
Hilton, 48, is best known for his fierce jabs at celebrities and their personal insecurities, including their physical appearances.
Hannity was quick to call him out on his past behaviors, which Hilton said he now avoids doing in today's world. In fact, he admitted his history is a huge regret of his.
When he was asked why he ditched the cruel attitude, Hilton explained, "Because I realized what I was doing was wrong. I realized I could still be funny, but I didn't have to be so cheap, and I didn't have to be so cruel. It was cruel. It's something that I carry with me. It's like my scarlet letter, and it's very heavy baggage."
Hilton Makes Amends With Hollywood Stars
Hilton fessed up to the 'witch hunt' he put Neil Patrick Harris through.
Hilton further admitted he's managed to make up to some of the people he's hurting, including Neil Patrick Harris who he famously outed as gay in 2006. At the time, he engaged in a self-admitted "witch hunt," tracking down men the actor previously dated.
"I made amends with him, and he asked me to write something in his memoir. So I wrote a little something in there, and he was very, very gracious," Hilton said.
He also acknowledged that many gay men don't look to Hilton favorably, and they aren't the only ones. Hilton was known to target women in the entertainment business, offering commentary on their weight and often pegging them with harsh nicknames.
Not everyone has forgiven him.
Hilton added, "I viewed it as entertainment, but it's their lives. That's what I told Jennifer Aniston when I met her randomly in a parking garage in Los Angeles."
When Hilton described Aniston as a "soap opera character," she allegedly retorted, "No, I'm a real person."
The media personality described his past as "very childish," but claimed "some of it was funny."
Gossip Reporter Suffers Mental Health Episode on Livestream
Hilton recorded himself seemingly cutting his body.
Hilton's controversial past made it difficult for many in the public to sympathize after his recent mental health crisis.
During a Tuesday night livestream, he was seen covered in blood as he allegedly sliced himself with a knife and made concerning comments while completely naked on camera.
This sparked 911 calls and police swiftly responded.
Dispatchers described a "suicide attempt" and authorities arrived at Hilton's home. However, police chose to use de-escalation tactics to avoid a "suicide-by-cop" incident. Later, they managed to communicate with Hilton and get him taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Hilton's family released an official statement after his hospitalization.
His family said in a statement, "Many of you have reached out with concern for Perez, and we are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and prayers."
"We can confirm that Perez is receiving medical care, and our family’s focus right now is on his well-being," the statement continued. "We kindly ask that you respect Perez’s privacy, as well as the privacy of his family, during this difficult time. If and when we are able to share any updates, we will do so with everyone as soon as we can. Thank you for your compassion, understanding, and continued support."
