Celebrity Blogger Perez Hilton Placed on Psychiatric Hold After Self-Harm Incident During Social Media Livestream

Law enforcement responded to the Miami residence of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton on Tuesday evening after multiple reports indicated he was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed that deputies located his home and spoke with family members present at the scene, establishing that Hilton was alone inside the residence. Officers employed de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies rather than direct confrontation.

A source familiar with the incident disclosed to Fox News Digital that Hilton was placed under a Baker Act psychiatric hold, Florida’s emergency mental health evaluation statute. According to the source, Hilton sustained superficial cuts and wounds across his body. He remained alive and responsive, with deputies continuing to monitor the situation while providing support to his family members.

Under Florida’s Baker Act, law enforcement officers, judges, and qualified mental health professionals possess authority to mandate involuntary psychiatric evaluation when specific legal criteria are satisfied. Individuals placed under the act are transported to designated facilities for emergency psychiatric assessments typically lasting up to 72 hours. Hilton’s representative declined to comment on the incident when contacted by news outlets.

The content creator had recently relocated to Miami with his 73-year-old mother and three children. Born Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., Hilton gained prominence in the mid-2000s through his celebrity gossip website launched in 2004, becoming one of the internet’s most influential entertainment commentators known for breaking news and candid analysis.

Earlier this year, Hilton disclosed that he had been hospitalized for 21 days following severe sepsis complications from influenza. He developed an ulcer and stomach perforation after consuming medication without food, requiring emergency surgery and extended treatment. During his recovery, Hilton shared that he experienced a spiritual awakening, stating that his experience had been “life-changing” and prompting him to recommit to religious practice.

Following his discharge, Hilton released emotional videos addressing his past behavior and public mistakes. He tearfully apologized for previous conduct driven by pursuit of attention and financial gain, acknowledging that his actions had hurt others. Hilton expressed gratitude for the support he received upon returning home and stated his commitment to personal improvement going forward.